16-18
Achieving your vocational qualification is only part of your college experience. As a 16-18-year-old at Lewisham College, you will be on a study programme designed to give you the essential skills to progress into further study or employment within your chosen career.
Browse our range of courses below and unlock your potential.
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Art and Design

There’s nothing better than the sense of achievement you get from creating your own designs – apart from the thrill of seeing other people appreciate them too. Art is the ultimate way of expressing yourself, and making it your career means you’ll get to do what you love, every day.
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Business Accounting and Law

Have you got what it takes to make it in the business world? Whether you want to specialise in accountancy, marketing or human resources, or have your sights set on rising to the top as a CEO, our experienced tutors and strong business partnerships will set you on the right track to succeed.
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Catering and Hospitality

A professional kitchen is one of the most creative, exhilarating and demanding environments around – and if you were born to cook there’s nowhere you’d rather be. Train as a chef and your next step could be a 5-star hotel or Michelin starred restaurant.
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Construction

With the building trade booming across the capital, highly skilled construction workers are in high demand. If you enjoy physical as well as mental work and like to see your achievements come to life, studying on one of our specialist courses will lead you to a fantastic career with great earning potential.
Course List
- Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation (Level 3) Programme
- Certificate in Bricklaying (Level 1) Programme
- Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 1) Programme
- Certificate in Multitrade Construction Activities (Level 1) Programme
- Certificate in Painting and Decorating (Level 1) Programme
- Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma in Electrical Installation (Level 1) Programme
- Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies (Level 1) Programme
- Diploma in Plumbing Studies (Level 2) Programme
- Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma Level 2) Programme
- Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Carpenters and Joiners (Diploma Level 2) Programme
- Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Painting and Decorating (Diploma Level 2) Programme
- Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Maintenance Operations (Diploma)s (Level 2) Programme
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Drama

For some people, the stage is quite simply the best place in the world. If you love the limelight and are happiest when you’re expressing yourself through acting, study with us and you could follow in the footsteps of our graduates who are now making their names on TV and in the West End.
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Early Years

No two days are ever the same when you work with children, and it’s down to you to keep them safe, happy, occupied and eager to learn. If that thought inspires rather than terrifies you, one of our Early Years courses could open the door to a job that’s both challenging and satisfying.
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Hair and Beauty

So your Instagram feed is full of the latest beauty treatment finds, and your friends beg you to do their make-up before a night out. Have you ever thought of making beauty your career? Our beauty courses can lead to a career as a spa therapist, hairdresser or even beauty salon owner.
Course List
- Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector (Level 1) Programme
- Diploma in Beauty Specialist Technique (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments (Level 3) Programme
- Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (Level 2) Programme
- Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (Level 3) Programme
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Health and Social Care

There are few careers where you get to make a real difference to people’s lives, but health and social care is one of them. If you’re drawn to helping people – especially those who are vulnerable or socially excluded – taking one of our government-recognised courses will open the door to a very rewarding career.
Course List
- Certificate in Health and Social Care (Level 3) Programme
- Diploma in Introduction to Health Social Care and Childrens and Young Peoples Settings (Level 1) Programme
- Diploma in Technical Occupational in Healthcare Support (Level 2) Programme
- Supporting Healthcare: Supporting the Adult Nursing Team T Level Programme
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IT and Computing

Think of an industry…and now imagine it without IT and computing. Digital skills are the backbone of our modern world and people with these skills are urgently needed by businesses across the capital. By studying IT and computing, you can not only find a job, you can become part of the future.
Course List
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Media

Filmmaker, animator, graphic designer…working in the media sector means using your creative skills to entertain, educate and inform. On our media courses you’ll learn the latest techniques, get your hands on state-of-the-art equipment, and build that all-important showreel or portfolio.
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Public Services
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Science

In the UK there’s a severe shortage of people with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills, which are vital for the growth of sectors like healthcare and mobile communications. Studying on one of our science courses will help you to access the wide range of fascinating jobs these sectors have to offer.
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Sport and Football Academy

You see exercise as fun and sitting still as hard work. You might dream of scaling the heights of professional football, or you may see your role as helping others achieve their fitness goals through personal training. Either way, one of our sports courses will give you the jumpstart you need.
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Supported Learning

Our mission is to help every student achieve their potential, whatever barriers are in the way, and our Supported Learning courses are specially designed to help you do just that. You’ll become part of a small, friendly group of students and learn at your own pace.
Course List
- Future Focus: Preparing for Life After College (Moving Out) Programme
- Hospitality and Employability (Moving Up) Programme
- Independence and Beyond (Moving Up) Programme
- Move on to Community Living Programme
- Pathways to Further Education (Moving In) Programme
- Pathways to Independence (Moving In) Programme
- Pathways to Work (Moving In) Programme
- Skills for Art & Design (Moving Up) Programme
- Skills for Performing Arts (Moving Up) Programme
- Skills for the Digital World (Moving Up) Programme
- Skills for the Hospitality and Catering Industry (Moving Up) Programme
- Step Out Into The Community Programme
- Supported Internship (Lewisham Council) Programme
- Supported Internship (Moving Out) Programme
- Supported Internship Brockley Bistro (Moving Out) Programme
Key information
We want to get you on a course and working towards your career as soon as possible. But there are some things you need to know...



