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Overview
Are you about to start a course at a further education college? Come to us first to build your confidence with engaging tasks, to plan and prepare for your course. You will improve your skills with our resources and the support of our experienced staff.
This intensive, 5-day course prepares you for success on your College course.
This Course runs from Monday 23rd July - Friday 27th July.
Minimum entry requirements
There are no entry requirements. This course is ideal for you, if you are soon to start a course at a further education college in 2018-19. This course is particularly suitable for you, if you are a recent school leaver. It is also appropriate for you, if you are a more mature student, starting college after an extended break from formal education.
What you study
On this course you will cover:
- Study Skills (task completion, mindset, resilience, time management).
- Research Skills (library skills, locating and curating info).
- Group Work (working cooperatively).
- Presentation Skills (confidence, presence, voice, body language).
- Digital Skills (for learning and assessment).
- Writing Skills (structure, relevance, accuracy).
- Getting to know the College buildings and systems (how and where to get things done).