What are Higher Technical Qualifications?
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) provide a practical, in-depth education tailored to prepare you for a specific career path. HTQs are designed to equip you with the tools and experience needed to thrive in your chosen field.
What do you need to know about HTQs?
Choosing the right path for your future can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re looking for a practical, industry-focused education that prepares you directly for the job market, Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) might be right for you. Let’s break down what HTQs are all about, and how they could help you shape your future.
What are HTQs?
These qualifications offer a practical alternative to traditional apprenticeships, designed to fill the skills gaps that industries and employers are currently experiencing.
HTQs are set at qualification Level 4 or Level 5, which means they are a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) award. But here’s the thing— an HTQ isn’t a qualification level itself; it's a quality kite mark. This kite mark assures employers that the skills and knowledge which you gain from an HTQ meet their needs, making you job-ready for your chosen sector
Each HTQ is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), ensuring that what you’re learning is exactly what employers are looking for.
Whether you’re fresh out of school or someone looking to upskill or change careers, HTQs offer a solid pathway not just into employment but also into further study if you choose to continue your education.
Where can you study HTQs?
If HTQs sound like the right fit for you, you’ll be pleased to know that we offer a variety of HTQ courses across our campuses:
CU London (Dagenham):
- HND Healthcare Professionals
- HND Leadership and Management for England
- HND Early Childhood Education and Care (Leadership and Management)
- HND Manufacturing for England HTQ
- HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (Engineering Manufacturing Technician) HTQ
- HNC Mechatronics for England (Engineering & Manufacturing Technician) HTQ
CU Coventry:
- HND Construction Management for England HTQ
- HND Early Childhood Education and Care (Leadership and Management) HTQ
CU Scarborough:
- HND Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ
- HND Community Coaching for England HTQ
- HND Early Childhood Education and Care (Leadership and Management)
Whether you’re aiming to step straight into a job after completing your studies or considering further academic pursuits, HTQs might be the right choice for you.
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