New Applicants HUB

New Applicants HUB

Course preview days – July 2024

We understand that the move from school to college can be a big step and our course preview days are designed to help you make that transition a little easier. This year we are running our course preview days on Monday 1st, Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd July, either a morning or afternoon session. The day will depend on the course you are planning on studying.

They will give you the opportunity to:

get to know the college campus
meet the tutors
find out more about the course
have any questions answered
meet other students on the course

The health and safety of our visitors is very important to us, so to allow us to manage numbers effectively and ensure we have the correct staffing levels you will need to book to attend a course preview day.

You will receive a letter week beginning 13th May 2024 where you will be asked to book your place via a link on our website. Please note: the letter will be sent to your parents if you are 18 or under.

Each course area will have a set date and time allocated to them; all you need to do is click on your campus of study and select the appropriate course, you will then see the designated date and time slot.

Please note, clicking submit will secure your place, but you won’t receive an automated email confirmation, so please note the date and time; however, we will contact you nearer to the day to remind you of your booking.

Please look out for the letter in May and we will look forward to seeing you in July.

If you have any questions please email applications@southstaffs.ac.uk or call 0300 456 2424 where the Learner Services team will be happy to help.

Application guide for school leavers

Here’s how to apply for September 2024

Step 1: Visit our website and complete an online application form for the course that you are interested in. Each application will receive an email acknowledgement so that you know it has been received.

Step 2: After you have submitted your application one our friendly Learner Services team will contact you to confirm either an interview or an IAG Session, depending on your chosen course, where they will discuss any support, you may require. During this appointment our teaching staff will talk through your career aspirations and predicted grades. This just helps us to make sure you have applied for the right course to help you to achieve your career goals.

Please note interviews will take place over the phone and IAG Sessions will be face to face at one of our Saturday Open Days or during an evening weekday slot, but our email correspondence will confirm that for you.

You will also receive a call from one of the team the day before your interview/IAG Session as well as a text reminder on the day. Please note any calls from us will show as a private number calling.

Step 3: If the course is suitable for your requirements, you will be given a verbal offer. If you accept this verbal offer you will receive a follow-up confirmation email asking you to confirm the offer by clicking on a link in the email. By doing this it secures your place at the college so please try and respond as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Step 4: The first stage of the enrolment process will be for applicants to complete an online enrolment form, upload a photo and digitally signing the learning agreement.

(Please note: the photo will be used for your ID badge so will need to be professional which means the photo should be of you and only you. Please do not include objects, pets etc. and avoid busy backgrounds. Just keep it simple).

Step 5: The second stage will be an invitation to attend a targeted enrolment slot. This will give you the opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff face-to-face who will confirm your course level. Please don’t forget to bring along your GCSE results and other required information as detailed on the ‘hello and welcome’ page.

(Please note: If you haven’t done as well as you expected please don’t worry, there will be several options available for you to consider. Our teaching staff will discuss these options with you).

You will also speak to the maths and English team and Learning Support team, if applicable. And finally, our Learner Services team will check all your details and retake your photo if the uploaded one isn’t suitable (as detailed above).

The enrolment process takes about 20-30 minutes but can be longer if you need to see the Learning Support and/or maths and English team.

Step 6: We look forward to seeing you on your enrolment invite day where you will officially become a South Staffordshire College learner and start your career journey with us. Congratulations!
Application guide for adults (age 19+)

Step 1: Visit our website and complete an online application form for the course that you are interested in. Each application will receive an email acknowledgement so that you know it has been received.

Step 2: After you have submitted your application one our friendly Learner Services team will contact you to confirm either an interview or an IAG Session, depending on your chosen course, where they will discuss any support, you may require. During this appointment our teaching staff will talk through your career aspirations and predicted grades. This just helps us to make sure you have applied for the right course to help you to achieve your career goals.

Please note interviews will take place over the phone and IAG Sessions will be face to face at one of our Saturday Open Days or during an evening weekday slot, but our email correspondence will confirm that for you.

You will also receive a call from one of the team the day before your interview/IAG Session as well as a text reminder on the day. Please note any calls from us will show as a private number calling.

Step 3: If the course is suitable for your requirements, you will be given a verbal offer. If you accept this verbal offer you will receive a follow-up confirmation email asking you to confirm the offer by clicking on a link in the email. By doing this it secures your place at the college so please try and respond as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Step 4: The first stage of the enrolment process will be for applicants to complete an online enrolment form, upload a photo and digitally signing the learning agreement. This communication will be sent out to all new applicants week beginning Wednesday 19th July 2023.

(Please note: the photo will be used for your ID badge so will need to be professional which means the photo should be of you and only you. Please do not include objects, pets etc. and avoid busy backgrounds. Just keep it simple).

Step 5: The second stage will be an invitation to attend a targeted enrolment slot. These invitations will be sent out week beginning 24th July 2023. This will give you the opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff face-to-face who will confirm your course level. Please don’t forget to bring along any exam results and other required information as detailed on the ‘hello and welcome’ page.

You will also speak to the maths and English team and Learning Support team, if applicable. And finally, our Learner Services team will check all your details and retake your photo if the uploaded one isn’t suitable (as detailed above).

The enrolment process takes about 20-30 minutes but can be longer if you need to see the Learning Support and/or maths and English team.

Step 6: We look forward to seeing you on your enrolment invite day where you will officially become a South Staffordshire College learner and start your career journey with us. Congratulations!
Kit and uniform information

Please see the list below of different subject areas. Click on the area to see the specific kit and uniform list for your course.
Apprenticeships

What is the apprenticeship application process?

Please explore the course pages for more in depth information on your preferred area. All prospective apprentices, whether you need support to find your employer, or you already work there, will be invited to an Information, Advice and Guidance session to ensure you have all the information you require about the programme, and that this is the right option for you.

Start dates are throughout the year, and not just in September, so whether you have an employer lined up or not, please get in touch with our friendly team.

Visit our dedicated apprenticeships section for more information and additional support.
Offer guarantee

At South Staffordshire College we understand that leaving school and starting college is a huge step. We want to remove any worries or anxiety about your college place so when you apply to study with us, you’ll have an offer guarantee.

Our offer guarantee means that whether you’ve done better than you expected in your GCSE’s, or not quite as well as you hoped, we guarantee there is a place for you with us!

Whatever your results please still come along to enrol! During enrolment our friendly and helpful staff will chat to you about your GCSE results as well as your career aspirations and will guarantee you a place on a course with us. Whilst the course or level of the course may be slightly different to what you originally applied for, we’ll support you with achieving your dream career, and provide tons of support along the way.

Application guide for school leavers

Here’s how to apply for September 2024

Step 1: Visit our website and complete an online application form for the course that you are interested in. Each application will receive an email acknowledgement so that you know it has been received.

Step 2: After you have submitted your application one our friendly Learner Services team will contact you to confirm either an interview or an IAG Session, depending on your chosen course, where they will discuss any support, you may require. During this appointment our teaching staff will talk through your career aspirations and predicted grades. This just helps us to make sure you have applied for the right course to help you to achieve your career goals.

Please note interviews will take place over the phone and IAG Sessions will be face to face at one of our Saturday Open Days or during an evening weekday slot, but our email correspondence will confirm that for you.

You will also receive a call from one of the team the day before your interview/IAG Session as well as a text reminder on the day. Please note any calls from us will show as a private number calling.

Step 3: If the course is suitable for your requirements, you will be given a verbal offer. If you accept this verbal offer you will receive a follow-up confirmation email asking you to confirm the offer by clicking on a link in the email. By doing this it secures your place at the college so please try and respond as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Step 4: The first stage of the enrolment process will be for applicants to complete an online enrolment form, upload a photo and digitally signing the learning agreement.

(Please note: the photo will be used for your ID badge so will need to be professional which means the photo should be of you and only you. Please do not include objects, pets etc. and avoid busy backgrounds. Just keep it simple).

Step 5: The second stage will be an invitation to attend a targeted enrolment slot. This will give you the opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff face-to-face who will confirm your course level. Please don’t forget to bring along your GCSE results and other required information as detailed on the ‘hello and welcome’ page.

(Please note: If you haven’t done as well as you expected please don’t worry, there will be several options available for you to consider. Our teaching staff will discuss these options with you).

You will also speak to the maths and English team and Learning Support team, if applicable. And finally, our Learner Services team will check all your details and retake your photo if the uploaded one isn’t suitable (as detailed above).

The enrolment process takes about 20-30 minutes but can be longer if you need to see the Learning Support and/or maths and English team.

Step 6: We look forward to seeing you on your enrolment invite day where you will officially become a South Staffordshire College learner and start your career journey with us. Congratulations!
Application guide for adults (age 19+)

Step 1: Visit our website and complete an online application form for the course that you are interested in. Each application will receive an email acknowledgement so that you know it has been received.

Step 2: After you have submitted your application one our friendly Learner Services team will contact you to confirm either an interview or an IAG Session, depending on your chosen course, where they will discuss any support, you may require. During this appointment our teaching staff will talk through your career aspirations and predicted grades. This just helps us to make sure you have applied for the right course to help you to achieve your career goals.

Please note interviews will take place over the phone and IAG Sessions will be face to face at one of our Saturday Open Days or during an evening weekday slot, but our email correspondence will confirm that for you.

You will also receive a call from one of the team the day before your interview/IAG Session as well as a text reminder on the day. Please note any calls from us will show as a private number calling.

Step 3: If the course is suitable for your requirements, you will be given a verbal offer. If you accept this verbal offer you will receive a follow-up confirmation email asking you to confirm the offer by clicking on a link in the email. By doing this it secures your place at the college so please try and respond as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Step 4: The first stage of the enrolment process will be for applicants to complete an online enrolment form, upload a photo and digitally signing the learning agreement. This communication will be sent out to all new applicants week beginning Wednesday 19th July 2023.

(Please note: the photo will be used for your ID badge so will need to be professional which means the photo should be of you and only you. Please do not include objects, pets etc. and avoid busy backgrounds. Just keep it simple).

Step 5: The second stage will be an invitation to attend a targeted enrolment slot. These invitations will be sent out week beginning 24th July 2023. This will give you the opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff face-to-face who will confirm your course level. Please don’t forget to bring along any exam results and other required information as detailed on the ‘hello and welcome’ page.

You will also speak to the maths and English team and Learning Support team, if applicable. And finally, our Learner Services team will check all your details and retake your photo if the uploaded one isn’t suitable (as detailed above).

The enrolment process takes about 20-30 minutes but can be longer if you need to see the Learning Support and/or maths and English team.

Step 6: We look forward to seeing you on your enrolment invite day where you will officially become a South Staffordshire College learner and start your career journey with us. Congratulations!
Kit and uniform information
Please see the list below of different subject areas. Click on the area to see the specific kit and uniform list for your course.
Apprenticeships

What is the apprenticeship application process?

Please explore the course pages for more in depth information on your preferred area. All prospective apprentices, whether you need support to find your employer, or you already work there, will be invited to an Information, Advice and Guidance session to ensure you have all the information you require about the programme, and that this is the right option for you.

Start dates are throughout the year, and not just in September, so whether you have an employer lined up or not, please get in touch with our friendly team.

Visit our dedicated apprenticeships section for more information and additional support.
Offer guarantee

At South Staffordshire College we understand that leaving school and starting college is a huge step. We want to remove any worries or anxiety about your college place so when you apply to study with us, you’ll have an offer guarantee.

Our offer guarantee means that whether you’ve done better than you expected in your GCSE’s, or not quite as well as you hoped, we guarantee there is a place for you with us!

Whatever your results please still come along to enrol! During enrolment our friendly and helpful staff will chat to you about your GCSE results as well as your career aspirations and will guarantee you a place on a course with us. Whilst the course or level of the course may be slightly different to what you originally applied for, we’ll support you with achieving your dream career, and provide tons of support along the way.

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In the meantime, check out the virtual tours of our five college sites below! You will see the learning spaces and facilities you will have access to on your course!