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Key details

Course areas
Media, Digital and PhotographySupported Learning
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
Course code
Parent course code:C027554 Child course code: Q056271
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Course introduction

If you have mild learning difficulties and/or disabilities and would like to explore and enhance your creative IT/media skills and knowledge in a supportive environment then this course could be perfect for you.

You’ll learn the skills, qualities and knowledge that may be required for higher level learning or employment in a creative IT/media related career. These include:

  • Developing creative media skills
  • Editing
  • Using the internet
  • Developing multimedia products
  • Graphic design
  • Digital photography

In addition, you will study English and maths. Plus, develop confidence to enhance personal, social, and employability skills.

Course information

1 year

AIM Awards Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Digital Technology Industries

You will have achieved minimum Entry 2 and be working towards Entry 3/Level 1 for both Maths & English. We will invite you to sit an Initial Assessment and will be looking for a result to reflect this.

You must be able to demonstrate that you have the aptitude and desire to pursue a career or further learning in the creative IT/Media arena.

If your Initial Assessment results are lower than this, you may be suited to a different course, but don't worry as after your Initial Assessment, we'll always clearly explain all your options.

You will carry out work to achieve competence in each component of the course. You will be supported to produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and achievements in each area of the programme.

Choose to follow with a Level 1 course in creative media production at Nottingham College, employment in the creative media production sector (ie voluntary, supported or paid employment) or moving on to a related vocational (career-related) programme.

You can read about how we support our learners here.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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