How to Apply - School Leaver
Step 1
Attend one of our Open Events. If you need additional advice about the options available, please contact our Student Services team on 01282 440209
Step 2
Complete an application form. This can be a paper copy taken from a prospectus or our School Liaison Team, you can call them on 01282 440370. You can also apply online using the link below.
Step 3
If you complete a paper application, please send it into College. You should aim to get this done as soon as possible during Year 11 as some courses are extremely popular and fill early!
Step 4
You and your parents will be invited for an interview, which will take place between November and May. It is an informal process and is your chance to ask questions about your chosen subject as well as helping staff to match you with the right programme. If you have a Record of Achievement or Progress File, please bring this with you.
Step 5
Following a successful interview you will be offered a place which may be conditional on your exam results. We will invite you to our Apprenticeship Induction Day in June. This is a great opportunity to meet your tutors and other new students and take part in a variety of activities. You will also be placed onto our Pre-Apprenticeship programme.
How to Apply - Adult Apprentices
If you are already in employment and wish to gain nationally recognised qualifications to support your skills, you should discus this with your employer. Next, call our Business Centre on 01282 440317 to discuss the options available. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships which can be tailored to suit your job role.
Case Study
Jessica Whitwam
Jessica is a former student of SS John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Humanities College, who is currently completing a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care.
Jessica is undertaking her Apprenticeship at Sevacare Home Care Services, where she is working as a Community Support Worker and says that she loves learning new things every day and meeting new people.
She also said. “Health and Social Care is really great, knowing that you are really helping someone is very rewarding.”
After completing her Apprenticeship, Jessica has ambitions to study at University and has successfully applied and been given a place to study Adult Nursing at Lancaster University.
