Pre-Access to Higher Education
Key Details
- Available at:Rhyl, Caernarfon
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 year
Pre-Access to Higher EducationFull-Time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
This programme is for students who wish to progress to study at Level 3 and aspire to higher education.
You will be studying a range of areas associated with the skills needed to successfully follow a Level 3 programme. Maths GCSE is included in the programme.
Entry Criteria
In order to qualify for this course, you should have at least three years of relevant life skills gained after compulsory education and will also need at least one of the following:
- 3 GCSEs at grade D or above, and 1 GCSE at grade E, including English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
- A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass
As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.
Delivery
The course is delivered through a blend of the following:
- Group work
- Classroom-based learning
- Tutorial support
- Educational visits
- Virtual learning area (MOODLE)
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
- Practical and written assessments/assignments
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Portfolios of work
- Examinations
- Performance and observation
Progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a number of courses at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:
- Access to Higher Education Diploma
- AS/S Level Qualifications
- Level 3 vocational qualifications
Other details
Course type: Full-Time (Further Education)
Level:
2
Bilingual:
n/a