All correspondence including notification of interview and course offers will be sent to your personal email address. Please ensure you have regular access to this email, as failure to keep up to date with College communications could result in you not securing a place on your chosen course. We may also send text updates and reminders to your mobile number and lecturing staff may also contact you to offer you further guidance. Please let us know of any change to your email address or mobile number as soon as possible by emailing admissions@src.ac.uk.

The admissions team will issue communications to your registered email address to keep you updated on your application and the next steps. Some courses require applicants to attend a Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS) before an offer can be made. If you are invited to a PEAS, it is compulsory that you attend as this is a key part of the admissions process. Please ensure you monitor the email account you provided on your application. Interviews usually take place between January and June and may be delivered on campus, via telephone or video call.

If you applied for more than one course, we have recorded this on your application. However, we will only process your first choice for interview. If you would like to be interviewed or require more course information on your second, third choice course, or to change the order of your course preference, please phone the College admissions team on 028 3025 9798.

HLA Application Process

Stage 1: Apply Now!

Applications open in November for all Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs). To get started, apply online through the SRC Application Portal (links are available on each course page). If you have already secured an employer, you’ll still need to apply through the portal. Once completed, refer to Stage 4 for more details on your next steps.

Stage 2: Employer Additional Information (EAI) Form

After submitting your application, you’ll receive a link to an Employer Additional Information (EAI) form. This form is sent to employers who have confirmed their recruitment plans and is the only information they’ll use to shortlist and invite you for an interview—so make it count!

We’re here to support you! You’ll have access to online guidelines, a video tutorial, and an invitation to attend a careers session for extra help and guidance. Make sure to submit your form before March to be included in the first pool of applicants for HLA employers.

• The second pool of applicants will be shared with employers in June
• The final talent pool will be released in August, following A-Level Results Day

Stage 3: Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS)

You’ll be required to attend a mandatory Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS), in order to receive an offer on an HLA programme. This session will give you the chance to meet and speak with the curriculum team.

Stage 4: Employer Review

Once your EAI form is complete, it will be shared with HLA employers for them to begin Recruitment & Selection.

If you already have an employer in mind, contact the HLA team at SRC for guidance. We will assess your employer’s suitability for the programme.

Stage 5: Employer Shortlisting (March – August)

Between March and August, employers will begin shortlisting, interviewing, and making job offers.

Employers will contact you directly to invite you for interviews and to make job offers. Please note, SRC is not involved in the shortlisting or interview process.

If you haven’t secured an interview or job offer, please continue to actively seek opportunities and contact the HLA Team at hla@src.ac.uk for support.

Your entry to the HLA programme depends on:

1. Securing Employment
2. Holding an offer of a place on the course.
3. Meeting the academic entry requirements for your chosen HLA.

SRC will make every effort to support you in securing a job by sharing your EAI form with registered employers for shortlisting purposes.

Stage 6: A-Level Results Day (August)

On A-Level Results Day, upload your results to the SRC Application Portal by 5pm to confirm that you’ve met the required qualifications. Failure to provide evidence on time may result in losing your place on the course.

• If you meet the entry requirements and have secured a job offer, your place will be confirmed, and your employer will start drawing up your contract.
• If you meet the entry requirements but haven’t secured a job, don’t panic—your EAI form will be shared with employers in the last pool of applicants.
• If you don’t meet the entry requirements, reach out to the SRC Careers Team for guidance on alternative options, including Clearing.

Stage 7: Course Start (September)

All HLA programmes will commence in September (usually 2^nd week in September).

Important Information:

• Costs: There are no costs for apprenticeships, as HLAs are funded by the Department for the Economy.
• If an HLA programme becomes oversubscribed, places will be allocated based on the date your employer made a job offer.
• The HLA programme will only run if there are enough enrolments. Even if you receive a firm course offer, SRC reserves the right to run courses based on student numbers.

If you are unsuccessful in securing employment there may be a Part-Time Alternative Route available: You may have the option to enrol in part-time study for the same qualification (excluding Life & Chemical Applied Sciences). Please note that tuition fees will apply to this option.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, the HLA Team is here to support you every step of the way!

• A-Level applicants can apply for these courses on either a full-time or part-time (day) basis.
• Applicants can view A-Level subject combinations on page 3 of the A-Level Academy Booklet. Please note that combinations listed are for guidance and may be subject to change.
• The entry requirements for each A-Level subject for 2024-25, can be found on page 2 of the A-Level Academy Booklet. Subject entry requirements can also be found on each subject page in the A-Level courses section of the website.
• Eligibility and success in securing a place in the A-Level Academy is dependent upon applicants meeting the entry requirements for all A-Level subjects applied for.
• Attendance at a Pre-Enrolment Advice Session (PEAS) is compulsory for all A-Level applicants.
• Subject choice and selection will only be made during attendance at PEAS.
• Conditional Offers of places may be made at PEAS, including confirmation of subject choices. Conditional Offers will only become Firm Offers when the results of examinations are provided and that they meet the entry requirements for the course.

For information on the Open University specific Policies, Handbooks and Guidelines please visit Open University Handbook & Guidelines.

If you have applied for an apprenticeship programme, your offer is also subject to you securing a position of employment with a Northern Ireland based company. For details on the apprenticeship courses offered at SRC please visit apprenticeships.

If you have made a referral for learning support services by ticking the relevant section on your application form, please visit the learning support section of our website for information on the support provided at SRC. For further guidance on your learning support referral or if you wish to contact a member of the learning support team, please contact the team.

The financial assistance available will depend on the type of course and level of study you have applied for and your age at enrolment. To find out more about financial assistance available, please visit finance and funding.

EU/EEA and Swiss citizens who make an application to SRC must have immigration permission, either through the EU Settlement Scheme or through another category of the UK’s Immigration Rules.

Applicants who are non-EU/EEA or Swiss residents must have a valid visa or have immigration permission which permits them to study for the duration of their course. Applicants must abide by the immigration rules as listed in the UKVI guidance notes.

To receive funding for a Further Education course, evidence must be provided that the applicant has been a resident in the UK, Gibraltar, EEA or Switzerland throughout the three-year period preceding the first day of the first academic year. Failing this, international fees must be paid.

For full fee information, please carefully read SRC's Annual Schedule of Fees & Charges 2024-2025.

Follow our step-by-step guide with instructions on uploading evidence to your online application.

Our careers team provides information, advice and guidance to help you plan and achieve your next steps. They support students throughout their time at College and help applicants considering their options prior to joining SRC. To get in touch with the team please visit our careers advice pages.

Please follow these instructions to join an online PEAS MS Teams meeting. (Please note we recommend you download Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) well in advance of your interview to ensure you are familiar with accessing the app and using the features including sound and camera etc).

• 'Microsoft Teams' is available on Android phones and tablets, as well as iPhone, iPad and iPod touch (as well as PCs and Macs).
• To download Microsoft Teams on phone or tablet, open your device’s application store. If you are on Android, this is 'Play Store' and if on iOS, it is the 'App Store'.
• Type 'Microsoft Teams' into the search bar and press 'Go'. MS Teams will likely show up as the top result, but if not, scroll down a bit to find 'Microsoft Teams', published by Microsoft Corporation.
• Tap 'Install' on Android/iOS. You may need to accept some permissions before full installation.
• Enter your details to sign into 'Teams' - type in your email or phone number associated with the account you would like to sign in with. After entering your email or phone number, tap 'Sign in' to proceed. Tap 'Sign up for free' if you don’t have a Microsoft account already.
• You will then be asked to choose if you are creating an MS Teams account for personal use or business. Click on the appropriate option. Then enter your details, create a password and complete any other steps to create an account.
• Complete the welcome tour if prompted to do so.
• After entering your password, you may reach a page where it takes you through a small tour about some of Teams features. Read the content then tap 'Next' to proceed. At the end, you may have to click 'Got it' in order to proceed.

To join the PEAS interview, open the email which contains the hyperlink to the interview on the device you are planning to use a few minutes before the start of the meeting. Please ensure you can locate sound and video controls to participate. If you have any technical difficulties lasting longer than one minute, try to close the Teams app and click on the link again to join the interview.

Before applying to or enrolling on any course, you are encouraged to make yourself familiar with our terms and conditions. You are also encouraged to print and keep a copy for your records. The terms and conditions for enrolment and application will apply to all potential and existing learners. If you have any queries relating to these, please contact qualityhelpdesk@src.ac.uk.

If you have forgotten your login details or password for the online application portal, please click here to view details on resetting your account. You will need to log onto the SRC Portal.

For information on College contact details please visit Contact Us.