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EKC Dover College

Certificate in Vocational Studies

EKC Dover College

Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DH

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 1
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 02 September 2027
EKC Dover College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 2nd November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Dover College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College
  • EKC Canterbury College
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Explore new opportunities across many subjects, build your confidence, and develop valuable skills for your future, with this Level 1 course in Vocational Studies.

This course is a starting point for College, helping you gain the essential skills in English and maths to move into work, a traineeship, or progress to a Level 2 course.

Applicants must be referred to this course.

Course Details

This course introduces a range of subjects while building essential employability skills. Over the one-year course, you will:

  • Improve your Maths and English skills
  • Build confidence and develop your learning abilities
  • Explore different subject areas within your chosen route, including technical industries and service-based roles
  • Gain the knowledge and experience needed to succeed and progress

Students learn in a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed during the course by building your own portfolio, showcasing the work you have done.

Entry requirements

This course is your first step into college education, helping you get a job or start a traineeship. As part of this course, you'll get extra help with your English and maths, making you more ready for work and allowing you to move on to a Level 2 course if you choose to. To join this programme, you will need to show that you can reach Level 1 in English and maths by the end of the course. This will be checked through an assessment during your interview.

Your next steps...

When you have completed the course, you can progress into further education, apprenticeships, or entry-level roles in your chosen industry.

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