Post-16 Pathways
Get your foot in the door at a professional football club with our range of full-time post-16 courses that can help you break into the exciting Sports/eSports industry.
Our Courses
Level One Course
BTEC Introductory Diploma in Sport
Entry Requirements
Good reference
Start Date
September 2025
Level Two Courses
NCFE Certificate in Sports Coaching
NCFE Diploma in Sports Coaching
Entry Requirements
Up to four GCSE’s grade 3 including English language or equivalent
Good reference
Start Date
September 2025
Level Three Courses
BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport Coaching and Development
BTEC Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development
BTEC National Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Coaching and Development
BTEC Extended Diploma in eSports
Entry Requirements
Five+ GCSE’s grade 4 or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths*
Passion for Sports/eSports
Start Date
September 2025
Student Life
All our learners will have access to pastoral support which supports their personal and learning needs to ensure success. Our college offers a wide range of assistance to students with additional needs. We believe that all students should have an equal chance of success and offer specialist learning support, equipment and resources.
We can support learners with childcare, mental-health and well-being, support with exams, support with a learning difficulty.
We can help support learners with funding, essential study costs, free college meals, travel, childcare and much more.
The Safeguarding Team are here to support you with any issues that you’re having that make you feel at risk, either at college or at home. We work with lots agencies who can help you with:
Being/becoming homeless
Domestic abuse
Exploitation
Online safety
Mental health and well-being
Sexual violence/harassment
Progression
BTEC Level 3 students are encouraged to progress into higher education, with full support for UCAS and bursary applications. Many go on to universities across the UK, while others continue at SWFCCP, undertaking a foundation degree in Community Football Coaching and Development, with the option to add a year for a BSc Hons in Football Community Coaching and Administration.
Why Choose us?
“Our Shadow Scholarship offers academy-style education and football training for players to bridge the gap between grassroots and academy football.”
Ollie Harris
SWFCCP Football
Development Coordinator
“These courses are the perfect balance between education and personal development. The coaching skills I have gained have allowed me to make that step into employment with SWFCCP with great staff around me.”
Charlie Stevenson
Former student now employee at SWFCCP
“Studying with SWFCCP gave me the opportunities and confidence to go to the USA to coach football."
Lorna Perry
Former Student
Facilities
Our Community College pathways are delivered across three locations: the IT-equipped classrooms in our Education Hub at Hillsborough Stadium; the Community Facility, featuring a state-of-the-art 4G astroturf, community gym, and pitchside classrooms on Clay Wheels Lane; and the Owls eSports Arena, with cutting-edge gaming facilities.
