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    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.

    Qualification

    Level 1 Certificate in Progression; Level 1 Diploma in Progression

    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.

    Awarding Body

    Gateway

    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

    I'm interested. What should I do now?

    Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
    Ask Us a question about this course
    apply

    Funding Your Course

    If you're aged 19 or over and you want to study A Levels, an Access to Higher Education Diploma, or a Level 3 to 6 Vocational Qualification, you could be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.