This page is dedicated to helping you prepare for your interview. Read below to find our more about what to expect but also put your mind at rest and reassure you about the process.
Before the interview
Please take a look at this video where Susie Menlove one of our schools’ team will give you some information about the college and interview process.
Course levels
| COURSE TITLE | TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | NEXT STEPS |
| Level 3 Technical Baccalaureate | 5 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above (including grade 5 or above in English, Maths and Science) | 2 years | Equivalent of up to 4.5 A Levels or 216 UCAS points, these courses will enable you to move onto a higher education course, degree or foundation degree, or a higher apprenticeship |
| Level 3 Technical Qualification | 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (preferably including English and Maths) | 1, 2 or 3 year sandwich course | Equivalent to 1-3 A Levels, these courses will enable you to move on to a higher education course – degree or foundation degree |
| Level 2 Technical Qualification | GCSEs grades 3 and above | 1 year | If you successfully complete this course you may move onto the Level 3 course or an apprenticeship |
| Level 1 Technical Qualification | GCSEs below grade 3 | 1 year | Completing this course means you may be able to progress onto the Level 2 Diploma or an apprenticeship |
| Entry Level Qualification | GCSEs below grade 3 | 1 year | After Entry Level learning you could go straight to a Level 1 Diploma (Foundation Learning) at Reaseheath |
Please don’t worry at this stage about course levels, your interviewer will discuss this with you and offer you the most appropriate course and level.
What sort of questions might I be asked at interview?
- What qualifications do you already have or are working towards? What grades have you achieved or are predicted to achieve?
- Do you have any practical experience in the area of the course you’ve applied for?
- Do you require transport and/or accommodation?
- What school do you currently attend?
- Do you have any supports needs, such as learning support, support in exams (extra time, reader/scribe), 1:1 in class support?
- Do you have any medical conditions that might affect your learning?
- Are you a looked after child, a care leaver or a young carer? If so, do you have a social worker?
- Do you have a diagnosed or undiagnosed mental health condition? Have you received support or would you like support with this?
- Have you ever been excluded/suspended from school?
- Do you have any pending criminal hearings or criminal convictions?
Fees and funding
If you are under 19 on 31st August, the tuition fees and exam costs are free for our courses. If you are aged 19 or over, you have to pay a fee. The interviewer will explain about any costs relating to the course such as any materials, equipment or trips. Financial support may be available to you and you can view our finance support pages here.
The interview
Here are some handy tips for the interview;
- Relax – the interview is informal and gives you the opportunity to get to know the college and your chosen course area and for your interviewer to get to know you. If you want your parents/guardian present, please put your phone on speaker and let the interviewer know who is joining you on the call
- Be honest – Answer the questions honestly, we are no trying to catch you out with any question we ask. We want you to succeed and achieve your full potential whilst you are with us at Reaseheath. If you do need any support, now is the perfect time to let us know so we can get this in place for you at the start of the course
- Enjoy it – you’re at an exciting step towards your future career in an industry that you are passionate about. Ask any question that you might have been thinking about. Your interviewer is there to answer your questions, not just ask you them!
At the end of the interview, your interviewer will hopefully make you an offer of a course, this could be:-
An unconditional offer – these offers are only made if you already have all the entry requirements for the course. E.g. you have achieved the required GCSE grades.
A conditional offer – this will be based on you achieving the required grades and could also have additional conditions attached such as:-
- Obtaining work experience or placement
- A suitable reference
- Attending an assessment day
On GCSE results day if your actual grades differ from those predicted please let us know so we can alter your offer. This could include moving up or down a level. Please don’t worry about this, wherever possible we will ensure there is a level of course for everyone.
After the interview
You will receive an email with the details of your offer. Please allow 2-3 weeks for this. The email will ask you to let us know if you are accepting the offer.
What happens next?
Once you have accepted the offer, you will be sent a further email giving you access to the next step of the applicant hub.
Please keep in touch with us and if you change any of your personal details such as your address, phone number, email us on enquiries@reaseheath.ac.uk so we can ensure you receive the latest updates from us.
How does the interview process work for an apprentice?
Following on from the Apprenticeship Assessment Centre, you will receive a phone call from one of our industry specialist Skills Coaches who will make an appointment to conduct an interview and skills scan. You can download and revisit the Assessment Centre Presentation here.
Here are some handy tips for the interview.
- Relax – the interview is informal and gives you the opportunity to get to know the college and your chosen course area and for your interviewer to get to know you. If you want your parents/guardian present, please put your phone on speaker and let the interviewer know who is joining you on the call
- Be honest – Answer the questions honestly, we are no trying to catch you out with any question we ask. We want you to succeed and achieve your full potential whilst you are with us at Reaseheath. If you do need any support, now is the perfect time to let us know so we can get this in place for you at the start of the course
- Enjoy it – you’re at an exciting step towards your future career in an industry that you are passionate about. Ask any question that you might have been thinking about. Your interviewer is there to answer your questions, not just ask you them!
Following on from your interview, you will receive confirmation of one of the below.
- An unconditional offer – these offers are only made if you already have all the entry requirements for the course. E.g. you have achieved the required GCSE grades
- A conditional offer – this will be based on you achieving the required grades
- No offer – as unfortunately you have been unsuccessful having not met the necessary entry requirements for the apprenticeship
Once you have accepted the offer, you will be sent a further email giving you access to the next step of the applicant hub.
Please keep in touch with us and if you change any of your personal details such as your address, phone number, email us on apprenticeships@reaseheath.ac.uk so we can ensure you receive the latest updates from us.
On GCSE results day, if your actual grades differ from those predicted please let us know so we can confirm/change your offer.