Science - Level 2 Traineeship
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
4 June 2027
Location
Newtownabbey
Information Session Required
Yes
The NI Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme those who aspire to work within a specific sector.
Full details of the programme is available below:
This programme will prepare you for the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science or employment in Science-related areas such as hospital laboratories, forensics or horticulture. You will study the following units to develop your interest and understanding of Science:
Two further units (Principles of Science and Applications of Science) are assessed through short external examinations. This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in each of Maths and/or English and ICT you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
On completion of the Traineeship, you can progress to a Level 3 further education course or a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship (possibly with your work placement employer). This can lead you to Higher Education options.
You must:
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
The NI Traineeship provides a high-quality vocational education and training programme those who aspire to work within a specific sector.
Full details of the programme is available below:
This programme will prepare you for the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science or employment in Science-related areas such as hospital laboratories, forensics or horticulture. You will study the following units to develop your interest and understanding of Science:
Two further units (Principles of Science and Applications of Science) are assessed through short external examinations. This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in each of Maths and/or English and ICT you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
On completion of the Traineeship, you can progress to a Level 3 further education course or a Level 2 or 3 Apprenticeship (possibly with your work placement employer). This can lead you to Higher Education options.
You must:
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.