FE Skills Link

FESkillsLink is a course for students who have some vocational qualifications and/or GCSEs, but not sufficient to enrol on a Level 2 course. The course is designed to assist in providing students with the skills and qualifications required to succeed on a Level 2 course or employment.

P10393
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Full-Time
Further Education
Skills for Life & Work

Available Sessions

We have 4 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newtownards, Bangor.

Why Study This Course

This course is ideal for students who wish to improve their results. The programme offers opportunities to build confidence and develop skills while gaining further qualifications in vocational subjects, transversal skills and Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.  GCSE English and maths is an option for those students who meet the required standard in diagnostic assessments. 

The programme blends classroom-based study with Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce/Joint Awards.

Course Overview
A one-year programme offering Essential Skills ( Literacy, Numeracy and ICT), GCSE English and maths, Digital Skills, Vocational Skills, Transversal Skills and Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce/Joint Award.  

You will need:

  • to have achieved fewer than 4 GCSEs D-G

  • Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy and Digital ICT. 
  • GCSE English and maths (where appropriate)
  • Award in Transversal Skills
  • Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce/Joint Award

Learners can progress to a Level 2 Programme.

Available Sessions

We have 4 sessions available for application on this course in Lisburn, Downpatrick, Newtownards, Bangor.

For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.

Available Sessions

Title Campus Start Spaces
FE Skills Link
Y10393BF1A-26/27-FT
Bangor
31/08/2026
 16
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FE Skills Link
Y10393DF1A-26/27-FT
Downpatrick
31/08/2026
 16
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FE Skills Link
Y10393LF1A-26/27-FT
Lisburn
31/08/2026
 16
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FE Skills Link
Y10393NF1A-26/27-FT
Newtownards
31/08/2026
 16
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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