Skills for Access
Skills for Access
Agored Cymru Skills for Further Study
Develop the study skills you need to succeed in further education.
Is this course right for me?
This qualification is designed to help learners develop the confidence, academic skills and knowledge needed to progress to higher level study. It provides a strong foundation in essential study skills, such as research, critical thinking and communication, while supporting personal development and independent learning.
This full time qualification is ideal for those returning to education, changing career paths, or preparing for further study at College or University.
Learners will also have the opportunity to take GCSE English and Mathematics exams during the course.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- Entry is subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Applicants are normally aged 19 or above before the start of the course
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
What will I learn?
Units to be studied include:
Agored Cymru Skills for Further Study
- Scientific Investigation: Principles and Practice
- Concepts in Biology
- Human Body Systems: Digestive, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Human Body Systems: Skin, Skeleton and Muscle
- Health Psychology
- Sociology of Families and Households
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Written Communication
- Essay Writing and plagiarism
- Reflection
- Work Experience
- Presentation Skills
- Number
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Internal assessment
- Controlled assessment
What can I do next?
Progression from this course would be to Access to HE Medical Science or Access to HE Health Care
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- Enhanced DBS Fee - £49.50, payable on enrolment
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
