Foundation Learning in Peterborough

City College Peterborough

The Foundation Learning programmes are suitable for learners who wish to study at Level 1 and below and anyone who is not in employment, education or training. You can start at different times throughout the year and classes are no more than about 12 learners.  The course includes Functional Skills (Maths, English and ICT) and Personal Development.  You would attend college for on average 16-18 hours per week for approximately 26-40 weeks. You can progress to Level 2 programmes, Apprenticeships or Employment. 

Office Skills (Business Administration) 

1.  Welcoming and dealing with customers
2.  Creating business documents
3.  Professional behaviour in an office environment
4.  Telephone skills
5.  Customer service

Catering and Hospitality

1. Introduction into the hospitality industry
2. Customer service within the hospitality industry
3. Introduction into healthy eating
4. Basic food preparation and cooking
5. Food safety in catering

Childcare

1. The physical care of children
2. Providing play and learning activities for children
3. Keeping children safe
4. Communicating with children

Hair and Beauty

1. Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
2. Presenting a professional image in a salon
3. Client shampoo and conditioning
4. Styling hair
5. Colour in the hair and beauty sector
6. Applying basic make up

Construction

1. Bricklaying
2. Painting and decorating
3. Joinery
4. Tiling
5. Plastering

Motor Vehicle

1. Changing engine oil and filter
2. Removing a cooling system thermostat and drive belt
3. Safe lifting of a vehicle
4. Brake shoe removal, inspection and assessment of unit

Step Up

1. Young People and Citizenship
2. Law and Order
3. Health & Safety 

Contact details for City College Peterborough:

01733 761361

www.citycollegepeterborouugh.ac.uk