Diplomas

Diplomas are new National qualifications that combine practical learning with theoretical knowledge to improve employability skills and help students to make more informed choices about further study and careers.

Diplomas are very flexible qualifications.  As well as the principal learning that takes place within your chosen sector all Diploma programmes offer choices regarding additional and specialised learning.  This enables you to focus on an area of learning that intersts you.

The courses have a strong employer involvement and will also help you develop skills such as communication and teamwork.

Diplomas are being introduced nationally as follows:

2008
Creative and Media
IT
Engineering
Construction & Built Environment
Society Health & Development 

2009
Business Administration & Finance
Hair & Beauty
Manufacturing & Product Design
Hospitality & Catering
Environmental & Land Based Studies

2010
Retail
Travel & Tourism
Sport
Public Services

2011
Science
Humanities
Languages

Detailed information about Diplomas can be found at the Directgov Diploma Website 

Diplomas will be available to learners across Cheshire and Warrington over the coming three years. 

A timetable showing Diploma availability by area in Cheshire can be downloaded here.

Information on Diploma availability in Warrington can be accessed at Warrington Borough Council’s Local Diploma Developments web page.