Foundation Entry Level 3 Pathway

This course is for students who are undecided about which direction to take and who do not have the qualifications to study a full Level 1 course.

It offers you the opportunity to learn in a supported environment at a pace that suits you.

You will build your skills in English, Maths and ICT, developing personal and social skills that employers look for, and do hands-on learning in a vocational area of your choice.

- Functional skills Maths
- Functional skills English
- Skills towards enabling progression Entry Level 3 vocational qualification in one of the following;

• Business
• Catering
• Creative arts
• Construction
• Health and childcare
• Horticulture
• IT
• Retail and travel
• Sport

Your tutor will work with you to set individual learning targets each term and you will get feedback on your progress.

You will be assessed through creating a folder of evidence for each subject. You will be assessed at a level that suits you. Functional skills will be assessed through external examinations.

This is a one year full-time course which you attend three days a week. Learning will take place through a range of traditional classroom based activities, practical hands-on learning, research activities, educational visits and team work. You will learn in small classes so you will get the support you need.

You gain:
Functional Skills in Maths and English
Certificate in Skills towards Enabling Progression Entry Level 3

You need to undertake an initial assessment in English and maths and have a successful interview with a member of the course team.

It is likely that you will have taken some GCSEs at school and achieved grades E-G, or can demonstrate English and Maths levels at E2/3 in your initial assessment in order to be considered for a place.

The aim of this course is to help you to increase your confidence and progress to further courses or employment. On successful completion of the course you can move on to Foundation Level 1 or employment.