Skills to Succeed Level 1
The Skills to Succeed study programme provides a progression route to employment, vocational study and/or apprenticeships for students studying at level 1.
The programme aims to equip students with the skills, experience and confidence required for successful progression so that students overcome complex barriers to learning and employment. Students are provided with a high level of support and guidance and are encouraged to set themselves challenging, achievable goals in order to reach their aspirations.
A key component of the programme is to support students to develop increased levels of independence with their academic learning, therefore, learning is predominately class room based. Practical and vocational skills are developed through participation in extended work experience; students are expected to attend a work placement independently for approximately 100 hours over the academic year.
Students will work towards completion of a City and Guilds, Level 1 Extended Award in Employability in addition to English and maths (as appropriate).
This is a full-time course which runs from September to June (36 weeks) and is delivered at Braintree.
We are still accepting late enrolments across most of our subject areas for both school leavers and adult learners.
What are my options?
Haven’t enrolled on a course yet? Studying somewhere else but not sure the course is for you? Studying with us but looking to swap courses?
Not a problem! Walk-in enrolments and advice about changing courses is available at both our Braintree and Colchester campuses.
I’m looking for an Apprenticeship – what are my options?
There are a number of options available to you at this stage of the application cycle. If you are interested in an Apprenticeship and have a contract offer of employment in place then please choose the option for your age from the below:
15 – 18 years old: Complete Our Late Application Form
19 years or older: Please click the ’19+ Years – How to Apply’ button located on each individual apprenticeship course page, where you will be taken to the application form.
What if I don’t have an employer?
If you do not have a contract offer of employment from an employer in place then there a number of options still available to you:
Skills to Succeed
Course Outline: provides a progression route to employment, vocational study and/or apprenticeships for students studying at level 1
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Location | Braintree |
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Applications | Applications open on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
Disclaimer
All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2022-23 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.
The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.
The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.
