Foundation Learning and Skills/ Skills for Life
A foundation course will improve your literacy, numeracy and independence if you haven't got the grades to progress to a Level 2 course.
You can explore different subjects from construction to electrical installation with the expert knowledge of our qualified tutors. You'll also learn in our top notch facilities at either Whitefriars Training Centre or Harrow Skills Centre.
We also have ESOL Foundation Learning courses if English isn't your first language and you'd like to move onto further education or employment.
Take a look at our Foundation Learning and ESOL Foundation Learning Vocational Courses .
Courses by Level
Your Choice
Your Choice is a 17 week programme for young people over 16 who are not in employment, education or training who would like a fresh start and the chance to attend college. You get the opportunity to contribute to the design of your own programme and explore a range of different subject areas, including:
Subject areas include:
• Childcare
• Retail
• Business Administration
• Information Technology
• Sport & Leisure
This way it's 'Your Choice'.
The programme enables you to make an informed choice and to develop your learning and employability skills, whilst preparing you for further study or employment.
Your programme will include a placement to help you develop your potential for employment.
Extra benefits
• Subsidised gym membership
• Free internet access in our Learning Resources Centre
• Free careers advice for your next move
• Access to career openings via Apprenticeships, BTECs and A Levels
You will need
GCSE grades D-F including English and Maths. An interview. An initial assessment.
This qualification will provide the skills and knowledge to enable learners to progress to a range of vocational courses. Learners who achieve FS English & Maths at E3 can progress to a Level 2 vocational qualification and learners who achieve FS English & Maths at E2, can progress to a Level 1 vocational qualification.
For more information please call Rhona on 020 8909 6070.
