Hi everyone

BrianMcFaddenfan24

I have enquired about a college course that I'm interested in doing at a local college to help build my confidence and to gain some more qualifications to help towards being able to work in my local hospital.

I have got an application form and a prospectus so that I can have a look at the course I'm interested in doing, but I also know that some college courses and jobs want people to have certain grades in English and maths, which I haven't got as I've got GCSES in all of my subjects, which are grades D-G as I did foundation GCSEs.

The grades in English and maths that courses and jobs want these days are C and above or 9 and above, which I don't have as I've struggle with maths since I was in high school, so I'd hate to try and get higher grades in both English and maths than what I've already got.

Jimm_Alumni

You could try speaking to the college. Sometimes they can put you in contact with the course head who decides these requirements. Often you can have a discussion with them about your own personal circumstances and why you should still be eligible for the course, despite missing some of the set out requirements. I have actually done this in the past once, but I can't guarantee it will work. They do not always have the time to meet with everyone who requests a meeting, and they may not agree with you about setting aside the requirements.