Many of our students go on to a whole range of different jobs and careers when they finish their course at West Notts. All of our courses, whether they are NVQs, BTEC diplomas or foundation degrees, are designed to provide you with the skills, training and knowledge for a variety of jobs and enhance your employment prospects when you leave us.

These are just a few examples of the possible careers you could aim for upon completion of your course:

Diploma in Childcare and Education (Level 3): This qualification will allow you to gain employment in a range of childcare settings or teaching assistant positions. Further study could lead to roles in teaching, nursing or social work.

BTEC First Diploma in Software Support (Level 2): Upon completion of this course you could become a trainee technician or use your skills and knowledge to gain employment in PC support services.

Plumbing (Level 2): This practical course will teach you the skills required for a career as a plumber. The Level 2 qualification will equip you with the ability to undertake a trainee role.

BTEC National Diploma in Graphic Design (Level 3): The professional skills you learn and the portfolio of work you will create can open the door to a variety of design related jobs including graphic designer, animator, illustrator, art worker or web designer.

Motor Vehicle, Motorcycle or Auto Electrical Technical Diploma (Level 3): If you want to work in the motor industry as a mechanic, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to understand complex engines and specialise in either cars or motorcycles.

Retail Work Preparation (Entry Level): This course is designed to help students with learning difficulties/disabilities develop the practical skills required for work in retail outlets or positions which require customer service skills.

Hairdressing (Level 3): Employment as a creative stylist, senior stylist, salon supervisor/manager, trainer or product technician are all possible upon completion of the Level 3 Hairdressing course.

National Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 1): This qualification will help you when applying for roles within the healthcare sector. It can also give you the opportunity to undertake an apprenticeship in a role involving the care of others.

NVQ3 Professional Cookery (Level 3): This is a nationally recognised qualification that can lead to employment in a kitchen in a supervisory role or a position in which you can utilise your advanced practical skills.

Foundation Degree Business Management: Graduates are qualified for a whole range of career areas, including marketing, accounting and finance, all at a managerial level or in roles of extensive responsibility.

HND Music Performance: This HND could allow you to proceed to a career as a composer, arranger, session musician, music producer or instrumental tutor.

Foundation Degree Spa Therapies: On successful completion of the programme, you can expect to be qualified to apply for management positions in salons, resort hotels or cruise ships.

Foundation Degree Outdoor Activities and Outdoor Management: Possible career paths can include roles as an adventure instructor, duty manager or sports coach. You can also expect to have enhanced prospects in the uniformed services, sport development and outdoor activity management.

Accounting AAT (Level 3): Upon completion of the course you could gain employment as a trainee financial or management accountant. Finance clerk and accounts clerk roles would also be options.