Prep for Employment Blue

Preparation for Employment
Study Level
Entry Level
City & Guilds Employability and Personal Development,
C & G Literacy, C & G Numeracy, ASDAN Towards Independence

Course Content
The course covers a range of subjects including:

• Careers Planning / Work Placement Experience
• Personal Skills
• Information and Communication Technology
• Life Skills
• Enterprise
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Horticulture, Engineering, and Hair & Beauty options

Why Tynemet
At TyneMets last Ofsted inspection the Foundation Learning Department was awarded a Grade One for Outstanding Provision with key strengths in:

• Very good teaching
• Excellent facilities
• Good range of provision
• Excellent support for students

The Ofsted report also said teaching and learning are outstanding and programmes effectively meet the needs and interests of learners (building on) learners prior experience at school or as adults in the local community.

The department has excellent links with other agencies, including Local Education Authorities, Social Services, Connexions, Shaw and Remploy. Every care is taken to match the learner with the appropriate course.
Interesting Facts
The Foundation Learning Department offers help to move from school to adult life. It has a strong reputation for high quality teaching and facilities.
Further Information
Start date: September
Assessment
Students sit City & Guilds literacy and numeracy tests and complete an Employability and Personal Development portfolio
Progression To
Students may progress to other TyneMet further education courses at Level 1. Alternatively, they may move into full-time training for work or take up employment opportunities including supported employment.
Course Code
1L8223