Gateway to Skills Level 1

• An ideal introduction to College life or a progression route from Pathways
• Varied choice of units for those who are not sure what they would like to do as a career
• Small groups
• Plenty of support and confidence building
• Work experience
• Excellent progression onto other College courses

• Edexcel Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Preparation, which includes areas such as career skills and employability skills
• One week of work experience
• You can choose 3 subjects from a range of units (please see below)
• Essential Skills for Progression in English and Maths to support your basic education and career development

Units may include:

• Construction
• Developing Skills in Health & Social Care
• Hospitality & Catering
• Horticulture
• Performing Arts
• Looking After Children
• Taking Part in Sport
• Land-based Studies

• Practical delivery of most subjects
• In small groups so plenty of access to the tutor
• In-class support available

• Access to all the purpose-built vocational areas of the College
• Centre for Construction
• Catering and Hospitality Kitchens
• Horticulture greenhouses and facilities at The Centre for Rural and Equine Studies
• Performing Arts Drama Studio
• Sandylands Sports Centre