- Duration
1-3 years (Award, Certificate and Diploma on offer)
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
This programme is perfect for those young people looking to increase their confidence, develop their independence and flourish as an individual in a beautiful land-based environment.
Students cover a range of topics, such as:
- Physical health and wellbeing
- Personal progression plans
- Participating in an outdoor learning activity
- Becoming more environmentally aware
- Exploring resilience
Alongside this, students have an individualised learning programme that enables them to make outstanding personal and academic progress. They will develop the necessary skills and attributes that prepare them for adulthood, including social communication, teamwork, enterprise and IT skills.
This predominantly leads to students progressing onto our Level 1 Preparing for Progression Programme.
What support will be offered?
All programmes are designed to meet the learner's needs and support them to fulfill their aspirations. All learners are supported appropriately to their needs.
Entry Requirements
Young people aged 16+ (Entry requirements: to have completed at least an Entry 2 qualification, however, this can be reviewed on a case by case basis).
Bursaries
Financial support could be available to you depending on your household income, eligibility criteria, and level of study. A bursary, which is money given directly by the Government, could help fund bus travel, accommodation, course equipment, college meals, or educational trips.
Course Fees
Students aged 16-18 on 31st August in the year of starting the course do not pay tuition fees.
Students aged 19-23 studying their Level 1, 2 or first Level 3 may be entitled to tuition fee waiver depending on criteria eligibility.
Students aged 24+ who are studying a second Level 3 course or aged 24+ who are studying their first Level 3 course will have to pay tuition fees, depending on the course.
Students on low income who can prove they earn less than £25,000 (from September 2024); are unemployed; or receive state benefits could be entitled to a tuition fee waiver.
All students pay a standard facility fee of £150 to use communal, non-educational facilities.
Material fees apply to Floristry, Blacksmithing and Metalwork, Agricultural Engineering, and Motor Vehicle students, which contribute to quality resources and equipment for their studies.
Equipment & PPE
Students on a 14-16, Level 1, 2, 3, or Foundation Learning course may be required to purchase equipment such as a uniform, PPE, or kit before starting their course. Material fees are applicable depending depending on the course studied.
Work Experience
Work experience enhances your studies and is an important part of your course. It ensures you leave college ready for the world of work. It is compulsory to undertake an element of work experience when studying a Level 1, 2, or 3 course.
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