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Working Towards IT & Administration (Aspire Brierley Hill)

at Dudley College of Technology, Dudley · college

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate1 yearFlexible

What the college says

This course is designed for young people with a special educational need or disability with an interest in developing their knowledge of Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, office administration skills and keeping safe online. All Aspire curriculum promotes preparation for adulthood which includes personal independence, employment, looking after yourself in the home, travel and community cohesion.Please note that �full time courses are between 16-18 hours per week and are not 5-day provision. Maths and English is taught as part of this study programme.If your travel is provided by school, sixth-form or local authority, this will need to be reapplied for prior to starting college.

What you need to get on

Applicants will be invited to attend a needs assessment to ensure support needs can be met. Following this, a mandatory taster session is arranged to provide transition into the area and for suitability for the programme to be assessed. If there are any concerns about suitability or our ability to meet support needs, this will be discussed with you. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dudley

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