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• where you might want to work when you leave school
• what skills and qualities you might need to work in a particular role
• what types of businesses you might like to work for

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What is the Diploma?

The Diploma is a new qualification that young people aged 14-19 years can study alongside GCSEs and A levels. With the Diploma, you will enjoy hands-on, practical learning, choosing to study subjects that interest you.

The Diploma gives you the opportunity to learn in an exciting, creative and enjoyable way, combining class work with hands-on experience.

The Diploma gives you the skills, knowledge and experience you will need for college, university or work, letting you keep your options open.

All Diplomas will require a student to achieve a minimum standard in functional English, maths and ICT, complete a project and do a minimum of 10 days work experience.

Diplomas are not available yet in every school or college. Your teacher or careers adviser will tell you which subjects are available in your area. You might need to go to another school, college or Work Based Learning provider for some of your Diploma classes, but don't worry, your school or college will arrange this.

All schools can access Diplomas and you can find out more about each Diploma subject and where you can study it by talking to your teacher or careers adviser.

In 2009, you will be able to consider taking a Diploma in:

• Construction and the Built Environment
• Creative & Media
• Engineering
• Hair & Beauty Studies
• Information Technology

What subjects are Diplomas available in?

By 2013 the Diploma will cover 17 subjects:-

• Business, Administration and Finance
• Construction and the Built Environment
• Creative and Media
• Engineering
• Environmental and Land-based Studies
• Hair and Beauty Studies
• Hospitality
• Humanities
• Information Technology
• Languages
• Manufacturing and Product Design
• Public Services
• Retail
• Science
• Society, Health and Development
• Sport and Leisure
• Travel and Tourism

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The Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

If you want to work in the construction and built environment sector, you need to have a good understanding of why the built environment is significant to the public, the environment and the economy, and how to work safely in the industry.

The Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment gives you a chance to learn how the built environment is designed and constructed, how it is used, and how it affects people and communities.

You will also be doing lots of practical activities such as getting involved in site visits and the planning and building of prestigious projects.

Follow this quick link to find out more about The Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or download the leaflet below.

The Diploma in Creative and Media

Britain’s writers, artists, choreographers, directors, composers and comedians light up countless lives. If you want to be part of this exciting world, as well as having the ideas and the talent, you also need the skills and knowledge to turn ideas into reality.

The Diploma in Creative and Media gives you a chance to learn how to think and work creatively. You will learn how to identify an audience and their needs and learn about the business side of the creative and media industries.

With a Diploma you can progress into further and higher education, training or future employment within or outside the creative and media industries.

Follow this quick link to find out more about The Diploma in Creative and Media or download the leaflet below.

The Diploma in Engineering

Engineering is all around us. It plays an important part in what we do every day and has an impact on everyone’s life.

If you enjoy challenges and problem-solving, are creative, innovative, have flexible skills and are interested in new technology, your career prospects in engineering are excellent.

The Diploma in Engineering opens up the ideas and concepts behind engineering and how they impact the modern world. You will be introduced to key engineering principles such as design, materials, electronic systems, maintenance and manufacturing.

You will also get lots of practical experience and study what makes innovations succeed, how new materials contribute to design and how to develop and launch new ideas.

Follow this quick link to find out more about The Diploma in Engineering here or or download the leaflet below.

The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies

If you want a career in this exciting and creative sector you could find yourself working in a spa, styling celebrities and models for magazine photo shoots, running your own hair salon or even using your skills to help people recover from disfiguring surgery, illness or accidents.

The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies will help you will learn about the issues that are influencing and driving the sector today and how it works. It will help you gain the communication and people skills that are highly valued by employers within and outside the sector.

You will learn about what influences hair and beauty in society today, about the science and technology behind product development. You will have the chance to do lots of practical activities, for example, managing bookings in a salon for a day or planning and running an event that showcases the latest hair fashions.

Follow this quick link to find out more about The Diploma in Hair and Beauty Studies or download the leaflet below.

The Diploma in Information Technology

IT is vital in just about every industry you can think of, from retail to sport and from music to banking. That’s why understanding technology is an important part of today’s education.

For a successful career in IT you’ll need to work well with people, understand the way business and technology work together, and to be able to bring all these skills together to run effective projects.

The Diploma in Information Technology gives you a chance to learn in different settings. It lets you explore technology and see, first hand, the role that it plays in organisations, for individuals and in society as a whole.

You’ll also learn how to manage and deliver successful IT projects and be able to apply what you’ve learnt when working on your own projects.

Follow this quick link to find out more about The Diploma in Information Technology or download the leaflet below.