Step Up to Level 2 - English, Maths and Digital Skills

Our new study programmes are designed to help you strengthen your English, maths and digital skills. Theyre ideal if you want to focus on these essential subjects before progressing to the next level of your chosen vocational route or if you simply want to prioritise English and maths over a vocational course. This course will focus on functional skills in English and Maths; whilst our "Step up to Level 3" course will focus on GCSEs.

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Course Description
During the course, you'll complete up to nine hours in English and Maths a week, working towards achieving your functional skills qualifications.

On top of that, you'll also spend three hours a week working towards a nationally recognised level 1 qualification in essential digital skills, where you'll build practical, work ready abilities across 5 key areas:
- Using devices and handling information
- Creating and editing documents
- Communicating
- Transcating
- Being safe and responsibility online
It's a great addition to any CV!

Where timetables allow, we also hope to offer practical vocational taster sessions linked to your intended progression route, giving you valuable experience and helping you prepare for your next step.
Entry Requirements
You will need:
- To complete an initial assessment to help determine what level of functional skills you're working towards
Course Length

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

08/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.
Course Fees

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.
Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

Gateway Level 1 in Essential Digital Skills Functional Skills in English and / or Maths

How is my course assessed?

You will complete exams for your functional skills qualifications and produce a portfolio of evidence with both practical tasks and assignments for your essential digital skills course.