What are Higher Technical Qualifications

What are Higher Technical Qualifications?

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) are Level 4 and 5 qualifications that sit between A/T Level and Degrees. They have been developed in partnership with awarding bodies, employers and businesses to ensure learners get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen careers.

The newly approved Digital qualifications start from September 2022, with additional subjects launching in 2023, including Construction, Health and Science.

Why Choose to study Higher Education at Fareham College?

Fareham College provides a friendly and supportive learning environment with a range of benefits.

Lower Tuition Fees

Undergraduate study programmes at Fareham College are significantly cheaper than those offered at traditional Universities, which charge up to £9,250. At Fareham College our study programmes cost up to a maximum of £6,000, BA(Hons) qualification, so you can ensure you are getting value for money.

Flexible Study Options

We offer a variety of ways in which to achieve your higher education qualification. A large percentage of our students are either employed, self-employed or working parents alongside their study. Many of our degree pathways are separated into individual years and course areas ensuring students can decide on the correct pathway to higher qualifications for them.

Smaller Class Sizes

Students at Fareham College benefit from a personalised approach to teaching and learning. Class sizes are controlled, ensuring the ratio of lecturer to student remains low. As a result, learners are understood on an individual basis with specialist support to achieve their ambitions.

Location and Convenience

Fareham College is conveniently located with a wealth of transportation options to the local area and beyond. The Bishopsfield Road Campus is located a 10-minute walk from Fareham Train Station with local bus routes feeding Lee-on-the-Solent for CEMAST and CETC. There is also ample parking on site.

Progression Programmes

Higher Education programmes at Fareham College are designed to support progression from a Level 3 or a T Level course to a complete undergraduate qualification and beyond. Many students continue to pursue Masters or PhDs following their time here, a direct result of outstanding teaching and personalised support. Furthermore, students in certain study programmes are supported to enter the second or third year of complementary courses at partner Universities, allowing them to ‘top-up’ their qualifications.

Industry-led Facilities

Fareham College continues to invest in the learning environment across all three campuses. Teaching staff ensure excellence in practice by using industry-leading technology and collaborating with University partners and recognised employers.

What can I expect from the programme?

Higher Technical Qualifications are an excellent option for individuals aged 18+ looking to take their next steps in education but looking for an alternative to a degree or Apprenticeship. The qualification is also open to adult learners looking to upskill and gain qualifications to increase their job prospects or retrain.

At Fareham College, students learn in industry-standard facilities supported by expert teachers. The qualifications are primarily classroom-based, and there will be a requirement for written assignments.

What can I expect from the programme?

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What are my progression options?

HTQs have been designed with employers to get you ready for work, which means that once you’ve completed your HTQ, you’ll be prepared to excel in your chosen career. Progression options could include entering employment, a Degree Apprenticeship or completing further study to achieve a degree (level 6) qualification.

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What subjects can I study?

At Fareham College, students can apply to start an HTQ in Computing (Software Developer) from September 2022, with additional subjects launching in September 2023. Students at Fareham College have access to state-of-the-art facilities that replicate the workplace.

How much will it cost to study?

Choosing to study a Higher Technical Qualification at Fareham College is a cost-effective way to advance your career and education. Students can fund an HTQ through either higher education student finance or an Advanced Learner Loan. If you are already employed, your employer may fund your HTQ for you.

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University Partnerships

Many of our higher education programmes are validated through leading universities across the region ensuring students benefit from access to course-specific resources and high-level research. Certain programmes also offer a progression route, such as direct entry to the second year of an undergraduate qualification following a HNC or further study with a Masters or PhD.

Contact us

Our Careers Centre Team are here to support you. Contact us by telephone on 01329 815200 or email at info@fareham.ac.uk.

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Please note: We will accept a student transfer from a Higher Education course provided by a UK Higher Education provider to the same/different Higher Education course provided by Fareham College with the appropriate prior attainment. This will be reviewed in line with our Recognised Prior Learning Policy. Likewise, Fareham College will provide evidence of any Higher Education study undertaken, or a level of achievement on a course prior to leaving, to any student transferring from a Fareham College Higher Education course to another UK Higher Education provider.