A maintenance log that people can use
Prototype a way to record repairs and identify repeat faults. Show the data fields, a typical workflow and how missing information would be handled.
A program being developed by Pharos Production
Program in preparationScholarship for vocational and technical students
A planned route for students learning technology through practical and professional education.
Technical colleges, TVET providers and polytechnics can award different qualifications. Start with the credential you are working toward, then connect your practical skills to a software problem you can demonstrate.
Check whether applications are openMatch the qualification, not just the institution
| Your qualification | Route to explore | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Recognized vocational certificate or diploma | Vocational and technical | Qualification level and recognition in your education system |
| Associate qualification at a community college | Vocational and technical | The awarded credential and enrollment requirements |
| Bachelor's degree at a polytechnic or college | University | Degree level, even if the institution uses a technical name |
| Master's degree | University | Postgraduate degree requirements |
Show what a practical project improves
A simpler stock-check workflow
Map a manual inventory task and propose a software improvement. Use sample records to demonstrate how your approach would find inconsistencies.
A small accessible service
Build or sketch a tool for booking a shared resource. Explain what happens when a user has limited connectivity or needs an accessible interface.
These are preparation examples, not prescribed competition tasks or final submission requirements.
Prepare evidence of your work
A practical project is easier to assess when the reader can follow both the work and your contribution.
- Describe the original process and the problem you found.
- Keep screenshots or a short explanation of the prototype.
- Record a test using sample data, with the result and its limits.
- Explain your own contribution if you worked with a team.
How this route relates to university study
The proposed vocational and university routes are two ways into the same student award category. They are not separate promises of additional funding. The round rules will confirm how applications are grouped and judged.
Institution names vary internationally. If a polytechnic awards you a bachelor's degree, use the university route when exploring the planned structure.
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Does TVET belong in this route?
TVET is part of the planned vocational scope. The final rules will identify accepted qualification levels and recognition requirements.
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Can community college students use this page?
Yes. Explore this route for an associate, diploma or recognized vocational qualification.
A bachelor's degree belongs with the university route, regardless of the institution's name.
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Are short private courses automatically eligible?
Eligibility has not been announced. A course called technical or vocational will still need to meet the recognition and qualification conditions in the published rules.