Foundation Learning - Passport to Apprenticeships
Course Overview
Foundation Learning - Passport to Apprenticeships
Want to start an apprenticeship but not quite ready yet?
This course is your perfect first step.
Passport to Apprenticeship is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and behavioursyou will need to succeed in a full apprenticeship. Whether you are interested in construction, childcare, hospitality, or something else, this course will help you find your path and prepare for it.
What You Will Do:
• Work towards a Certificate in Apprenticeship Readiness
• Take part in hands-on vocational sessionslinked to real careers
• Improve your Maths and English at a level that suits you
• Meet and learn from real employers
• Gain valuable experience through work placements
• Build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
Why Choose This Course?
• Get a real head start on your future apprenticeship
• Learn in a mix of classroom, practical and real-world settings
• Supportive tutors who help you at your own pace
• Discover what career suits you and what it takes to get there
If you are not quite ready to jump into an apprenticeship, this course will give you the passport to get there, with the skills, knowledge and confidence to go further.
Located at: The Fleets
Course Start: 01 September 2026
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: PFOUPAPP
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.
Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 03 October 2025.
