Higher Technical Qualifications
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are level 4 and level 5 technical qualifications developed in partnership with leading employers and aim to help students get the right training and skills needed to succeed in the workplace. HTQs offer a more practical, employer-focused study programme and are offered as a viable alternative to degrees or apprenticeships.
We currently offer HTQS in Construction, Computing and Engineering and there are exciting plans to have more available soon.
Why Study With Us?
Qualifications
You’ll earn either a level 4 or 5 qualification depending on the course you take.
Types of approved HTQs
There are many different types of approved HTQs, such as HNDs, HNCs, foundation degrees and higher education diplomas.
Skills & knowledge
Gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours that employers want for a particular specialist role.
Available to anyone
HTQs are an option for young people starting their career and for adults looking to upskill or retrain.
What are Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)?
What are Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs)? Hear from students, employers and training providers about how these new qualifications can give you the skills you need.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in the construction industry, featuring interviews with a selection of Castleford College's HTQ students, their tutors and employers.
Higher Technical Qualifications Courses
Meet Our Students
The support from the college has been great. Any questions I’ve had, no matter what day, my tutors have responded promptly.
Construction
I am working full-time and only have to come into college one day a week which is great.
Construction
I’m quite a practical person and enjoy being at work. I do four days a week at work with one day in college.
Construction
In my job, I go out on-site about once a week and for the rest, I am in the office doing tenders, sorting invoices and pricing.
Construction
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Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.
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We have three amazing campuses spread across the Yorkshire region all with excellent transport links.
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