Pre Technical and Skills for Work at City

Leaving school can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what you want to do next or didn’t quite get the grades you hoped for. Our Pre-Technical and Skills for Living and Work pathway at City Campus is here to help you build confidence, develop new skills, and take the next step that’s right for you.

Pre-Technical Studies

Pre-Technical Studies offers a supportive first step into education for young people who have just missed out on the grades for Level 1.

The course helps learners build confidence, improve English and maths, and develop personal, social, and emotional skills. It also provides the opportunity to explore a technical area, helping students discover their strengths and interests in preparation for future learning or employment.

Foundation Studies

Foundation Studies is designed for young people leaving school with few or no GCSEs who need a fresh start in a supportive environment. It’s ideal if school didn’t go as planned, or if you would benefit from a smaller, more nurturing setting before joining a main college programme. You’ll build confidence while developing your English, maths, personal, social, and employability skills, and explore future career options through engaging, practical learning.

Assessment is portfolio-based, meaning your progress is measured through coursework, practical activities, and evidence you collect throughout your learning.

Some formal assessments may take place for English and Maths qualifications.

Completing a Pre-Technical Skills course will give you the confidence, experience, and knowledge to take the next step in your education or career. You can progress to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification, an apprenticeship, or explore entry-level roles in a wide range of technical and practical industries.