With the jobs market growing more and more competitive, employers are increasingly looking for candidates who can bring that little bit extra to a job, and people who have studied at higher education level are reaping the benefits. 

To help meet this demand, Redcar & Cleveland College has expanded its range of HE courses all of which are described in the 2009-2010 prospectus.

The College has added a range of exciting new courses across all areas including a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching and Exercise and a Foundation Degree in Chemical Science that are new for September 2009.  These will complement the existing successful Foundation Degrees in Counselling and in Early Years. 

Gary Groom, Principal of Redcar & Cleveland College, said:

“This is our most comprehensive higher education offer to date and with almost 40 courses on offer there is something for everyone.

“Alongside the Foundation Degrees, students at the college can also study HNCs, HNDs, NVQs and other professional qualifications which provide skills based progression to a higher level than other vocational training routes.”

“Higher Education courses are relevant to a range of careers in areas such as Construction, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Teaching, and Sports Professional occupations.” 

Amongst the courses on offer are a HNC in Mechanical Engineering, a BA (Hons) Degree in Education Studies and a Level 5 Diploma in Management accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management. 

The HE courses have been specifically developed to meet the needs of local employers and with all courses delivered at the College’s new £26m campus by an experienced team of lecturers, there has never been a better time to be studying a higher education course. 

Redcar & Cleveland College’s higher education and training options are also designed for employers who are seeking ways to up skill or retrain their employees in an economic environment that is fast changing and less certain than even a few years ago.

Copies of the new Redcar & Cleveland College Higher Education prospectus are available by clicking here or by calling into the college campus on Corporation Road, Redcar.

Anyone wanting to find out more about the courses on offer, or wishing to discuss tailored HE training in more detail, can contact the college directly on 01642 473132.

What’s on offer?

Redcar & Cleveland College offers a wide range of higher education course options to suit every student, but which one is right for you?

Read on to find out more about the courses on offer: 

Foundation Degrees

Foundation Degrees provide an alternative to the traditional academic degree and are designed with employers to combine academic study with workplace learning to equip people with the relevant knowledge, understanding and skills to improve performance and productivity.

Foundation degrees offer organisations and businesses the opportunity to enhance self-training and development with minimal disruption to the operation. They can ease problems caused by skill gaps, develop broad leadership and management potential, cut the costs of recruitment and training, and encourage higher levels of staff motivation.

Honours Degrees

These qualifications are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding, developing abilities and problem solving skills as well as ‘applied/practical’ learning.

HNCs/HNDs

Higher National Certificates/Diplomas (HNCs/HNDs) are designed specifically to provide a skills/career-based qualification. These qualifications also provide a route onto Honours degree programmes.

NVQs

National Vocational Qualifications are work-related; competence-based qualifications and reflect the skills and knowledge needed to do a job effectively. NVQs are available to anyone at any age or stage of their career. NVQs are flexible and accessible. You can decide the pace, place and way in which you learn.

Professional Qualifications

There is a broad range of higher-level professional qualifications, which will help students to progress in their present career or to gain entry into a job that they are particularly interested in.