This programme is designed to help you progress to further vocational or academic courses by combining language learning with ICT and the development of personal and life skills.

Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Bilingual young people who have studied English for some years and need to further develop their language skills alongside the study of IT, before progressing on to mainstream courses. You may have recently arrived from abroad or have spent a short time in an English school but have few qualifications.

Entry Requirements

You do not need any qualifications for this course. You will have an initial assessment to establish your level of English and an initial maths assessment. You will also have an interview to find out about your previous educational experience and your hopes for the future, and to give you a chance to ask questions and discuss the possibility of following a vocational or academic pathway.

About the course

You will study:

• Word processing, spreadsheets and IT theory
• English
• Maths
• Study skills
• Citizenship.

You will have weekly tutorials and receive advice on careers and work. One of the main features of the programme is an emphasis on pastoral support and looking after the individual needs of students, and we have a welfare officer to give you advice on issues such as housing, benefits, and finding a doctor or solicitor.

Additional Opportunities

The course includes visits to local places of interest and you will receive advice on careers and further courses.

How will I be assessed?

You will work towards an Entry 3 or Level 1 qualification in English by building a portfolio of work throughout the year and taking Skills for Life exams in English and maths. Students with a strong background in mathematics may be entered for GCSE.

You will also work towards the City and Guilds 7262-01 Certificate for IT Users which is assessed through a combination of online multiple-choice tests and practical assignments. The multiple-choice tests are designed to test your core subject knowledge, while the practical assignments are set to test your practical abilities and knowledge.

Where next?

When you are ready you can go on to a higher level IT course at the college.

How to apply?

You do not need to complete an application form for this course. However, we do need to ensure that the course is right for you. Please call us on 020 8326 2020 or drop in to the college during opening hours for an informal chat before you enrol.