Our Foundation Tier Learning programmes offer you the chance to decide what you want to do as well as providing you with plenty of personal support.
If you have not done well at school, or have problems, or find it difficult to fit in then our Gateway courses might be what you are looking for. We offer three routes and you will be able to achieve an Award, Certificate or Diploma depending on the number of credits you achieve.
Gateway to Independent Living
This course offers personalised learning programmes for each student, from Entry Level 1 through to Entry 3, depending on your needs and what you have achieved so far. It will introduce you to college life and give you the opportunity to develop your independence skills at the same time as working on your communication, literacy and number skills. You can also try out various vocational skills to help you make decisions about possible careers or volunteering options and gain qualifications at the same time. Units include: Creative Studies, Enterprise Skills and Using Community Facilities, How to Keep Fit and Healthy, Introduction to Computers, Effective Skills for Learning and Work, Planning for Progression, Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace and Skills for Daily Life. You can also take additional units in Catering and Horticulture.
Entry Requirements
- No formal entry requirements
- Full disclosure of any issues linked to health and safety
- You must be able to work safely with other students and staff
Career Progression
- Further study
- Into supported work
- Volunteering
Gateway to Further Study
This one year course offers you lots of choice to build up units at Entry 3 and Level 1 and gain a qualification to help you to move onto higher level courses. Mentors will help you overcome any problems with your learning by giving you encouragement and helping you to achieve your goals. You will have a friendly face to talk to when you need it and you can get additional learning support to help you with any work that you might find difficult. You will study core units in Communications, Literacy and Number and build up a programme of various vocational modules which may include: Audio Production, Developing Skills in Health and Social Care, Developing Skills in IT, Exploring Art, Design and Media, Food Service, Introducing Customer Care, Introducing Retail, Looking after Children, Taking Part in Sport.
Entry Requirements
- Literacy skills at Entry 3
- Full disclosure of any issues linked to health and safety
- You must be able to work with other students and staff
Career Progression
- Further study
Gateway to Employment
This route is similar to Gateway to Further Study but will place more emphasis in progressing into work based learning courses and Apprenticeships. If you have had a lot of problems and need some time to sort out what you want to do, then you may want to come on our short Change to Learning course. This course gives you the opportunity to assess where you are, what skills you already have and what support you may need if you want to carry on studying at college. By the end of the course you will have achieved a qualification and have a clear idea of what you need to do next in life.
Entry Requirements
- No formal entry requirements
- Full disclosure of any issues linked to health and safety
- You must be able to work safely with other students and staff
Career Progression
- Further study
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