Fircroft College

Progression Pathway

If you have no formal qualifications, the Progression Pathway programme at Fircroft College gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and start to gain qualifications, which will help you to get on in life and in work.

It also offers the opportunity for some people to go straight to working at a higher level towards gaining a full level 2 Certificate – a qualification which is sought after and recognised by employers.  

Progression Pathway courses cover the following subject areas:

• Gateway to Learning – if you’re new to Fircroft or to learning, we recommend you enrol on this course as a starter point. This course runs frequently throughout the year
• Skills for Life – the Maths and English skills you need to get on in work and life
• ICT - basic computing skills including word processing, Internet, email, spreadsheets and more
• Personal and Social Development – improving your personal wellbeing, confidence and social skills
• Skills for Learning – helping you to further develop your skills and progress to a higher level
• Surfing the Recession – NEW programme of courses designed to help you deal with monetary worries and the challenges of the recession
• Gardening – an introductory programme of short courses running every Spring and Summer.

Who is the Progression Pathway for?

This Pathway is most suitable if you:

• have no qualifications or a few low-level qualifications
• need to build your academic achievements at the right pace and level for you
• have been or are currently out of work
• are in a job with very limited opportunities to train
• have been out of formal learning for many years

Planning Your Learning

Choosing the right set of courses will help you get the most out of coming to Fircroft College. If you are not sure where to start, there are a number of ways we can help you decide.

You can:

Come to one of our monthly Open Days – these informal events are an opportunity for you to look around the College, determine what level you’re at and find out more about courses on offer

Contact us for free information, advice and guidance.

Enrol on our Gateway to Learning course, which will help you recognise your goals and set you on the right path to achieving them.

Please note: Individuals who hold A Levels, BTEC, degree or equivalent qualifications are not normally eligible to apply for Progression Pathway courses.