Jumpstart

Course Content

Award:
Profile of Achievment, National Tests in Literacy and Numeracy

What's it all about?:
Jumpstart is a new programme to support young people in their final year/years of compulsory education. The programme aims to help you feel good about your education so that you can fulfil your learning potential, now and in the future. As well as improving your maths, English and IT skills you will have the opportunity to experience vocational subjects such as hairdressing, beauty therapy, woodwork, painting & decorating, business studies and automotive.

What can Jumpstart offer me?

• Team building activities/projects
• Citizenship activities
• Job search/interview techniques
• Community-based projects
• Talks and visits from/to local employers
• City & Guilds profile of achievement award
• Short courses including first aid and health and safety.

Progression:
Mainstream education, E2E, Apprenticeships and employment, Princes's Trust Team

Entry Requirements:
Direct referral from your current school.

Duration: Roll-on, roll-off Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

Individually tailoured training covering literacy and numeracy assistance, vocational training and personal development

When can I study?:
Five hours per day, five days per week (flexible hours)

Are there any exams?:
Initial and diagnostic assessment.
Course Facts

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Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Learning Warehouse

Instalments:

Material Fees:


Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
JUMP

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.