College Ready Programme

If you are aged 19 or over you may have to pay some tuition fees. This can be clarified by ringing Admissions on 01743 342346.

If you need support to decide on your future plans, have few or no formal qualifications, or need to build confidence before your next step, we can offer you a flexible and tailored study programme that caters for a range of interests. The course is for anyone aged 16-24 years:

* who is wishing to progress onto further study,

* who the College believes has a reasonable chance of being ready for further studies by the next academic year.

There are no formal entry requirements as you work at your own level. However, a literacy level of at least Entry 1 is advisable. You must be fully committed, reliable and punctual.

The aim of the course is to develop your study skills and explore your vocational or job-related areas of interest. The core components of the programme include employability, study skills, vocational tasters, including unit accreditation, work placements, English and Maths and enrichment. You will have an opportunity to tailor your timetable to meet your needs.

Throughout the programme, you will have access to a careers team to help you develop your longer-term career plans. You will achieve a Level 1 or 2 Vocational Certificate, depending on your level of study.

You will produce a folder of assessed work throughout the course.

You can progress to further study onto a Level 1 or 2 programme in a vocational area, employment, a Supported Internship, or an apprenticeship. Flexible start dates are available on all Preparation Routes courses.

* Level 1 or Level 2 Employability Skills,

* Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths as appropriate,

* Units or Awards in the relevant curriculum area

We offer Taster sessions for this course, so you can get a better feel for the course, as well as providing you with an idea of what College life is like.

BOOK YOU PLACE

You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk