Online Application

What age are you?*
- Aged 15-18
- 19+ Adult
Are you currently in Year 11?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify your first choice programme of study:*
- Vocational (NVQ, BTEC, Access to HE)
- Higher Education (University Level)
- Apprenticeships
- Supported Internship
Please specify your first choice programme of study:*
- Vocational (BTEC, NVQ, TechBac etc)
- Apprenticeships
- Supported Internship
Please specify your first choice programme of study:*
- Vocational (BTEC, NVQ, TechBac etc)
- Apprenticeships
- Higher Education (University Level)
- Supported Internship
Please select your first choice course:*
On some Level 3 programmes, you may have the opportunity to study an A-Level, or additional Level 3 qualification, alongside your course. Would you like to consider this option?*
- Please select...
- Yes
- No
Please select your preferred A-Level subject:*
- Please select...
- Biology
- English
- Maths
- Psychology
- Applied Law (Level 3 Award)
- Performing Arts (Level 3 Award)
Your option will be discussed with you further at interview.
Would you like to select a second choice course to apply for?*
- Yes
- No
Please select your second choice course:
If you do not want to state a second choice course, please skip this question.
Your dance qualifications
Awarding Body Genre Grade

Use the + button to add extra qualifications. Please include grades for Ballet, Tap, Modern and Drama where possible.
Present Dance School Name
Please upload a full length photograph in practice wear (optional)
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
This step is optional. Your photo will only be used to identify you during an audition.
The information you provide will help create a skills profile that will be sent to prospective employers. The more effort you put into your application – the greater chance you have of being selected for interview!

Once your application form is submitted you will be assigned a dedicated adviser to support you with finding an employer.

If you need further support then please call The Job Zone on 01772 225522.
Apprenticeship Sector*
Accounting
Automotive Technologies
Business Services
Computing & IT
Construction & Built Environment
Please note this is a level 4 apprenticeship program and we would already expect you to be in employment before proceeding with your application.
Engineering
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy
Health & Social Care
Management & Leadership
Science
Can't find what you're looking for? Please state your Apprenticeship of interest:*
Would you like to also apply for a full-time further education course?*
- Yes
- No
Please select your course choice :
If you do not want to select a Further Education course, please skip this question.
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Vocational Course Choice*
Accounting*
Art & Design*
Assessing*
Automotive Technologies*
Beauty Therapies*
Business*
Catering & Hospitality*
You are not required to complete an application form for this course.

Instead, you must enquire directly via the link below.
Enquire
Childcare & Early Years*
Construction*
Counselling*
Having selected a Counselling course at Level 3 or above you will be required to answer some additional questions in Section 3 of this application.
Engineering*
English*
ESOL*
Fitness*
Gas Services (Re-assessment)*
Hairdressing*
Health and Social Care & Social Sciences*
You are not required to complete an application form for this course.

Instead, you must enquire directly via the link below.
Enquire
You are not required to complete an application form for this course.

Instead, you must enquire directly via the link below.
Enquire
Health & Safety*
IT*
Leadership & Management*
Maths*
Science*
Teacher Training*
Visual & Performing Arts*
Short Courses*
You are not required to complete an application form for this course.

Instead, you must complete a course enquiry.

An advisor will then be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
Course Enquiry
You are not required to complete an application form for ESOL courses.

Please refer to our ESOL webpage for dates of upcoming assessment events which you are invited to attend.

In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact our advice centre on 01772 22 55 22.
ESOL Assessment Dates
You are not required to complete an application form for this course.

In order to understand which level of programme is most suitable for you, you are required to undertake an initial assessment.

You can book a date and time, convenient for yourself, on the link below.
Assessment Booking Form
If you can't find the right course for you, please drop us an enquiry via the link below.
Enquire Now
Your dance qualifications*
Awarding Body Genre Grade

Use the + button to add extra qualifications. Please include grades for Ballet, Tap, Modern and Drama where possible.
Present Dance School Name
Please upload a full length photograph in practice wear*
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf.
PLEASE NOTE: If invited to audition, you will need to provide a doctor's note to state that you are physically able to do this course.
Please select your study preference:*
- Full-time
- Part-time
Please select your course:*
Please select your course:*
Can't find what you're looking for? Please state your course of interest:*

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Educational Background
Please state details of your previous education (most recent first) and include details of any examinations which you taken, or are currently undertaking. Please use the + button to add extra rows.
Course/Qualification Grade
Employment History
Please state details of your current / previous employment (most recent first) details. Please use the + button to add extra rows.
Nature of Employment Name & Address of Employer Date
Relevant Counselling Training
Please state details of your counselling specific qualifications (most recent first). Please use the + button to add extra rows.
Institution Level Qualification Hours of Tuition
Please give details of any experience using counselling skills and explain its reference to your application. If you wish to disclose any counselling which you may have received, please do so below.
Please give evidence of your understanding of your own prejudices and of your commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
Please explain your reasons for applying for this person-centred course at this stage of your personal and professional development.
Reference 1
Name Position Address Mobile Email
Reference 2
Name Position Address Mobile Email
Please upload a copy or photographs of any qualifications that have been stated as achieved above.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
Which School do/did you attend?*
Please tell us which school you attended...*
We need to look at your estimated / actual GCSE grades. Please ensure you include grades for English Language, Maths and your next best five subjects. Use the '+' icon to add extra rows.
Subject (e.g. GCSE Maths) Estimated Grades Actual Grade
If you have a personal statement, please upload this here to support your application.
This field is not mandatory and will not affect your application if you do not have one.
Accepted file types: pdf, jpg, jpeg, doc, docm, docx, wps, htm, html, txt.
Work History
Please also give details of any paid or voluntary work experience you may have.
Position Company Duties From/To (e.g. Aug 14 - Jan 16)
Have you already been offered an Apprenticeship or been promised an Apprenticeship with an Employer?*
- Yes
- No
If you have no formal qualifications please tick this box
- No formal qualifications
Name of Employer*
Contact Name*
Contact Number*
If you have any relevant work experience, paid or voluntary, which is relevant to your chosen course, please provide information below to support your application.
Alternatively, if you have a CV please upload this here:
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, odt, ppt, txt, pages.
I confirm that I have a minimum or 50 hours of teaching in my specialist subject and I can provide evidence of this:
- Yes
- No
These hours are:
- Paid
- Unpaid
Is your place of delivery within 20 miles of Preston's College?
- Yes
- No
Supporting Information
Please provide any supporting information you feel would support your application. This is an opportunity to tell us about your interest in this subject and any relevant experience you may have.
Supporting Information
Please complete a supporting statement in the box below explaining why you want to embark on this Higher Education programme. This section is particularly relevant if you do not have any traditional qualifications as it provides an opportunity to detail your circumstances or experiences upon which your application is based.
File
Alternatively you can upload a personal statement here:
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, odt, ppt, txt, pages.
Have you achieved any other qualifications (other than GCSEs) that you think would be relevant to your application?

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What is your current situation?*
How did you hear about us?
What is your ethnicity?
We have a legal duty to safeguard all our learners and provide a safe and secure learning environment. In order to do this we need to be aware of any potential risk so that it can be assessed and managed appropriately. Are you, or have you been, supervised by the Youth Offending Team, Police or Probation Service in the past 3 years.*
If you answer 'yes' to this question, you are consenting for a member of the safeguarding team to contact you to discuss your application further.
- Yes
- No
Let's Keep in Touch
Aside from your application, from time to time we would like to send you marketing information about our courses, offers, products and services. If you agree to be contact in this way, please select your preferences below:
- Email
- SMS
- Phone
- Post
Privacy Notice - How we use your information.

The personal information you provide is held by Preston College and is stored on the College’s computerised record system for the current academic year and a further academic year, in line with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Where necessary it is also shared with the Department for Education, including Education and Skills Funding Agency, to meet statutory responsibilities, included under the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009.

If you have applied for an Apprenticeship, your data may also be shared with employers advertising vacancies in the local area, who the College will ensure are GDPR compliant.

If you require any further information about how your data will be used, please contact the Data Protection Officer by email.

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Awarding Body	Genre	Grade

Awarding Body	Genre	Grade

Course/Qualification	Grade

Nature of Employment	Name & Address of Employer	Date

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