FAQs
Do you only have courses in Motor Vehicle, Construction and Hair and Beauty?
No, we also run courses in a host of subjects such as Management, Team Leading, Customer Service, Hospitality and Catering, Retail, Administration, Travel, ICT, Health and Safety and Food Hygiene. These courses can be accessed by people of all ages at work or 14-19 students who wish to enhance their learning at school.
Will you have courses for 14- 16 Year Olds at the Wolds College?
Yes, but for the first year of the college we are concentrating on courses for Post 16 students and work based learners.
We will also look at some supplementary courses and tasters to help young people gather the skills they require. Diploma courses will then be available from 2009.
For these supplementary courses please speak to your school to express and interest.
As an employer, can I send members of staff for training at the Wolds College?
Yes, one of the focuses of the Wolds College is on Adult learning and encouraging employers to use the facility to train staff using our state of the art facilities. We are happy to listen to your requirements and build courses to suit you and your employees.
I am doing A’ Levels but want to do some vocational skills, can I do this at the Wolds College?
From September, there will opportunities to enhance your skills with courses at the Wolds College. It is envisaged that these taster sessions (which could lead to proper qualifications) will be run on a Wednesday afternoon. If they fit with your current school timetable then you need to speak to your school to find out more.
Who will take care of my key skills?
For those 14 – 19 students who are undertaking full time courses at the Wolds College, Key Skills will be developed back in your host school on a Wednesday. For all Work based learners then key skills will be provided by your training provider.
I have left school and am not a student at a partner organisation, can I still come to the Wolds College?
Yes, all you need to do is apply to the college and we will register you with a partner school. All of your full time course will be delivered at the Wolds College with your key skills being delivered by a local partner.
As a new college, is there a risk that you might not deliver the right academic standards?
All of our Teaching Partners are existing providers of this training and have been specifically chosen because of their specialism in this field. The college has been designed specifically for this type of training and incorporates the latest state of the art technology. All students (whether 14-19 or work based) will receive the same opportunities to succeed as anyone going to an "established" institution.
How do I get to the Wolds College?
We are currently working with the Lincolnshire County Council to look at the travel plans for all Wolds College 14-19 students. This means providing transport where there is currently no provision. The task of getting you to and from the college will fall on your own school and plans are being put into place for this September.