Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs)
Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs) are practical, career-focused courses that develop skills for specific industries. They come in a range of sizes and levels and can lead to employment, an apprenticeship or higher education. A good route if you prefer applied learning to written exams.
- Level
- Available at Levels 1–3
- Typical duration
- Varies (often 1–2 years)
Who it's for
Students who prefer practical, applied learning aimed at a particular sector.
Entry requirements
Depend on the level and provider; higher-level VTQs typically expect some relevant GCSEs.
Where it can lead
Employment, apprenticeships, or further and higher education depending on the level achieved.
Exhibitors offering Vocational Technical Qualifications (VTQs)
College
Barnfield College
Barnfield College, part of the West Herts College Group, is one of the largest further education colleges in the region, offering a wide range of vocational, technical and academic programmes designed to help students progress to university, apprenticeships and employment. With state-of-the-art facilities, strong employer partnerships and an excellent reputation for student support, Barnfield College provides pathways across areas including Health & Social Care, Engineering, Construction, Creative Industries, Digital Technologies, Business, Public Services and more. The college is committed to helping every individual develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to succeed in their chosen future career.
College
The Bedford College Group
Our offer encompasses further, technical and higher education, as well as apprenticeships and workforce training. Whilst each college has its own unique environment they are all united by a common purpose: To help individuals, communities and society flourish through education by raising aspirations and reducing inequality to create a sustainable future. Our locations in Bedford and Kempston include: our campus on Cauldwell Street, situated in the heart of town offering a variety of subject areas; our hair & beauty salon on Bedford High Street; and our Advanced Automotive Technology Centre on Brunel Road and gas & plumbing centre in Kempston. All have fantastic facilities designed to provide you with everything you need to succeed. If you study at one of our Bedford sites, you will also be close to train and bus links plus all the vibrant shops, cafes and restaurants.