Advance your engineering career with our HND in Aeronautical Engineering – a higher technical qualification equivalent to the second year of university. Building on the foundations of the HNC, this course dives deeper into key aeronautical topics such as Avionic Systems and Aircraft Flight Control Systems, while continuing to strengthen your maths and analytical skills.

Delivered through hands-on learning in our modern workshop and labs at Stansted Airport College, you'll be supported by expert tutors with real-world aerospace industry experience. This practical, career-focused course is designed to prepare you for roles within the high-demand aerospace sector or to progress to further study, including a full degree in engineering.

Whether you're starting out or looking to upskill, the HND Aeronautical Engineering course offers a clear path into a high-tech, fast-growing field. Prepare for take-off with a qualification that opens doors.

The Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management is studied both online and on campus, meaning part of your study will be at home and part of your study will be face to face in college. The qualification, designed for middle managers, is designed to develop personal management capabilities and grow professional management skills including decision-making, managing team dynamics and delegation capability. Learners will complete a number of units and each unit will require a piece of work to be submitted and all deadlines will be provided during the induction.

In addition to monthly classes all learners will be expected to complete independent study outside of the classroom. This varies from week to week but could include set readings, research or gathering information from within the workplace.

Develop the specialist skills you need for a career in cyber security with our HNC Computing for England – Cyber Security course. This Level 4 Higher Technical Qualification focuses on building the practical and theoretical knowledge essential for roles in areas such as network security, ethical hacking and data protection. You’ll gain hands-on experience and real-world understanding to help protect organisations and individuals from digital threats.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore a range of core computing modules, including programming, networking, and professional practice, alongside a specialist cyber security unit that deepens your expertise.

Learning takes place in our purpose-built computing labs, supported by expert tutors with extensive experience in the computing and cyber security sectors.

Whether you’re aiming for an entry-level role in IT or cyber security, or planning to progress to an HND or degree-level qualification, this course offers the ideal foundation for a successful and rewarding career in this fast-growing field.

The Higher Nation Diploma in Computing for England (Cyber Security) is a two-year qualification building on the knowledge gained in the Level 4 HNC, deepening your understanding and preparing you for advanced study or a professional career in the computing and cyber security sectors.

Equivalent to the second year of a university degree, the HND explores more specialised and applied areas of cyber security. You’ll study key topics such as Applied Cryptography in the Cloud, Digital Forensics and Information Security Management, developing both your technical expertise and your ability to apply it in real-world contexts.

Learning takes place in our purpose-built computing labs, where you’ll have access to industry-standard software and equipment. You’ll be supported by experienced tutors who bring extensive knowledge from across the computing and cyber security industries, helping you build the confidence and practical skills needed for a successful career.

Whether you plan to move straight into employment within the IT and cyber security sector or continue to a Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons), this qualification provides a strong platform for your next step.

Take the next step in your construction career with our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction Management (Site Supervisor) - a nationally recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) designed to help you develop the specialist skills and knowledge needed to manage people, processes and projects on site.

This course provides a strong balance of theoretical understanding and hands on experience, giving you the confidence to plan, monitor and deliver construction work safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll explore key areas such as health, safety and welfare on construction sites, construction technology, surveying, measuring and setting out and finance management, all essential to the effective supervision of modern construction projects.

Taught by industry-experienced tutors, you’ll gain valuable insight into the latest methods and standards shaping today’s construction industry.

Whether you’re already working in the sector or looking to progress into management, the HNC provides a solid foundation for roles such as Site Supervisor or Assistant Site Manager, and can also lead to further study at HND or degree level.

Build on your HNC and take your construction career to the next level with our Higher National Diploma (HND) in Construction Management (Site Supervisor). Designed to deepen your knowledge and skills, this Level 5 Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is equivalent to the second year of a university degree.

You’ll study advanced topics such as Construction Technology for Complex Building Projects, Project Management, and Maintenance & Operations, while also developing a strong understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the construction environment. This ensures you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to operate effectively in a modern, technology-driven industry.

This HND opens the door to a variety of rewarding careers in construction, including Site Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, Site Engineer, and Health & Safety Manager.

Whether your goal is to move straight into employment or progress to a Bachelor’s degree (BSc Hons), the HND provides a strong foundation for your next step.

If you're passionate about supporting others and understanding human behaviour, the Level 4 HNC in Counselling and Applied Psychology is your gateway to a meaningful career in roles like mental health coach, trainee counsellor or wellbeing advisor.

This two-year course provides a solid introduction to counselling and psychology, helping you develop core professional and personal skills through a blend of academic learning and real-world experience. You'll explore key topics such as Developing Empathic Communication, Digital Approaches in Caring Professions, and Self-Awareness and Reflective Practice, all designed to deepen your understanding of the field and prepare you for future study or employment.

A key part of the course is a 100-hour work placement, giving you the opportunity to apply theory to practice, gain hands-on experience, and grow in confidence in a professional setting. You'll also build valuable transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and reflective thinking - highly sought after in both the workplace and further education.

Whether you're continuing to Level 5 or stepping into a career that makes a difference, this course equips you with the knowledge, behaviours and experience needed to succeed.

The L4 IMI Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components is the first qualification of its kind to address working on live electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. The qualification is essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working on electric/hybrid vehicles. On completion of this qualification you will be able to practically demonstrate that they have the skills required for repairing high voltage vehicle systems and components.

Given the content of this qualification it is designed specifically for technicians who are working on the maintenance and repair of electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. Ideal for those working in the automotive industry or anyone who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. It contains the knowledge and skills required to work safely around a vehicle that may have had damage to its high energy/electrical system. If you are a member of the IMI, you can use this qualification to gain IMI TechSafe™ accreditation, and therefore the ability to easily demonstrate to colleagues, customers and professionals that you’re fully qualified to be working on EV vehicles and/or vehicles with ADAS technologies.

Take the next step in your engineering career with our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – a nationally recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) designed to help you develop specialist skills and knowledge in areas such as Engineering Maths, Design, and Automation, Robotic and Programmable Logic Controllers. This course prepares you for more advanced study at Level 5 HND or progression into employment.

Through real-world projects and practical learning, you'll build both technical expertise and essential transferable skills including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Ideal for those starting out or advancing in the field, this qualification opens pathways to roles such as Engineering Technician, Integration and Test Technician, and Project Manager, equipping you for success in today’s engineering industry.

Taught by industry-experienced tutors, you’ll gain valuable insight into the latest methods and standards shaping today’s Engineering industry.

Take the first step toward a successful management career with our HNC Level 4 in Leadership and Management. Designed to build a strong foundation in business, this Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) introduces key functions such as human resources, marketing, operations and finance.

Through a blend of research, guided study, and real-world simulations, you’ll develop essential leadership skills, workplace competence, and the professional behaviours employers demand. Topics include the management of human resources, marketing processes and planning and core accounting principles equipping you with both subject-specific and transferable skills.

Whether you're aiming to become a Marketing Manager, Operations Manage or HR Consultant, this course prepares you for roles that require decision-making, responsibility, and initiative.

By the end of the course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of leadership and management, ready for direct entry into employment or progression to the Level 5 HND.

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the HND Level 5 in Leadership and Management, a two-year higher technical qualification equivalent to the second year of university. Building on the foundations laid in the HNC, this course dives deeper into strategic and operational aspects of business management.

Explore specialist topics such as Business Strategy, Managing and Leading Change and Developing Teams and Individuals, all designed to prepare you for dynamic leadership roles. You’ll develop the knowledge, behaviours and decision-making skills ensuring your learning directly connects with what employers are looking for.

This qualification is ideal for those aiming for influential roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager, or Specialist Manager or looking to ‘top up’ their HND to a degree. Through applied learning and practical development, you'll gain the tools and confidence to take on increased responsibility and drive business success.

This two-unit qualification builds on the core knowledge gained at Level 4 Award in Understanding Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, with an added focus on demonstrating evidence of a functioning quality assurance system. Classes will take place one day per week for four weeks, followed by personalised 1:1 support for up to one year to help you complete your qualification successfully.

This knowledge-based qualification is ideal for those beginning their journey as a Quality Assurance Practitioner. It’s designed for senior teachers, trainers, or assessors who need to understand the principles and practices of internal quality assurance, but who are not yet carrying out IQA activities themselves.

The Award comprises one unit and provides a solid foundation in the theory and processes of quality assurance.

Classes take place one day per week for four weeks, followed by individual 1:1 support for up to one year to help you successfully complete your qualification.

This comprehensive three-unit qualification builds on the knowledge and skills gained from the previous awards, focusing on leading internal quality assurance at a strategic level within an organisation.

Designed for experienced practitioners, this course is ideal for those who take responsibility for managing and coordinating the internal quality assurance process, including planning and sampling strategies, monitoring assessor practice, and providing guidance and support to assessment teams.

By the end of the qualification, you will have the knowledge and evidence required to effectively lead and maintain high standards of quality assurance across your organisation.

Classes will take place one day per week for four weeks, followed by personalised 1:1 support for up to one year to help you complete your qualification successfully.

This course will prepare you with everything you need to start work in a full teaching/training role. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing in Further and Adult Education or the private or public sector. This 30 week course is for perfect for anybody working either full or part-time in a full teacher, trainer or instructor role.

This course will prepare you with everything you need to work as a qualified teacher in the post 14 learner sector. You will learn and apply the practical and theoretical aspects of planning, teaching/training and assessing to enable you to teach in Further Education Colleges, Sixth Form Colleges, Adult Community Learning, Privately Owned Training Providers, or Offender Learning. This is a new qualification and is the replacement for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.