Entry Award in Employability Skills

Course Marketing Title
Entry Level 3 Employability

Overview
At this level you get the opportunity to complete a work placement or take part in an introduction to a vocational course within the college environment. You might help run the Diversity Diner, take part in community projects or in retail as part of the Recycle, Reuse and Regenerate Enterprise team. You’ll have fun whilst learning how to further develop your own personal communication skills so you can become a more independent learner. English and Maths skills will also be taught to further enhance your skills.

Entry Requirements
As no formal qualifications are required, the tutors at Stockport College will interview you and carry out an initial assessment to see what skills you already have and then place you on the most appropriate level

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
OCR Entry level 3 Employability You will study 3 of the following areas: Assess their own skills or personal attributes for work Learn about managing money Prepare for reflecting on a job interview Complete job searches Provide personal information to employers, e.g. CVs and application forms Learn about health and safety in the workplace Take part in work placements and work-related tasks Hands-on experience taking part in community projects, running a retail outlet, cookery, shopping. Work experience in the college café or in other vocational areas of the college such as construction

Mandatory Units
Depending on the three areas chosen above, you will: Gain knowledge of self–reflection and self-assessment with regard to their skills or personal attributes for work. They will also gain knowledge on how to develop these skills or personal attributes, via an action plan. Learn how to open a bank account, understand wage slips and bank statements. Gain knowledge of how to budget and understand the causes and consequences of debt. Gain knowledge of how to prepare/plan for a job interview, research essential information about the organisation, prepare questions and answers for interviews, reflect on the interview and understanding how to improve their interview skills. Research jobs, know the relevant job sources, understand how to match skills or personal attributes and interests to job roles, understand how to improve job search skills. Develop skills in presenting personal information, e.g. CV-writing and completing application forms. Gain knowledge of, and practice in, how to present oneself positively to prospective employers. Understand how to reflect upon their own performance in presenting personal information and they could improve. Gain knowledge of safe working practices and procedures, knowledge of risks and hazards and the internal/external sources of information and support on health and safety in the workplace.

Optional Units


Course Assessment
You will complete an evidence diary after they have taken part in the exciting activities. Evidence booklets with learner-friendly tasks which cover all assessment criteria. These include: hands-on experience taking part in community projects, running a retail outlet, cookery, shopping. Work experience in the college café or in other vocational areas of the college such as construction

Progression
Once you have successfully completed the qualification and improved your maths and English skills you can move onto the next level of Employability within the department, seek employment or move onto other courses within the college.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.