Available start dates
Available start dates
Thursday, 01 September 2022
Various start dates throughout the year
College of West Anglia (King's Lynn campus)
16 Week(s)
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
What is Fresh Start?
Our Fresh Start programme creates a supportive and positive learning environment which is intended to develop study skills, as well as raise attainment and self confidence. Our programmes will see you working towards a City & Guilds qualification in Employment Skills and successful students can progress throughout the year, from Entry Level through to Level 2. Through the course you'll develop valuable life, communication, study and employability skills while also working on your English and maths.
If you decide to join Fresh Start, you'll be getting support with your personal development and giving yourself the opportunity to gain skills to progress to future study and employment.
During the course, you'll have access to career support which will help find the most appropriate next step for you, whether that's further study or employment.
Who is Fresh Start for?
Fresh Start is suitable for many, including those who:
have been out of education and wish to restart their learning journey at CWA.
didn't quite get the GCSE results they expected
find the thought of big classes daunting
aren't enjoying their current course and want to try something else
When does the course start?
Fresh Start has numerous short courses throughout the year, with our main intakes starting in September and October.
What will my week look like?
The course is 16 hours per week and is delivered over 4 - 5 days. The course is predominately classroom based with some online delivery (particularly for English and maths). Each 'block' of learning is 7 weeks long but successful students will be able to process throughout the year.
Course Details
How long is this course?
7 weeks
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course is 16 hours per week (4-5 days per week)
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course but all students will be expected to show they are committed to attend the full block of learning.
You must be aged 16 - 18 (or 19 - 25 with an active Education, Health & Care Plan) to study this course.
Your suitability for the course will be assessed before the start of the programme. This will likely involve an interview / information session with the course team.
Your next steps...
What qualification will I achieve?
City & Guilds qualification in Employability Skills (Entry Level, Level 1 or / and Level 2)
Functional skills in English and / or Maths
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