The diplomas are designed to help students make decisions about their future by encouraging them to develop specialist skills in their chosen area of study. These new qualification are being introduced to students aged 14 to 19, providing them with a mixture of classroom learning, creative thinking and practical hands on experience.

Starting from September 2008 Newcastle City Learning Centre is going to play its role in this new scheme, offering support and delivering sessions in the IT, Creative and Media and Engineering diplomas.

If your school is interested in finding out how we can help you with one of these new qualifications, whether it is with the use of our high tech equipment, latest professional standard software or our specialist knowledge in the areas please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Diploma in IT will look at how organisations work and the role technology can play. Students will learn what different people in the industry do – as well as how to manage projects, design new business solutions, develop websites, manage networks and deliver IT support. They will also explore the use of technology in business, and learn how to create digital media solutions to meet requirements.

The Diploma in Creative and Media teaches students how to master skills that are central to creative roles. They will learn how to think question, explore, create and communicate - and bring ideas to life through making, performing and doing. It will also teach them to be aware of their surroundings, as well as becoming a critical thinker, good communicator and creative practitioner.