Course overview
Achieve City of Bristol CollegeA Prince’s Trust qualification in Personal Development and Employability Skills.
This programme aims to help young people to progress into further education and/or employment.
The achieve programme will give you the opportunity to:
- Develop your own personal growth and engagement in, and through, learning.
- Engage in learning that is relevant to you and support your development of personal skills and attributes that are essential for working life and employment.
- Prepare for progression into further education programmes, apprenticeships or other work-based learning.
Dates and applications
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Course Code | Dates | Duration | Days | Hours per week | Start Time | Location | Fee | |
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LMF0802C01-1 | 28/04/2025 - 09/07/2025 | 1 years | Mon & Weds | 14.50 | 09:00 | SBSA and Construction Centre |
This course costs £162. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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LMF0802C01-1 | 27/04/2026 - 08/07/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 14.50 | 09:00 | SBSA and Construction Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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LGF0802C01-1 | 06/10/2025 - 17/12/2025 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 14.50 | 09:00 | College Green Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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LBF0802C01-1 | 20/01/2025 - 02/04/2025 | 1 years | Mon & Weds | 14.50 | 09:00 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course costs £162. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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LBF0802C01-1 | 19/01/2026 - 01/04/2026 | 1 years | Date/Day(s) Being Finalised | 14.50 | 09:00 | Ashley Down Centre |
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Additional information
Who is this course for?
Anyone aged 16 – 19 unsure of what they want to do or for those who wish to get back into education or employment.
What you'll learn
- A range of employability skills, from writing CV’s to interview skills.
- Undertaking a community project.
- Take part in fun and engaging team building activities.
- Develop a better understanding of what you would like to do in the future.
Course entry requirements
We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.
You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and/or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.
You need 3 GCSEs at Grade 1 to Grade 3, including Maths and English, or a previous vocational qualification.
Some Level 1 qualifications in trade-based subjects may require a slightly higher entry requirement based on the specific content of the course.
Don’t have any formal qualifications? Don’t worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.
We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process; we are here to help take you to the next level.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
The course will be delivered on site in college, with opportunities to complete tasks, challenges and projects throughout the city.
The course will be assessed through work books at regular intervals.
Future career and study opportunities
This course could lead to potential employment, apprenticeships or further study.
Additional costs
As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.
Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.
If you are on a limited income, you may be able to receive help from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.
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