College Ready Programme
Mode of study | Vocational Full-time |
Duration | 1 Year |
Campus | London Road Campus |
Start date | 4 September 2023 |
Course code | FLR0ESK (2324) |
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Who is it for?
Anyone aged 16-24 years
* who is wishing to progress onto further study,
* who the College believes has a reasonable chance of being ready for further studies by the next academic year
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements as you work at your own level. However, a literacy level of at least Entry 1 is advisable. You must be fully committed, reliable and punctual.
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What does the course involve?
If you need support to decide on your future plans, have few or no formal qualifications, or need to build confidence before your next step, we can offer you a flexible, tailored study programme that caters for a range of interests.
The aim of the course is to develop your study skills and explore your vocational or job-related areas of interest. The core components of the programme include employability, study skills, vocational tasters, including unit accreditation, work placements, English and Maths and enrichment. You will have an opportunity to tailor your timetable to meet your needs.
Throughout the programme, you will have access to a careers team to help you develop your longer-term career plans. You will achieve a Level 1 or 2 Vocational Certificate, depending on your level of study.
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How is the course assessed?
You will produce a folder of assessed work throughout the course.
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How much does it cost?
If you are aged 19 or over you may have to pay some tuition fees. This can be clarified by ringing Admissions on 01743 342346.
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Additional Notes
You can progress to further study onto a Level 1 or 2 programme in a vocational area, employment, a Supported Internship, or an apprenticeship. Flexible start dates are available on all Preparation Routes courses.
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Further Information
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Other details
* Level 1 or Level 2 Employability Skills,
* Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths as appropriate,
* Units or Awards in the relevant curriculum area
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What do I do next?
You can apply online via the APPLY NOW button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Open Evenings, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email admissions@scg.ac.uk

Miglena Doncheva
16-18 ESOL
You learn lots of vital skills on College Ready like how to conduct yourself in interviews and manage your time and coursework. I really enjoyed the course and became more confident with my presentation skills. It The ESOL course has helped me to improve my English and given me the opportunity to learn new things every day. Now I have a better job, new friends and more free time. At SCG I have been taught to read, write and speak better English.

Fatoumata Sawadogo
16-18 ESOL
ESOL gives me the chance to study, improve my English and decide what I want to do in the future. I also like how the teachers explain things when I don’t understand something. The teachers treat us all the same, wherever we come from and other students show respect to each other. The College has given me the chance to learn and do things I haven’t done before.

Maisy Bowdler
College Ready
Previous school: The Priory School
College Ready helps you decide what you want out of your future – it is a very useful course and you learn loads of vital skills to make sure you can succeed. You learn how to conduct yourself at interviews and how to manage your time and coursework. I really enjoyed the course and became more confident which helped me get onto the Level 2 Performing Arts course and I can’t wait to now progress to the Level 3 as I have always loved acting and singing.
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