BTEC Entry 3 Certificate in Entry to Vocational Studies

The course aims to equip you with the skills and qualifications to progress onto a Level 1 programme or to improve your chances of obtaining paid employment. This is a one year course, where you will develop your Maths and English alongside your ability to organise, plan and produce assignment work.

Alongside the development of your English and Maths, we complete 3 main phases on our Entry 3 Foundation Course.

Phase 1 - Initial assessment, Student welfare, Mind-set, Teambuilding, Assignment guidance, Organisation and Enrichment.

Phase 2 - Vocational assessment period (2 core and then choice of units)

Phase 3 - Next steps - Preparation for Level 1, Employment support and career guidance.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18. If you are outside this age group, please contact Charlotte Robertson on 01782 254141 or email charlotte.robertson@nscg.ac.uk.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a household income under £26,000 can receive up to £20 per week financial support to help pay for travel and meals and meet the costs of essential trips, books, stationery and equipment. The payments will be subject to full attendance on your course. A range of other financial support is available, depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance