What are HTQs?
- New & existing qualifications approved as meeting the skills employers need.
- Approved HTQs are endorsed by employers to ensure you get the specific training, knowledge and skills required.
- Suited to school leavers (age 18+) as well as those looking to upskill or retrain.
- Flexible qualifications with full time, part time and online learning options.
- Based on the employer-led standards in the same way as Apprenticeships & T Levels.
- Obtain the skills to go straight into industry and employment, or to use as a foundation for further study.
Who are HTQs suitable for?
HTQs are valuable Higher Skills qualifications, and would suit students who:
- prefer to go down a technical rather than academic route
- are progressing from vocational courses
- are adult learners keen to develop skills to further their careers
- are apprentices and employees who want to learn new skills.
HTQs are all about improving skills and preparing learners for the world of work through excellence and relevance of vocational and technical knowledge.
Why HTQs?
They offer:
- Stimulating and challenging programmes of study that will be both engaging and memorable
- Essential subject knowledge that students need to progress successfully
- Assessments that consider what learners know along with applied skills (what they can do)
- Varied approach to assessment, for different learning styles
- A qualification designed to meet the needs and expectations of learners aspiring to work in a national and international setting.
HTQs provide unique opportunities – taught by industry experts and with access to industry relevant facilities, equipment and resources.
