Kickstart

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  • Kickstart YOUR Future
    New Course – New Direction

    This course is for:

    • Anyone who has started a course that they don’t like, either at school or another college
    • Anyone who has gone into employment after leaving school and wished that they were still in
    • Education
    • Anyone who has not done anything since leaving school at age 16

    The course will encourage you to grow in confidence and develop personal skills in preparation
    For employment


    What will students on this course do?
    The programme will be practical, hands-on and lead to a range of useful work related qualifications:

    • First Aid
    • Outdoor adventure - a range of linked activities
    • Animal care / agriculture: experience activities such as dog grooming, ferret walking and milking a cow
    • Cooking skills / healthy eating - plan and prepare a range of meals as well learning how to cook on a budget!
    • Countryside and conservation work - nature watch, build bird and bat boxes
    • Engineering - build a go-kart, tractor driving, strip an engine

    First Aid: Study first aid in a range of practical settings including on a farm, equine yard and
    whilst using outdoor leisure equipment. This will be a practical 2.5 day course that will teach you
    the basic rules of first aid and how to deal with them in a range of settings.


    Employability skills: Create a CV and write letters of application. It will also help to raise self
    Esteem to enable better interview technique. Role play and team building exercises will be held in
    the grounds of Bicton College.


    Entry Requirements
    None


    Cost
    FREE of charge


    Are there any other incentives for joining the course?
    Students joining the programme may be paid up to £30 per week through EMA or ALG if they
    attend all sessions.
    Students will be given help with travel expenses.


    When does the course start and how long does it run for?
    The course starts on Wednesday 21st April.
    Each course will run on Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday each week. The course will
    last for 10 weeks (Wednesday to Friday, 2.5 days per week) and all achieving students will obtain
    qualifications and certificates from the course that they can add to their CV. 


    Clothing and Equipment
    Equipment and specialist clothing for specific activities will be supplied as required. However
    Students should bring suitable clothing and footwear for practical activities outdoors.


    Team Building / Communication Skills:  help to build your self confidence and give you the
    Skills to present yourself well to potential employers or other students. This course focuses on
    helping you to work with other people and will include activities such as raft building in the
    grounds of Bicton College.



    Student comments


    “The Kickstart course that I did at Bicton College turned my life around. My life was going nowhere but now I am on a full time course at Bicton. There was so much I’d never tried before but this course was great fun and well worth doing. I will never forget the course and our tutor is the best!” Jennifer Callister of Redhills in Exeter

    I wasn’t too sure about the course at first but when I went ahead and got into it, it was great fun! It gives you the opportunity to do things that you never thought you would. It changed my thoughts on life and made me think twice about college. By the time the course was finished I had experienced a whole load of new things. I knew then that I had to go back to college and try other activities. If you ever get a chance to take part in the course take full advantage of it and think of your future. The lecturers are superb and know what they’re doing. It’s a great life starting opportunity.” Lorraine Cox of Exwick

    “I heard about Kickstart at a time when my course at another college wasn’t going well. I’m glad I came to Bicton as the course has been really good for me and has given me the idea to do outdoor leisure and work with children who have special needs. I really advise people to do the course, it will give you loads of qualifications and it is really good fun! I am now on the Certificate in Outdoor Recreation course and on my way to becoming and fully qualified instructor.” Robin Sanderson of Honiton

    To find out more or book your place, call Nick on 01395 562347 or email mgnicholls@bicton.ac.uk