Faqs (16–24)

It’s your education and your life. It’s important that you know all the facts. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.

How can Knowsley Skills Academy help me to achieve?

Knowsley Skills Academy supports Young People by providing Foundation learning courses for 3 days a week with functional skills (English, Maths). Training is most suitable for Students aspiring to gain entry into Uniformed Services (Army, Navy, Airforce, Police, Fire Service and Ambulance services).

What are the aims of Knowsley Skills Academy?

The aim is to provide Young People with a Personal Development Challenge allowing individuals to discover their best inner and natural abilities through positive, social, emotional, physical and intellectual experiences. We offer Students the best possible tuition and practical, real-world guidance to assist them in achieving their goals. Our tuition is based on proven military practices, designed to motivate Students through the most testing times in their educational life.

What happens at Knowsley Skills Academy?

You will have an initial interview and if successful you will complete an induction and diagnostics on your first day, thereafter you will be introduced to a programme which suits your needs and ability.

What are the benefits of Knowsley Skills Academy?

  • Direct contact with uniformed services
  • Pre-selection assessments
  • Improve fitness, health and well being Improve learning performance
  • Presentations by uniformed service personnel
  • Improve individual performance
  • Improve commitment
  • Support personal development
  • Career planning and interviews
  • Realistic hands on training
  • Opportunity to attend ‘Look at Life’ courses
  • Opportunity to visit service establishments
  • Practice Interview techniques

Are staff qualified and CRB checked?

Our staff are fully qualified and CRB checked. Knowsley Skills Academy Tutors are trained, certified and dedicated to providing you with the very best education. Everyone at Knowsley Skills Academy shares a passion for self-improvement and ‘becoming the best you can be’ and a desire to help individuals succeed – academically and in life.

Why do I need to be assessed?

Our personal assessment planning is bespoke to each individual person. It can help Students be more successful at learning and can improve their confidence and self-esteem. The assessment can measure potential and be used as a benchmark when helping you with your life goals. Knowsley Skills Academy’s bespoke assessment planning helps you to:

  • Have a clear idea of what you are learning.
  • Improve individual performance.
  • Focus on your understanding and enhancing ability to encourage further progress.

Can Knowsley Skills Academy Tutors give me the attention I need?

All the Tutors are all ex-military professional instructors with exemplary records of service. Knowsley Skills Academy provides motivational and functional training for young people. Together with character building and life skills training, KSA staff will give you the best opportunity to achieve your goals and aspirations for a full career in the uniformed services.

How successful is Knowsley Skills Academy at helping young people achieve success?

Students who have attended and completed courses at KSA have successfully gained recognised qualifications and all passed selection for their chosen career.

Qualifications:

  • NCFE Level 1/Diploma
  • NCFE  Level 1Exercise Staudies
  • Open Awards L2 in Progression
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Youth First Aider
  • Level 1/2 Numeracy
  • Level 1/2 Communication

How do I register at Knowsley Skills Academy?

Telephone 0151 440 2850 or email enquiries@knowsleyskillsacademy.co.uk requesting an initial interview. At the interview we will be able to discuss eligibility and your possible options and provide a tour of our facilities, curriculum information and Terms and Conditions.