What do I need to wear for my interview?

The good news is you don’t have to wear a suit (you can do if you like), but we want you to be comfortable, so you can a wear smart-casual outfit (this means you can wear trainers and jeans) or your school uniform if you’ve just finished there for the day.

Most interviews will take no longer than 30 minutes.

What to expect:

You will be asked questions about why you’d like to study the course; your future goals, hobbies and interests and you’ll be able to ask the tutor questions.
We also welcome any parent/guardian or support worker to accompany you to the interview, especially if they have questions they would like to ask.

You will need to bring a form of ID and your qualifications (either a letter or certificates showing your predicted or final grades), if you have them.

Your application will be processed and we will send you an email to say we’ve received it. We will then arrange an interview date for you and send you an invite by email.

If you haven’t received any updates about your application or interview date, then you can call on 01229 844817 or email Admissions@furness.ac.uk. (Please provide your full name, date of birth and the course you have applied for.)

You may need to ask your parent/guardian for permission and help, but you can set up a free email account online using any of the following email services:

Outlook: https://signup.live.com/

Gmail: https://accounts.google.com/

AOL: https://mail.aol.com/

Yahoo: https://uk.mail.yahoo.com/

Remember to choose a simple and appropriate email address, something you will remember and can use for university or job applications in the future. Don’t forget your password!

We strongly advise that no holidays should be taken during term time as this will have an impact on your coursework, attendance and bursary payments. Holidays should only be booked during the official college holiday period.

If a student is due to take an exam i.e. GCSE, and has booked a holiday during term time when these take place; this cannot be re-arranged for another date or time as these are set by the Awarding Body.

Please note that term timetables can differ between campuses, please visit: https://www.furness.ac.uk/being-a-student/term-dates/

Usually, the term dates are the same as those set by Cumbria Country Council. You can find more information at: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-term-and-holiday-dates

Learners aged 19 to 23 and aged 24 and over, who have already achieved at level 2, or above can undertake learning up to and including level 2 qualifications from the local flexibility offer.

Learners aged 24 and over who have not achieved a level 2 qualification can undertake learning up to and including level 2 qualifications from the local flexibility offer.

In order to qualify for funding under local flexibility, students must be in receipt of one of the following:

In receipt of Jobseekers allowance (JSA) including those receiving National Insurance credits only
In receipt of Employment and Support Allowance and am in the work-related activity group
In receipt of Universal Credit, my take home pay as recorded on my Universal credit statement

(disregarding benefits) is less than £892 a month (if sole benefit claim) or £1437 a month (joint claim with partner)

In receipt of other state benefits and earn less than £892 a month (if sole benefit claim) or £1437 a month

(joint claim with partner)

Employed and in receipt of a low wage under £25,750 annual gross salary

Further information click here or contact student services on 01229 844817

If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want – whatever your stage of life.

A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

The qualifications could help you: