Take a step in the right direction with the Premier/Link Academy at St Helens College

Premier/Link Academy at St Helens College supports young people aged 16+ years who are looking for employment, training or education. We provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve on your qualifications and you will be supported by our
specialist team to ensure that you receive a recognised qualification.

We have a range of programmes from entry level to level 1 to help you decide on your chosen career. You will learn and develop new skills in the world of work and courses are designed to be flexible to suit your requirements.

Step-up Diploma
The Step-up Diploma is an entry level course and provides students with the opportunity to build on their skills in a real work  environment. The course includes a variety of units: -

• Using Teamwork Skills
• Preparing for Work
• Developing Customer Service Skills
• Enterprise

Work Skills

The Premier Academy has a wide range of Work Skills units designed to provide students with essential skills to improve career and employability prospects. Work Skills units include: -

• Diploma in Employability and Personal Development
• Certificate in Employability and Personal Development
• Diploma in Preparation for Employment
• Diploma in Independent living
• Award in College Induction
• Diploma in Workskills
• Award in Workskills
• Award in Enterprise
• Functional Skills in English & Maths
• Enrichment Activities
• Placement Opportunities

The Premier Academy at St Helens College delivers qualifications and supports work experience that will help students to progress onto a college course, an apprenticeship programme or into employment.

For further information about the full range of courses available through Premier/Link Academy, please contact Linda Hague on 01744 623337 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it