Stepping On (Lifeskills)

This foundation learning tier course provides the progression pathway for young people who have yet to achieve the required grades to study fully and as independent learners in their chosen vocational area. In addition the Life skills developed will help to enable young people to enter adult life as confident and capable individuals.

Course content will include:
- English (functional skill)
- Vocational studies
- Personal and social development studies
- Problem solving skills
- Personal study skills
- Community related links

End Qualification:

City and Guilds functional English.
BTEC Vocational Studies Certificate / Diploma.
BTEC Award / Certificate Personal and Social Development.

These nationally accredited qualifications help to motivate and reward learners by formally recognising their achievements.

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

A willingness to succeed and improve grades. Students entering this programme will need to have achieved at entry level 2.

Assessment:

The course is assessed through a range of methods that include project work, assignments and the compilation of a portfolio. All work is internally verified and subject to external verification by the relevant awarding bodies.

Progression from this course:

On successful completion and reaching the required grades, students are then able to apply for interview onto the range of stepping out programmes to further their studies within their chosen vocational pathway. Stepping out pathways are available in childcare, health and social care, retail, uniformed services and horticulture.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)