Level: BTEC Entry Level Certificates
Study Mode: Part- time
Duration: 1 or 2 years
Minimum Age: 16 years
Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications required
How to Apply: Direct to the College

The Contact Course gives skills needed for independent living, making choices and the world of work. It provides a creative and supportive environment for students with learning difficulties.

It is a part-time course and students attend college 2 days a week, on Mondays and Tuesdays.

An overview of the course is below, however, please feel free to contact the Contact course staff at enquiries@hca.ac.uk or telephoning 01432 273359

The course includes communication and numeracy skills as well as social and life skills. There is a strong emphasis on creativity through art and design, media and Performing Arts.

Practical workshop activities include ceramics, printmaking, textiles and photography. Functional skills of literacy, number and I.T. are used across the curriculum. A separate certificate in Performing arts enables the students to take part in drama and music productions each year.

During the year Contact course students may work with students from Art and Design and Performing Arts and Music courses on integrated collaborative projects and productions.

The course is made up of the following qualifications:
Certificate in Performing Arts Level 1
Certificate in Personal and Social Development Entry Level 2
Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work Entry Level 2

Students can progress to a second year with the Contact Course, delivered at Entry level 3, other Further Education training schemes, or supported work placements.