Course code: 7189
Course type: Full time
Duration: Variable
Level: Entry 3/Level 1
Site: Station Plaza
Start date: September 2012

This course will provide the opportunity for young people to get back into learning. They may have not been in education for some time or may have experienced barriers that have prevented them from achieving their full potential. This programme is designed to prepare learners to progress on to the Foundation Pathway, encouraging them to take ‘ownership’ of their learning through the achievement of units. They will work with tutors on a personalised programme to meet the needs of the individual person to help them to move on to success.

What do I need?

A willingness to fulfill obligations regarding attendance and behaviour and a readiness to learn.

How will I be assessed?

Learners achieve units that they can ‘bank’ while they work towards an NOCN (National Open College Network) qualification at Award, Certificate or DiplomA level. These units can be taken with them on to the Foundation Pathway at Entry and level 1.

What will I learn?

Units include developing learners personal, social and employability skills as well as identifying areas that need to be developed in Maths, English and ICT.

What are my career opportunities?

This programme is the first stage to success and further learning. The length of course will be designed to meet your needs to progress at College or into work.

Further Study?

You can take the units you have achieved on to the Foundation Pathway at Entry and Level 1. You will also have the opportunity of working in different vocational areas of the College.

Are there any extra costs?

No extra costs.