Course Approval

Application and Approval for Accredited Courses for 2023/24

For accredited courses for the 2023/24 academic year you will need to ‘Apply’ for the course that you wish to enrol on. You will receive a confirmation email where you will be able to choose the appropriate assessment to complete and submit. Once you have submitted your online assessment it will be assessed and if approved an enrolment link will be sent to you so that you can enrol online.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants who are interested in English Language (ESOL) should book an appointment via the link on the ESOL page.

 Frequently asked questions

 What is an accredited course?  

It is a course which enables you to achieve a certificate from a nationally recognised Examination Board, eg City and Guilds. The courses are assessed in a variety of ways, eg  course work, end-of-course examination, or building a portfolio during the course.

Why do we ask you to complete a Course Approval?     

We do this to ensure that students are enrolled onto suitable courses and have the skills to manage the courses successfully. It is also an opportunity for you to inform us of anything that you would like the tutor or the College to be aware of before the course starts.

Do I need to do any preparation for the online Course Approval?

Please ensure you have read the course details, available on this website, and that you meet any entry requirements.

How do you allocate places on courses?

Places are offered to applicants on a first-come first-served basis, so early application is recommended.

If I am approved, am I guaranteed a place on the course?

No – once you have been approved, you must enrol if you want to secure your place.

I am already a Sutton College student this year. Do I still need to attend?

If you are already a Sutton College student on an accredited course, you may not need to attend a course approval session if you are applying for a higher level course in the same subject please speak to your tutor or the Enquiry Team for further information.