Progression Gateway
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Foundation Learning and Inclusion
- Qualification BTEC Entry Level 3 in Vocational Studies
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Entry Level
- Location Various – see below
- Course Length 1 year
This course can take place at either the Hele Road Centre in Exeter or the Centre for Progression in Tiverton.
Overview
This course aims to provide you with excellent grounding for further study and will prepare you to progress on to a Level 1 course or employment.
It covers key skills such as teamworking, organising yourself for study, personal development as well as offering a number of vocational tasters.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you need a little support with your learning or need to improve your Maths and English skills to enable progression.
- What you will study
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You will:
- Have a personal tutor who will help you with personal, social, emotional, developmental and educational requirements
- Have weekly personal development sessions and personal target setting will contribute to achievement and progress
- Participate in a meaningful and specific work placements and vocational tasters in your chosen area
- Improve your English and Maths skills
- Gain skills in personal study, working with others, assignment writing and meeting deadlines
- Entry Requirements
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There are no formal entry requirements for the Progression Gateway. You just need a positive attitude towards learning and want to develop your skills to enable progression. If you have just missed out on the entry requirements for a Level 1 course, and a year improving your grades and focusing on learning skills would be beneficial, then this is the course for you. Students need enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to succeed. All applicants are interviewed by a course tutor.
- Facilities
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You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym and a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
- Additional Costs
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An approx £55 resource fee applies.
The resource fee covers trips and visits, external speakers course material and any additional activities.
Progression and careers
You could progress to one of our Level 1 courses available including Art and Design, Business, Care, Media and IT or Outdoor Adventure. You could also progress onto another Level 1 course within another faculty or Level 2 programmes are also available. You may also seek employment or an Apprenticeship.
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Have a question?
Need help your application?
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Message us via our contact form
Ready to find out more?Why not come along to one of our open events, a chance to explore our facilities, ask questions about our courses and find out more about being a student at Exeter College.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“I’ve always grown up around mechanics and cars – these are my passion. The lecturers are really nice and the environment at College is really good too – I’ve made a lot of friends even though I didn’t know anyone when I came here.” Sinead studied Vehicle Maintenance and Repair – Light Vehicle Mechanical and Body... Read more >
“I have always loved working on cars and this course gives me everything I need for my future career. The teaching is brilliant too.” Rhys, studying Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Level 3 Read more >
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