Skills to Succeed

The Foundation Learning Skills to Succeed course is a free learning programme aimed at 16-18 year olds who are not in training or employment and wish to gain qualifications in maths and English from entry level to level 2.

The Skills to Succeed study programme provides a progression route to employment, vocational study and/or apprenticeships for learners studying at level 1. Programmes aim to equip learners with the skills and confidence required for successful progression by providing a highly supportive learning environment and diverse, exciting curriculum. learners are provided with a high level of support and guidance, and encouraged to set themselves challenging, achievable goals in order to reach their aspirations. Programmes incorporate a combination of vocational learning, personal and social skills, development and Functional Skills (English and Maths).

Enrichment activities are also included in the programme to develop confidence and social skills.

This is a full-time course which runs from September to June (35 weeks) or January to July (25 weeks) and is delivered at Braintree, Clacton, Colchester and Dovercourt.

Course Content / Modules

• Initial Assessment


• Individually Tailored Timetable


• Functional Skills in Maths and English


• City & Guilds Certificate in Employability and Personal Development.


• Career Planning, Job Search, Confidence Building, Health Awareness and Involvement with many outside Agencies such as The Youth Service and Prince’s Trust

Entry Requirements

3 GCSES (grades A* – G), including English and maths, and an interview

Course Progression

Progression routes for some of our students have been

•Full-time courses/Apprenticeships in Business and Administration, Public Services, Carpentry, Construction, Health and Social Care, Childcare, Motor Vehicle, Music, Health and Beauty, Painting and Decorating, Customer Care, Art and Design, Travel and Tourism, Sport and Recreation

• Employment in the construction industry, retail and care homes

• Prince’s Trust

• Skills for Enterprise Level 2

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.