Description: Learn the higher level skills that employers want in sectors like finance, engineering, management and scientific jobs on a classroom-taught course.

Location: College or university, some of which specialise in subjects as part of an Institute of Technology or National College

Duration: 1 to 2 years

Entry requirements: Varies by course

Qualifications: Higher Nationals (HNC/Ds), foundation degrees, certificate/diploma of higher education and various other technical qualifications

Leads to: Skilled employment in higher technical job or higher levels of study

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