On the one year Entry Level course; students achieve entry level 3 qualifications in English, PSHE, Preparation for Employment and ICT with course tutor Eileen Havard. Students would all potentially benefit from another year in education and the course concentrates on improving functional skills and preparing for employment.

Foundation Level 1 is a one year course for post 16 learners. Some students apply to join in March through the normal year 11 admission route but others are able to enrol as late as September when GCSE results are in. Entry is done by interview and students should have the potential and willingness to improve their education over the year.

All the courses put a special emphasis on functional skills and we aim to get students qualifications in Adult Literacy and Numeracy and ICT at level 1 or 2, depending on ability, before they leave.

The Foundation Learning Diploma consists of a combination of these functional skills, units of credit in personal, social development; eg financial management or career progression, and vocational units.

The course allows students to gain qualifications in different vocational areas (usually two) offered at College, such as ICT, care, art, drama, sport, hair and beauty, media, or in practical skills useful in an apprenticeship. Course tutor Liz van Katwyk is responsible for the IT Users course and Jackie Chilton is tutor to the students following the other courses.

Both courses take place at the Delancey Campus and we are able to use resources within other departments on the site eg. media and art studios
If you need any more information or would like to come and see our provision please contact me or the other tutors on my College number 01481 737517
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