Life Skills Award/Certificate in Personal Progression Entry Level

No qualifications are required, but students need the drive and commitment to complete the course, work to the best of their abilities and to achieve a good attendance record. Course Content Students will study the Diploma in Personal Progress qualification and will gain practical skills through work experience in the College retail shops and garden centre. • Develop communication, writing, money and ICT skills • Develop skills for the workplace • Work experience in the College garden centre and retail shops • Personal grooming and how to care about your appearance for work and social situations • Develop community participation skills such as getting out and about • Engage with the world around through meeting people, attending events and visits to various attractions • Two-night residential outing to have fun and develop team skills • A chance to take part in activities such as sport, art and cookery. How will I be assessed? The course is assessed through a portfolio of evidence, including witness statements from tutors and photographs. Progression After successfully completing this course, progression may be possible to a full-time course such as Futures. Fees • If you are aged 16-18 as of 31st August on the year of enrolment - no course fee. • If you are over 19 as of 31st August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases. Bursary Funds There are financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact our Information Centre for details of costs and concessions on 01305 208808 or email: Further Information and How to Apply For further information and to obtain an application form please contact the Information Centre on 01305 208808 or email: Alternatively, you can register your interest on http://study.weymouth.ac.uk Rehabilitation of Offenders To help us look after students and assess risks, you will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions when you apply for a course at Weymouth College. We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all. We welcome people with additional learning needs and/or disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds in all minority groups within the community, ensuring students receive fair treatment when studying at Weymouth College. Copies of the Equality and Diversity policy can be found on the Weymouth College website. Transport and Travel For full information on our subsidised travel routes can be found on the Weymouth College website. The details in this leaflet are correct at time of printing and may be subject to change. Please visit our course finder at www.weymouth.ac.uk for the latest course information.