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Pathway to Construction (Sep Start)

Course Summary

This is a full-time introductory programme for young people who left school without formal qualifications but who want to go on to study a Level 1 course in Construction. Students study the Prince’s Trust qualifications in Personal Development and Employability Skills, which recognise the personal skills, qualities and attitudes needed to progress onto education and needed by employers across a range of sectors.

You must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements, but you must show a desire to study. You will be interviewed by the curriculum team to ascertain suitability and commitment.

You can apply online or by phoning our Advice and Guidance Department on 0208 394 3038. You will then receive an email inviting you in for interview. The interview consists of an initial assessment before having a meeting with a member of the teaching team.

During interview students will be assisted to identify additional support needs before establishing the right starting point. Candidates will need to show a desire to attend college before being offered a place.

Please bring a copies of your EHCP to the interview along with a list of previous achievements. We may not be able to photocopy on the day so we would be grateful if you could provide a copy for us to keep.

Students undertaking this course usually progress onto a vocational course at Nescot.

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


Additional costs include:

  • Trips - £66
  • Cookery - £22
  • Stationary/USB - £16.50

Students can join the course in September or January and the qualifications are offered as an Award and Certificate. Students develop English and maths skills through a range of stepping stone qualifications, with a GCSE re-sit option for students with a Grade 3 who start in September. 

Students are based in the Built Environment Faculty to ensure they develop the behaviours required for work in the industry. Students experience a range of vocational tasters including plumbing, carpentry & joinery, electrical installation, brickwork and plastering. this gives the students and staff the opportunity to recognise the students skills and recommend progression outcomes.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

Overview

  • Course Code:

    N7013

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Course length:

    Full-time – usually four days per week (16 hours) over 2 - 3 terms

  • Start date:

    September 2024
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  • Course Code:

    N7013

  • Study type:

    Full Time

  • Course length:

    Full-time – usually four days per week (16 hours) over 2 - 3 terms

  • Start date:

    September 2024

You must be at least 16 years old. There are no formal entry requirements, but you must show a desire to study. You will be interviewed by the curriculum team to ascertain suitability and commitment.

You can apply online or by phoning our Advice and Guidance Department on 0208 394 3038. You will then receive an email inviting you in for interview. The interview consists of an initial assessment before having a meeting with a member of the teaching team.

During interview students will be assisted to identify additional support needs before establishing the right starting point. Candidates will need to show a desire to attend college before being offered a place.

Please bring a copies of your EHCP to the interview along with a list of previous achievements. We may not be able to photocopy on the day so we would be grateful if you could provide a copy for us to keep.

Students undertaking this course usually progress onto a vocational course at Nescot.

Please note:

  • Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not charged course fees.
  • For more information about financial support, please click here.


Additional costs include:

  • Trips - £66
  • Cookery - £22
  • Stationary/USB - £16.50

Students can join the course in September or January and the qualifications are offered as an Award and Certificate. Students develop English and maths skills through a range of stepping stone qualifications, with a GCSE re-sit option for students with a Grade 3 who start in September. 

Students are based in the Built Environment Faculty to ensure they develop the behaviours required for work in the industry. Students experience a range of vocational tasters including plumbing, carpentry & joinery, electrical installation, brickwork and plastering. this gives the students and staff the opportunity to recognise the students skills and recommend progression outcomes.

Disclaimer:

This Nescot College website describes the facilities and courses which the College intends to offer during the academic year commencing Autumn 2024. The web pages are prepared in advance of the academic year to which they relate and every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in these pages is helpful, fair and accurate at the time of printing. However, this information is subject to change over time.

Nescot will take reasonable steps to provide the courses and services as described, however, the College cannot guarantee the provision of any course or facility. Some circumstances, such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module (please note that this list is non-exhaustive), may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed on the website. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. Where circumstances demand an unavoidable change or where it is necessary for the College to discontinue a programme of study, Nescot will take all reasonable steps to minimise the effect and all proposed changes will be notified to potential applicants who have registered an interest in the relevant programme at the earliest possible opportunity as well as being reflected on the College’s website. In addition, any changes between the website and the proposed course and services will be notified to applicants at the time of making an offer.

All prices quoted may be subject to change and you will be notified of any such change when any offer of a place is made to you by Nescot.

Should you become a student of the College, this notice shall be a term of any contract between you and Nescot. Any offer of a place at the College shall be subject to the student enrolment conditions and the College’s rules and regulations as amended from time to time. A copy of the Nescot’s current terms and conditions can be obtained in writing from Nescot, Quality Office, Reigate Road, Ewell, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 3DS.

Last updated - 13/10/2023

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