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Alternative Curriculum - Alternative Curriculum

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Unknown/Not applicable
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025
September, October or January
Castleford College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, and residentials, which are payable by all students.

Available start dates

Monday, 01 September 2025
September, October or January
Wakefield College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, and residentials, which are payable by all students.

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 October 2025
September, October or January
Selby College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, and residentials, which are payable by all students.

Course Summary

BTEC Award at either Entry Level 3, Level 1, or Level 2, NCFE Award in Higher Study Skills at Level 3.

The Study Programme will deliver practical sessions in the classroom which will develop a student's self esteem, study skills to support them back into a college curriculum area and employability skills to support their development towards the world of work.

Students who have not secured a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English will continue to study those subjects to support future progression.


Course Details

Pearson BTEC Entry to Vocational Study at either Entry Level 3 or Level 1, Work Skills at Level 2 or NCFE Award in Higher Study Skills at Level 3.

The Study Programme will deliver practical sessions in the classroom which will develop a student's self esteem, study skills to support them back into a college curriculum area and employability skills to support their development towards the world of work.

Students who have not secured a Grade 4 or above in Maths and English will continue to study those subjects to support future progression.


How will it be delivered and assessed?

Portfolio based assignments and practical work.

Entry requirements

Prior qualifications will be assessed and used to determine the most appropriate level of study.

Your next steps...

Students can progress on to a full-time study programme at Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 within any area of the College, subject to meeting the entry requirements of the course and successful interview.

Additional information


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