Once you have applied for a course, our Admissions team will be in touch with you to discuss your ambitions, any support you might need, and how the college could help you to reach your goals.
What the Admissions Team Will Do
- Talk with you to make sure Fircroft is the right fit and that we can meet your needs. This may include initial English and Maths assessments.
- Offer clear information, advice and guidance to help you choose the most suitable course or pathway.
- Explain what you’ll learn and how the course can support your personal or career development.
- Discuss fees (if any apply) and explore available funding options.
- Support you through the application process and stay in touch as you prepare to join us.
Take a look at our courses up to July 2026, here.
Careers Advice and Progression Support
During your time at Fircroft, you’ll have access to personalised careers guidance from our Careers and Progression Coordinator. Depending on the type of course you choose, you can expect:
- One‑to‑one careers advice tailored to your ambitions.
- Group workshops on CV writing, interview skills, apprenticeships, volunteering and more.
- Support with UCAS applications, personal statements and student finance.
- In‑class activities designed to build the skills employers value.
- Up‑to‑date careers information, including insights into the local job market.
- Personalised action plans to help you stay on track with your goals.
- An inclusive, accessible service that promotes equality, diversity and additional learning support.
- Online resources to help you boost your employability at your own pace.
- Careers events featuring guest speakers and interactive employer stands, including our Skills for Aspiring Support Workers Partner Day (link to story)
- Signposting to external services, including financial support and help with funding applications.
Learning Support Throughout Your Journey
Your Tutors and Learning Support staff will be with you every step of the way. They’ll talk with you regularly about your progress, your aspirations and the direction you want your learning to take.
We’re committed to helping you succeed, and we’ll do everything we can to support you in achieving your goals.
Working With Employers: Get Involved
We’re always looking to strengthen our links with employers to help shape our curriculum and support learners into meaningful progression routes.
We are particularly keen to partner with employers connected to:
- Adult Skills: Pre Access and Access to Higher Education
- Personal Development
- ‘Working With’ courses (e.g., working with people, communities, or support roles)
- Green Skills
- Digital Skills
If you’re interested in collaborating with us or exploring how you can support our learners, please get in touch at robyn.dawes@fircroft.ac.uk to arrange a chat.
Read here about how 3 of our many valued partners visited Fircroft’s Skills for Aspiring Support Workers students to give essential insights and guidance around working in the health and social care sector.
