Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00941 |
Location | Northop |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course – 3 days per week |
Department | Foundation Learning |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
Step into Cambria is a course aimed at school leavers that takes place over 3 days per week and is available at our Wrexham and Flintshire campuses.
If you answer yes to some of these statements then this could be the right course for you:
● Not attended a mainstream school setting
● Been homeschooled
● Not attended a mainstream setting and need to be eased into FE
● Not sat any exams
● Have very low-grade GCSEs
● Need support with Maths and English
● Struggle with anxiety and mental health
● Missed a lot of your education
● Struggle with busy classrooms
● Develop your confidence and self-esteem
● Unfocused on a career path
STEP into Cambria is a transition year and is designed to help you overcome your barriers to learning and develop the skills needed for the next steps in your learning journey, whether that be on to a higher level course, JGW+ programme or entering the workplace. The course is designed to encourage learning outside of the classroom, to help develop softer skills such as confidence, communication and teamwork. In the final term supported tasters will be offered in different vocational areas to help you decide on your sector of interest.
Benefits of the STEP into Cambria programme include:
● Dedicated classrooms
● Learning support in every session
● Experienced and supportive tutors
● Supported transition into college
● Progress Coach support throughout your time on programme
● Access to our Additional Learning Needs and wellbeing hubs
● Dedicated Maths and English tutors
● Curriculum that allows for learner involvement - as a group, you will decide some of the units you want to cover
● Recognised qualifications that will help you to succeed and progress
STEP into Cambria Qualifications
● Duke of Edinburgh Award
● Entry Level Prince’s Trust Achieve qualification
● Entry 3 Life & Living Skills programme - adapted to meet learner needs
If you answer yes to some of these statements then this could be the right course for you:
● Not attended a mainstream school setting
● Been homeschooled
● Not attended a mainstream setting and need to be eased into FE
● Not sat any exams
● Have very low-grade GCSEs
● Need support with Maths and English
● Struggle with anxiety and mental health
● Missed a lot of your education
● Struggle with busy classrooms
● Develop your confidence and self-esteem
● Unfocused on a career path
STEP into Cambria is a transition year and is designed to help you overcome your barriers to learning and develop the skills needed for the next steps in your learning journey, whether that be on to a higher level course, JGW+ programme or entering the workplace. The course is designed to encourage learning outside of the classroom, to help develop softer skills such as confidence, communication and teamwork. In the final term supported tasters will be offered in different vocational areas to help you decide on your sector of interest.
Benefits of the STEP into Cambria programme include:
● Dedicated classrooms
● Learning support in every session
● Experienced and supportive tutors
● Supported transition into college
● Progress Coach support throughout your time on programme
● Access to our Additional Learning Needs and wellbeing hubs
● Dedicated Maths and English tutors
● Curriculum that allows for learner involvement - as a group, you will decide some of the units you want to cover
● Recognised qualifications that will help you to succeed and progress
STEP into Cambria Qualifications
● Duke of Edinburgh Award
● Entry Level Prince’s Trust Achieve qualification
● Entry 3 Life & Living Skills programme - adapted to meet learner needs
Each learner will complete the WEST diagnostic assessments for literacy and
numeracy.
STEP into Cambria Qualifications
● Duke of Edinburgh Award
● Entry Level Prince’s Trust Achieve qualification
● Entry 3 Life & Living Skills programme – adapted to meet learner needs
Assessment is via completed tasks throughout the year – there are no formal examinations.
numeracy.
STEP into Cambria Qualifications
● Duke of Edinburgh Award
● Entry Level Prince’s Trust Achieve qualification
● Entry 3 Life & Living Skills programme – adapted to meet learner needs
Assessment is via completed tasks throughout the year – there are no formal examinations.
There are no formal qualifications needed for this course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
This is a transition course that helps you focus on what career path you want to follow next. During the last term, you will try tasters in different vocational areas so you can decide on your next steps.
Progression will be into either a higher level vocational course, a Job Growth Wales+ programme or employment.
Progression will be into either a higher level vocational course, a Job Growth Wales+ programme or employment.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
Useful downloads
Useful downloads
Kit ListReady to begin your journey?
Our Open Days
Our Open Days are your chance to explore the College and find out about the range of courses we offer.
Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
28/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
21/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
Accessible Open Event – Northop
27/11/2024
17:00
Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
