Progression Gateway

This 1 year BTEC course aims to offer you the opportunity to develop skills in a supportive learning environment and will help you to build on existing skills and progress on to a relevant Level 1 course.

You will:

• Have a personal tutor who will help you with personal, social, emotional, developmental and educational requirements.  
• Have weekly tutorial sessions and personal target setting will contribute to achievement and progress  
• Participate in a work placement in your chosen area  
• Improve your English and Maths skills  
• Work towards a BTEC certificate by completing five assignments  
• Gain skills in personal study, learning skills, research and producing assignments  

Next steps: You could progress within College to one of the wide range of Level 1 courses available. You may also seek employment, an Apprenticeship or a supported Internship.

A positive attitude towards learning and gaining skills to enable progression. There are no formal entry requirements, however, students may have just missed out on the entry requirements for a Level 1 course and a year improving their grades and focusing on learning skills would be beneficial. Students need enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to succeed. All applicants are interviewed by a course tutor.

You have full access to a Learning Resource Centre and there is a refectory in the Hele Building allowing you to make full use of the College’s resources and provision.

A £55 resource fee applies.

The resource fee covers trips and visits, external speakers course material and any additional activities.