Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2019-20

Pathway to Level 3
or Employment
Course length: 1 or 2 years | Code: 4013
Entry requirements
• 2 GCSEs at grade 3 (D), to include English. Maths
must be at grade 2 (E) or above.
or
A BTEC Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma
at Level 2 Pass or above, plus a GCSE grade 3 (D)
or above in English.
• You will have an interview and further assessment
to check the course is right for you.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to try new things
and enthusiasm for learning.
About the course
The main focus of this course is to provide you with
the skills and confidence to take your career to the
next level, progressing on to a Level 3 course or
finding employment in an area of your choice. You
may need to resit English or maths GCSE, in order to
help meet the entry requirements of a Level 3 course
next year.
You will have the chance to try out a range of
subjects linked to our main full-time courses
which include Sport, Travel & Tourism, Childcare,
IT, Business, Music and Horticulture. There will be
lots of practical activities on offer, which will help to
develop your personal, social and work skills.
You also get the opportunity to gain valuable work
experience that will enhance your chances of
securing employment by the end of the course.
Your future
After this course, you will have a better idea of what
you want to do next. If you want to stay at College,
you will be clearer about which subject you prefer
and whether you want to study full-time on a BTEC
Level 3 course, apply for an advanced apprenticeship
or find employment.
Register your interest
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