Non regulated provision, Level 2, Preparation for Work
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3. It is not on the approved list for 16 to 18 funding, so check who can take it.
11 providers teach this exact qualification.
West Midlands4
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 37 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of Grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths is required. Where applicants have not p
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham · 37 weeks
They ask for: A minimum of Grade 3 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or Level 1 Functional Skills English and Maths is required. Where applicants have not p
Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
North West2
Manchester · 9 months
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required, just an interest and desire to learn digital and creative skills. However you will need to have an EHCP (Education & Heal
Their versionFreeBlackburn · 20 weeks
They ask for: GCSE 4 ideally ,although applicants with lower grades can apply and will undergo further assessments.
Their versionFree
Yorkshire and The Humber2
Rotherham · 200 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
London1
Dorton College of Further Education
Bromley · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,000
East of England1
Lowestoft · 27 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
North East1
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.