Vocational qualification

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

The Skillsbase course will help students develop the skills they need to organise themselves and relate to other people so they can learn to live independently, and possibly get a job. Group sizes are small, eight in a class, to ensure that all students are well supported. As well as a qualified teacher, there will also be a classroom assistant. In addition, for learners with specific learning difficulties, additional learning support is available which is assessed. Additional learning support will usually be provided in small groups or on an individual basis.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London (Lancashire)
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The Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, N7 0RN

Start date

On request

About this course

No specific qualifications required. All learners will have a literacy and numeracy assessment when they come for interview.

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Course programme


Skillsbase

Quick Facts
Course Code
HS3023A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level E
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
2 years

Where is the course? Centre for Health, Social and Child Care (Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, London N7 0RN)

What is this course about? The Skillsbase course will help students develop the skills they need to organise themselves and relate to other people so they can learn to live independently, and possibly get a job. Group sizes are small, eight in a class, to ensure that all students are well supported. As well as a qualified teacher, there will also be a classroom assistant. In addition, for learners with specific learning difficulties, additional learning support is available which is assessed. Additional learning support will usually be provided in small groups or on an individual basis.

Who is this course for? Skillsbase courses are for young people with barriers to their learning leaving school at 16+ who have either a statement of educational need, receiving additional learning support in school or who are being supported by outside agencies such as family services, educational psychologist and speech and language therapists. They are for vulnerable young people with learning difficulties and disabilities who learn best in supported small group settings.
, Our courses start at Entry Level 1 and designed to move people on into work so we expect learners to have some basic literacy and numeracy skills.

What do I need to get on the course? No specific qualifications required. All learners will have a literacy and numeracy assessment when they come for interview.

What will I study? The Skillsbase team teaches the Edexcel Life Skills in the first year and the Edexcel Skills for Working Life in the second year. In both years you can also study City and Guilds Literacy and Numeracy certificated courses.
The course runs for two years and you have the option to progress further onto an entry level 3 or foundation level courses run at the college. Our courses are designed to enable learners to `keep on learning¿ until they are ready to find employment.
In the first year the Skills for Life certificated course focuses on developing your independence, in terms of cooking, cleaning, shopping, money management, being safe at home and outside, travel including planning the way you are going to travel.
You can study:

Arts and media

Hair and beauty

Horticulture

Independent living skills

Catering and hospitality

Practical skills,

Sport and recreation.

The Skillsbase course also includes

Personal, Social and Health Education

Information Technology

A personal tutor to support you with your learning who you will see on a weekly basis
Opportunities to become more independent and confident by using public transport to visit places of interest

2 weeks work experience in the second year relevant to your course

There are also a number of different leisure options:

Photography

Video

Music

Textiles.

What qualification will I get? In the first year you will study towards the EdExcel Skills for Life award. In the second year, you will work towards the EdExcel Skills for Working Life award. In both years, you can also study City and Guilds Literacy and Numeracy certificated courses.

What can I do after the course? You can progress to higher level courses at Entry Level 3. You may be able to go straight into work. You may also be able to access other training courses from other providers.

How do I get on the course? View full details on how to apply click here, If you have any queries, please phone the Skillsbase

How much does the course cost? This course is free to home students.

Home Students:
£ 1293

Skillsbase

Price on request