A basic interest in the subject
A good standard of written English language (this will be assessed upon enrolment)
Available to those aged 19 and over (before September 2024) and who have been a resident in the UK or EU for the last 3 years
Free* to those that meet the eligibility criteria (see below).
This course does not contain a specific work experience component, but has other activities to help you develop employability skills. If you would like to undertake a work placement alongside your studies, our Employability Team can help.
You will be expected to supply your own stationery and you may want to purchase a textbook. You may also be asked to contribute to any courses and visits in which you take part.
A number of other training courses and qualifications are available at New College & The Adult Learning Centre.
*Free course available to those who meet government funding rules and are in receipt of Universal Credit AND unemployed AND earn less than £892 per month (individual claim) OR earn less than £1437 per month (household claim) but not in a work related activity group, ESA (not in WRAG), Council Tax Support, Housing Support, Income support or the unwaged dependent of someone receiving Working Tax Credit with a household income of less than £25,000.00.
*Free courses are available to those who meet government funding rules and are in receipt of Universal Credit AND unemployed AND earn less than £892 per month (individual claim) OR earn less than £1437 per month (household claim) and in a work related activity group OR those working, who may not be claiming benefit and earning less than £25,000.00 annual gross salary full time equivalent. Proof of eligibility must be presented before the course starts in order to reserve a slot
For those that don’t meet the free course eligibility criteria a fee will be payable to attend please contact us for details.
If you have a question about this or any other adult and professional course, email aec@newcollege.ac.uk or call 01793 511665
