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  • Starts 1 September 2025
  • London Road Campus
  • 1 Year
  • Vocational Full Time
  • FLR0ESK(2526)

You will produce a folder of assessed work throughout the course.

  • How much does it cost?

    If you are aged 19 or over you may have to pay some tuition fees. This can be clarified by ringing Admissions on 01743 342346.

  • Other Details

    * Level 1 or Level 2 Employability Skills,

    * Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths as appropriate,

    * Units or Awards in the relevant curriculum area

  • Who is it for?

    If you need support to decide on your future plans, have few or no formal qualifications, or need to build confidence before your next step, we can offer you a flexible and tailored study programme that caters for a range of interests. The course is for anyone aged 16-24 years:

    * who is wishing to progress onto further study,

    * who the College believes has a reasonable chance of being ready for further studies by the next academic year.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements as you work at your own level. However, a literacy level of at least Entry 1 is advisable. You must be fully committed, reliable and punctual.

  • What does the course involve?

    The aim of the course is to develop your study skills and explore your vocational or job-related areas of interest. The core components of the programme include employability, study skills, vocational tasters, including unit accreditation, work placements, English and Maths and enrichment. You will have an opportunity to tailor your timetable to meet your needs.

    Throughout the programme, you will have access to a careers team to help you develop your longer-term career plans. You will achieve a Level 1 or 2 Vocational Certificate, depending on your level of study.

  • Additional Notes

    You can progress to further study onto a Level 1 or 2 programme in a vocational area, employment, a Supported Internship, or an apprenticeship. Flexible start dates are available on all Preparation Routes courses.

  • Further Information

    We offer Taster sessions for this course, so you can get a better feel for the course, as well as providing you with an idea of what College life is like.

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  • What do I do next?

    You can apply online via the APPLY button. You can also apply for a second, alternative programme of study such as A Levels via a separate application. If after reading this factsheet, you are still undecided about the course most suitable for you, please drop into one of our open evenings, ring the Admissions Department on 01743 653111, or email admissions@scg.ac.uk

Preparation Routes

  • 16-18 ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • ASDAN

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • College Ready Programme

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • DFN Project Search; ESS Compass Group at RAF Cosford

    Starts 1 September 2025

    Offsite

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  • DFN Project Search; Shrewsbury Hospital

    Starts 1 September 2025

    Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

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  • Supported Internship

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Bookkeeping & Accounting Info Evening
    16 January 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Project Search Supported Internship Information Evening
    28 January 2025 - 5.00pm-6.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: English Bridge Campus #3
    4 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: Welsh Bridge Campus #3
    4 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Open Evening: London Road Campus #2
    13 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • Discover Apprenticeships
    13 February 2025 - 5.00pm-7.00pm Book
  • SCG Taster: Preparation Routes
    19 March 2025 - 4.30pm-6.00pm Book
  • Apprenticeship Taster Sessions
    5 April 2025 - 9.00am-11.00am Book