Coronavirus - view information for students, apprentices and employers The principal’s end-of-academic year message to students and apprentices APPLICATIONS

Due to the closure of college, applications can only be made online.

If you are unable to make an online application, please call 07891540830, 07930673669 or 07957543886 to make your application over the phone.

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Course types for under 19s

At West Notts, our courses range from entry-level to university-level. Deciding what to study can be based on future aspirations (be it university or employment), the level you’re studying at or course length.

A Levels
Level 3
Course length: 2 years

A Levels are academic qualifications taken after GCSEs. Each A Level focuses on a specific subject area, students normally take two to five depending on career goals. At West Notts, we offer 15 different A Level subjects.
BTEC
Entry Level - Level 3
Course length: 1 - 2 years

Work-related learning aimed at preparing you for further study in a specific industry. Find out why a BTEC works.

NVQ
Level 1 - Level 3
Course length: 1 - 2 years

A qualification that measures your knowledge and ability in a specific subject area or job role – suitable for those already in employment.
CACHE
Level 1 - Level 3
Course length: 1 - 2 years

The UK’s leading sector specialist for early years care and education and health and social care awards.
Apprenticeships
Level 2 - Level 7

Work and study at the same time. You’ll learn practical skills at work and may also go to college on day release. You’ll also earn a weekly wage. Apprenticeships come in three levels (intermediate, advanced and higher), each designed to further develop your skills and knowledge in a specific area.