C&G Entry 1 Diploma in Personal Progress (Houghall)

Overview of the course:

All students are required to attend college for 3 days per week, from 9: 00am until 4. 15pm. During their time in college, they will undertake 9 hours of practical vocational learning (depending upon their chosen route, i.e. animals, land and plants or foundation studies) , 3 hours of maths and English, 1 hour each of Personal and Social Development, Tutorial and Personal Centred Planning and 2 hours of work experience. All of these elements add up to their study programme in their chosen area. All practical sessions are delivered within a 'real life' working environment delivered by teaching staff who are experts in their vocational areas.

Topics:

Make a familiar journey; Recognise hazards in familiar settings; Improve personal manner & conduct; Dealing with problems in daily life; Working as part of a group and Healthy Living.
Vocational modules depending upon chosen pathway, i.e. animals, land and plants or foundation studies incorporating horticulture, ceramics and catering.