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An Access to HE qualification will prepare you for a wide range of degrees at universities and Higher Education institutions.

An Access to HE Diploma could be perfect for you if you don't hold a recent Level 3 qualification and you want to progress to study a degree level course. The Diplomas are completed in just one year and from there you can go onto ambitious and highly paid careers.

With the highest demand for employees in the health, science and education sectors, we currently offer Diplomas in Health, Science, Educational Studies and Humanities and Social Science.  We’ve helped many students progress to study degrees in nursing, paramedic science, podiatry, primary teaching, social work and law.

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A career in the beauty industry can take you anywhere in the world! If you like being your own boss you could also have your own business or go freelance.

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With a government drive for more and better jobs in the North East, our business department is the  best place to develop the skills required by local, national and international employers.

At NCD, we work with businesses to design and deliver a curriculum that focuses on the practical application of knowledge for a career in retail, leadership and management, administration, finance, sales or marketing.

You will develop the entrepreneurial skills needed to take both you and your business ideas to the next level. As you progress with us, you will also receive opportunities to work or study abroad.

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Construction and Civil Engineering is the creation of the built environment. If you are interested in designing and building things this could be the career for you. You will need to make decisions confidently, have excellent communication and project management skills and able to work within budgets and to deadlines.

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Find out everything you need to know if you are starting one of our higher education counselling programmes in September.

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Let us help you take your next step in life, work and study with our flexible ESOL programmes.

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Interested in working in a rewarding career with children and young people?

Study key aspects - such as safeguarding - and get the opportunity to gain real-life experience in a workplace setting. Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in the sector with one of our full-time courses, T-Levels or earn while you learn with an apprenticeship.

Our new T-Level qualification will equip you to progress in careers such as primary education or youth work. You will work with pupils in the agre range of primary to secondary school.

Our exciting courses range from entry level to degree level so you can join a course that is right for you. 

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Prospects for qualified electricians are excellent. It is a technical and highly skilled job. They make sure that wires and circuits are safe, repair faults in the electrics and install new circuits after building work is complete.

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The engineering sector has a range of specialised areas, two of which are mechanical engineering and electrical engineering. The demand for qualified engineers is very high so career prospects are good.

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Can you cut it as a hairdresser and keep up with this fast-paced, fashion-led industry?  

British hairdressing has an excellent reputation and is regarded as the best in the world! You will need to be sociable, have a strong creative streak and an interest in fashion to work in this popular sector.

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There are around 4 million people employed in the Health and Social Care sector in the UK. If you are caring and approachable, have good verbal and communication skills, have a passion for helping others and remain calm under pressure then you will have a healthy future in this sector.

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You need to be seen to manage to work under pressure, have a creative flair, obtain communication and leadership skills and the ability to multi -task and be highly motivated to work in the hospitality and catering industry.

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The demand for housing continues to grow in our region with 150,000 more houses to be added to our existing population in the next 20 years.

A career in housing provides varied work and career options such as housing management, residential involvement, development and supported housing.

Designed to meet the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), our Housing courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in this sector.

With apprenticeship or funded options, professional body membership and recognised qualifications, our housing courses offer the perfect start to your studies or the springboard for you to make the next step in your career.  

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Designed to give you a head start, our range of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) courses will boost your career in the dynamic Human Resources sector.

Working environments, working practices and employment legislation are always changing. Now, more than ever, businesses need skilled HR professionals to support their operations.  Our professional HR qualifications aim to develop current and future HR professionals to meet the needs of business across all sectors.

Offering internationally recognised qualifications, professional body membership and apprenticeship or funded options, NCD is the place to study for your next career step.

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Open the door to a new job and study opportunities with our maths and English courses. 

Learn in a positive environment, using a range of techniques to suit your learning style.

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We have three pathways in sport to suit all of your career aspirations, so whether you want to be a sports coach, a physiotherapist or a personal trainer to the stars, this is the place to be!

We offer opportunities in sports coaching and development, sport and exercise science or fitness across a range of levels and starting points. To find out more about our specific courses please look at our sport programmes below or contact us using our live chat function. Over 400,000 people in England have sport-related jobs and the sport and fitness sector is growing and evolving all the time and not surprisingly, employment is expected to rise, so you are onto a winner if you choose this career path!

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