UCM offer 2-year vocational courses at Level 1 and 2 following either a Single qualification pathway or a Short Course pathway. Students enrolled on these courses will be transported to and from the UCM site.
UCM courses available at QEII:
Child Development & Care (Level 2)
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy (Level 1)
Hospitality & Catering (Level 1)
Construction (Entry Level)
Details of the courses can be found in the prospectus. Please click the link on the right.
Students can only select one course at UCM.
Level 2 courses are equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* to C
Level 1 courses are equivalent to GCSEs at grades D to G
Entry Level qualifications are not equivalent to a GCSE grade but provide a foundation for further study at level 1 and beyond
The number of places available on courses at UCM is very limited this year. Should courses at UCM be oversubscribed, we will allocate places based on student's:
 Academic profile, attitude to learning and behaviour in school, especially in year 9
Discussion of UCM courses in KS4 interviews with form tutors and possible future career aspirations
Entry to some courses is subject to initial assessments and/ or interviews conducted by UCM staff
Unfortunately, QEII is currently not offering the Engineering option described in the UCM 14 to 16 prospectus.
PLEASE NOTE - at the time of our 14 to 19 evening, the UCM 14 to 16 Prospectus is still being finalised. Once this is complete, we will add this to our options website. However, the courses being offered are broadly the same as 2024 (although the progression pathway is NOT running) and you can view last year's prospectus by clicking the link on the right.