Publisher's Synopsis
This reference work provides a comprehensive guide to further, technical and higher vocational education available throughout the United Kingdom, covering both the public and private sectors. It has been designed and compiled in order to provide immediate access to information on courses and careers, from post-16 right up to re-start and adult education courses.;It contains a complete listing of all colleges of higher education and details of the technical and vocational courses offered at polytechnics and central institutions. Each entry gives a listing of what courses are available, the address and telephone number of the institution, and the key personnel to contact. A new chapter on PCFC funded colleges has been added.;The volume also contains a subject guide with a set of reference tables listing 36 subject areas for quick and easy access to which establishments offer courses in that subject area.;Further information is included on national government education bodies and departments, and on the organizations responsible for further education such as industry training boards, careers advice and counselling, professional bodies, and companies offering sponsored traning and apprenticeships.;The work should be useful to all career advisors in schools and colleges and to training and personnel departments in industry and commerce as well as the general public needing such information.
