About the course

Start dates for this course:

September 2025

November 2025

January 2026

This course is aimed at supporting young people to re-integrate back into education to support them to find a future course or career path that’s suitable to them. This programme develops confidence and self esteem as well as self-awareness. It allows students to develop skills that they will use in employment or on further courses including English and maths. Students also spend time researching courses and/or employment that they may wish to move on to on completion of the programme. You will either study the Certificate or Diploma qualification depending on what we feel is most appropriate for you.

Entry requirements

You must be 16-18 years old.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Entry will be decided through an interview process which will ensure the team can meet learner needs and aspirations.

Why study?

• Become familiar with College study
• Make friends, improve your confidence & self-esteem
• To gain an insight into the career options and choices available to you
• Receive support in applying for a course at College
• Support in applying for jobs
• Food hygiene activities in the skills kitchen
• Enrichment opportunities
• Cooking
• Community work

Where will this course take me?

Students can move on from this course into employment in a variety of sectors or to further programmes of study linked to their career goals.

Certificate

This is made of 7 units.

Diploma

This is made up of 17 units.

How will I be assessed?

Written work

Practical activities

Will I have to provide anything?

• Pen
• Paper
• Deposit for an iPad