Further education and training in Wales - Trailblazers

Further education and training in Wales: guidance
for disabled people
Contents
Page
1. Introduction 3
2. What qualifications can I get? 4
(a) Entry requirements 4
(b) Qualifications explained 5
3. Further education options 12
4. Training and apprenticeship options 15
(a) Apprenticeships 15
(b) Modern Skills Diploma 16
(c) Skill Build 17
5. How do I choose a course or training opportunity? 17
(a) Finding out more 18
(b) How do I apply to college? 19
(c) When should I apply? 20
6. Disability-related support 20
(a) Your rights under the Disability Discrimination Act 20
(b) Assessing your needs 21
(c) What kind of support is available? 22
(d) Who provides the support I need at college? 23
(e) Promoting disability equality 25
7. Financial information 26
(a) Tuition fees 26
(b) Day-to-day living costs 27
(c) Transport costs 29
(d) Other sources of funding 30
(e) Funding a place at a specialist college 30
(f) Welfare benefits 31
8. Other services available in colleges 33
9. Useful publications 34
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