Available to refugees or asylum seekers who have lived in the UK for at least 6 months.
A good quality laptop/PC
An internet connection that can support virtual learning, minimum 3 mbps
A webcam if your PC or lap top does not have a camera, at least 480p quality video
A basic calculator
*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
