Foundation Studies Advance

This course will enable you build and develop your skills and confidence prior to your next step, whether that be a new college course, an apprenticeship or a job.

Course Overview

This unique start-up course is designed to support you in preparing for your future. It combines work experience and community engagement projects with one day a week at college, where you will study English, Maths and Digital Skills as well as developing your personal, social and independence skills. It will enable you to work as part of a team within local community projects and charities, progressing to securing a work placement in your area of interest, as well as studying for recognized qualifications in English, maths and Digital Skills.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds Functional Skills Maths 
• City & Guilds Functional Skills English 
• BTEC Essential Digital Skills 
• Work Experience College Certificate 

Duration: One year

Course Content 

You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course, including:

• Qualifications in English, Maths and Digital Skills
• Work experience with a Community Project, charity or local employer to boost your employability skills.
• Enrichment – taking part in extracurricular activities and trips
• Tutorials and pastoral support from a keyworker, who will support you in college and in your work placement throughout the course.

Entry Requirements

• No formal qualifications are required.
• All applicants will undergo an inital assessment in literacy and numeracy 
• Places will be offered following a satisfactory interview 
• Applicants will be expected to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to the course 

Progression 

Study options may include: 

• Level 1 or Level 2 course of your choice at the college 
• Foundation Studies Courses at the college 
• Traineeships  

Employment options may include: 

• Apprenticeships 
• Other employment with training 

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Foundation Studies in one of the following subject areas: 

• Skills for Working life
• Construction & Building Services 
• Computing & IT 
• Hospitality & Catering 
• Employability Skills 
• Childcare and Health & Social Care

Course Costs 

Please note, the costs given below are subject to change. 

Aged 16-18 years: There are no tuition or examination fees. 

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course): Tuition Fee £995 | Registration/Exam fee £150

Extra fees for all students: 

Additional Costs: £110

Contact 

Telephone: 0800 032 1986
Email: admissions@hlcollege.ac.uk