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Vocational & Practical Courses

Our Practical and Vocational Courses help you to prepare for work in a specific industry or sector. Our tutors are experienced industry professionals who can help you to develop your skills, and these courses are an excellent route to employment in areas such as construction – plumbing , bricklaying , electrical , hair and beauty, sport and many others.

If you’re in the Buckinghamshire area and interested in enrolling on a Vocational or Practical course, please click below to find out details of the courses hosted at Aylesbury College.
Award in Creative crafts - Fashion and Retail Award in Creative Crafts - Fashion and Retail Award In Food Safety Award in Lash Extensions - Level 3 Award in Tanning Treatments (QCF) Level 3 Brand New Business BTEC Certificate in Construction - Plumbing BTEC Certificate in Vocational Studies (Level 1) (QCF) BTEC Diploma In Construction BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Art and Design (QCF) - Fashion BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business (Level 3) (QCF) Business English Certificate in Cosmetic Make-Up - Level 2 Certificate in D.I.Y Plumbing Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - Level 1 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life - Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 1) Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 2) Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) Certificate in Introduction to the Hospitality Service (QCF) - Entry Certificate in Micro Dermabrasion Treatments (QCF) - Level 3 Certificate in Retail Skills (Level 2) Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations (17th Edition) College Certificate Basic ESOL Course. Diploma in Bricklaying L2 Diploma in Child Care and Education - Level 2 Diploma in Child Care and Education - Level 3 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (QCF) Diploma in Construction - Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care - Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (Level 2) Diploma in Plumbing (Level 2) Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (QCF) Diploma in Retail Skills (Sales Professional) (Level 3) Diploma in the Principles of Travel and Tourism (QCF) - NCFE - Level 2 Electrotechnical Certificate 2330 - Level 2 16-18 only Entry Level Award in Functional Skills English ESOL - Foundation (Level 1) Fashion Summer School Fashion: Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction Hiairdressing Level 2 (Part Time) Introduction to Teaching Level 1 Award in British Sign Language Level 1 Award in Web Design (NCFE) Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 1 Certificate for Entry to Uniformed Services Level 1 Certificate in Photography NCFE Level 1 Diploma for IT Users Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing Level 1 Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance Level 2 Hairdressing (Full time) Level 2 Award in Barista Skills Level 2 Award in Circuit Training Level 2 Award in Computer Games Design (NCFE) Level 2 Award in Computer Games Development Level 2 Award in Mobile Device Application Development (NCFE) Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Level 2 Certificate in Digital Photography Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology Level 2 Certificate in Photography (NCFE) Level 2 Certificate in Resort Representatives Level 2 Diploma for IT Users (ITQ Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery Level 2 Diploma in Business Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts Level 2 Diploma in Public Services Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry Level 2 Diploma in Sport Level 2 Diploma in Visual Arts Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Barbering Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Instructing Exercise and Fitness Level 3 Award in Creative Hairdressing Design Skills Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage (QCF) Level 3 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy Level 3 Diploma in Bench Joinery Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies *16-18 ONLY* Level 3 Diploma in Make-Up Artistry Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Retail Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts - Dance Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma in Visual Arts Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Performing Arts - Dance Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Visual Arts Masterclass - Directing Television and Film Drama Microsoft Office Expert Word Microsoft Office Specalist - Outlook Microsoft Office Specialist - Access Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel Microsoft Office Specialist - Powerpoint Microsoft Office Specialist - Word NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance Level 3 (QCF) NVQ Certificate in Business & Administration (Edexcel) NVQ Certificate in Customer Service (Edexcel) NVQ Certificate in Management - Level 3 (QCF NVQ Certificate in Team Leading Level 2 (QCF) NVQ Diploma in Business and Administration Level 3 (QCF) NVQ Diploma in Customer Service (Edexcel) NVQ Diploma in Food Service (level 2) NVQ Diploma in Nail Services - Level 3 (QCF) NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery NVQ in Hospitality Supervision Programme - Level 1 Diploma in Sports and Activity Programme - NEETS Programme - Preparation for Employment Studies Programme - VS Vocational and Study Skills Progressions - Award in Functional Skills English (Entry 2) Progressions - Award in Functional Skills ICT (Entry) Progressions - Award in Functional Skills Maths (Entry 2) Progressions - Entry Level Certificate in Workskills Progressions - Level 1 Award in Creative Craft using Art and Design Progressions - Level 1 Award in Creative Craft using Cookery Short Course - Introduction to Child Protection Short Course - Care During the Final Hours of Life and Bereavement Care Short Course - Common Induction Standard 1 - The Role of the H & S Care Worker Short Course - Common Induction Standard 2 - Personal development Short Course - Common Induction Standard 3 - Communicating Effectively Short Course - Common Induction Standard 4 - Equality and Inclusion Short Course - Common Induction Standard 5 - Duty of Care Principles Short Course - Common Induction Standard 6 - Safeguarding in Health & Social care Short Course - Common Induction Standard 7 - Person-centred Support Short Course - Common Induction Standard 8 - Health & Safety in Adult Social care Short Course - Dementia Awareness Short Course - Equality and Diversity Awareness Short Course - Equality and Diversity in the Work Place and Community Short Course - Food Safety and Hygiene Short Course - Generic Health and Safety Short Course - Health and Safety for Healthcare Workers Short Course - Infection Control Short Course - Intoduction of Understanding Cancer and Treatments Available Short Course - Intro to the Roles and Responsibilities of Supporting Individuals with their Medication Short Course - Introduction to Correct Technique for form of Medicine Short Course - Introduction to Dementia and Understanding Memory Loss Short Course - Introduction to Fire Safety Short Course - Introduction to Infection Control and Hand Hygiene Short Course - Introduction to Micro-Organisms and the Causes of Infection Short Course - Introduction to Preparing to Administer Medicines in a Care Setting. Short Course - Introduction to Reporting and Recording Medicine Administration Short Course - Introduction to Supporting Different Needs in Palliative Care Short Course - Introduction to the Causes and Common Types of Dementia Short Course - Introduction to the Different Categories and Types of Medication Short Course - Introduction to Understanding Pain Short Course - Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines Short Course - Nutrition and Hydration Short Course - Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (SOVA) Short Course - Supporting a Person with their Physical Care needs in a Palliative Care Context Short Course - Supporting a Persons needs in a Palliative Care Context Short Course - Understanding The Meaning of Palliative Care Storytelling For children CPD Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (QCF) Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT (Level 3) (QCF) Subsidiary Diploma in Music Performance (QCF) Subsidiary Diploma in Vehicle Technology (QCF)