We provide a unique learning experience unlike traditional education providers. You will receive one-on-one tutoring and mentoring at your own pace.

Grantham Training Centre: If you are local and can attend, this is the best option. You will benefit from tutor and peer support in a relaxed environment. The training centre is not a typical classroom; it has a comfortable atmosphere with a radio and refreshments. Your tutor will let you know when the sessions are on and how to book into a session

Blended Learning: If you cannot attend the Grantham centre, don't worry. Your tutor can support you via 1:1 Zoom sessions, phone calls, emails, texts, or WhatsApp—whatever suits you best. This will be discussed on your pre course assessment.

As long as it takes you. The official guidance is that it will take approximately 6 months - however if you get through quicker than that - fine, if you take a little longer - that’s fine too! Here at 3CATS, we work with you until you are comfortable in your understanding before moving on.

There are tutor marked assignments throughout the course to support each of the study units. Once you have completed them all, including the practice assessments and your tutor is in agreement you can take your final assessment - which is a 150 minute exam. Exams are held in the Grantham office for free for 3CATS learners. A suitable time and date will be organised between you and your tutor.

If you are unable to attend the Grantham centre, you will need to make arrangements for an exam centre closer to you - including paying their fees.

• You will be required to pay an annual student membership to IAB before 3CATS can enrol you. This is a cost of £50. It is quite possible to do 2 courses under 1 membership.

  Learners who take their exams in the Grantham centre are free. If you are unable to attend the Grantham centre, you will need to make arrangements for an exam centre closer to you - including paying their fees.

  You may need some study text books to support your learning throughout the course(s) however if you study in the Grantham centre there is a healthily stocked bookcase with study text books for you to use and borrow

The price you will pay for this course with 3CATS is only £370.

This price does not include student membership, study text books or external exam centre.

To qualify for funding from Lincolnshire County Council and The European Social Fund you must meet the following criteria;

1. You must be aged 19 or older as of 31.08.2025

2. You must live in Lincolnshire

3. You must earn £25,750 or less per year OR be in receipt of state benefits such as Universal Credit, Job Seekers Allowance etc