Skills Pathways
Learn a trade, build your skills, start your career.
Whether you’re aiming to launch a career in the beauty sector, master styling in the salon, or build a trade in construction, these courses focus on the exact skills employers are looking for.
Because technical excellence starts with a strong foundation, most of these pathways begin at Level 1, giving you the time and expert support needed to master core practical skills, build confidence and ensure you meet industry standards before progressing to the next level.
Is this for me?
- I like hands on learning using professional tools and equipment.
- I want a career in my chosen trade.
- I’d like to build my skills and confidence before I progress to a higher level.
Skills-based pathways offer hands-on training and industry-recognised qualifications tailored directly to specific careers such as hairdressing, beauty and construction. They are ideal for students who prefer practical learning, want to fast-track their entry into the workforce, or are looking to build targeted, real-world expertise.
What do I need?
You’ll usually start at Level 1 to develop the core practical skills needed for the industry, regardless of your GCSE profile.
Newcastle Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Mechanical/Electrical Pathway)
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-Up
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Diploma in Construction (Brickwork)
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Massage)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
NCFE Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 1 Diploma in Construction (Brickwork)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 1 Diploma in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 1 Diploma Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector (Beauty)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Certificate In Engineering
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Mechanical Pathway)
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (Cutting & Styling)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 2 VRQ Diploma In Hair & Media Make-Up
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
AAT Certificate in Accounting
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 1 Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Newcastle College
Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Certificate in Hairdressing
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Construction (Brickwork)
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Diploma in Food and Beverage Service Supervision
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Diploma in Electrical Installation
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery)
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair & Media Make-Up
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Diploma Introduction to Hair & Beauty Sector (Beauty)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Diploma in Construction (Carpentry & Joinery)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Extended Diploma Engineering in Motorsports
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Diploma in Construction (Brickwork)
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (Cutting & Styling)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Certificate in Women's Hairdressing
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery (Kitchen & Larder)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-Up
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Services
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
Level 1 Introduction to Professional Cookery
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
NCFE Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Stafford College
AAT Certificate in Accounting
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 1 Hair & Beauty
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery
Level 1
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 3 Diploma in Site Joinery (Construction)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing
Level 2
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
Leek College
Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (Cutting & Styling)
Level 3
Full-Time
Skills Pathways
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