Foundation Vocational Options Entry Level 3

Foundation Vocational Options Entry Level 3
Course Overview
The course has been designed for candidates who are seeking or receiving training at Entry Level in a vocationally-related area. It will appeal to a broad range of candidates of all age groups who may have physical, mental or learning difficulties in schools, colleges and training centres. The objectives of the course clearly seek to provide access to training and education for such groups. It follows that barriers to entering the qualification should be minimised.
Start Date
Duration
Venue

6 September 2010
1-3 Years
Westbank Campus, Skelmersdale

Who The Course is for
This course is aimed at students of all ages who seek an Entry Level programme that will:
- Develop personal and inter-personal skills to enable the candidate to enhance their quality of life and behaviour within socially accepted norms
- Develop an awareness of the need to operate safely in a particular environment
- Provide opportunities for experiential learning
- Provide a basic understanding of industrial practice through performing routine tasks
- Provide motivation, recognition of progress and achievement through a programme of structured assessment
- Develop mental and physical co-ordination, dexterity, mobility and build confidence
- Provide progression opportunities into further learning, training and preparation for employment
- Assess candidates in personal and work-related skills which will assist in opportunities for employment.
Course Content
Courses offered in Catering and IT.
The qualification has 3 levels of certification; Award, Certificate and Diploma. Each level requires the student to achieve a number of credits through building a portfolio of evidence covering a variety of topics through selcted units.
The aim of this qualification is to provide candidates with a complete package, including personal and social development.
These are delivered over the year for approximately 12 hours per week in small class sizes with support as identified.

Entry RequirementsLearning & Assessment Methods
Students will be assessed throughout the duration of the course. Assessments are designed clearly so the learner can demonstrate the level of skill and understanding required for each unit. Multiple assessment opportunities are indicated against each skill giving the candidate opportunity to record gradual improvement and revisit areas of weakness. There is no limit to the number of attempts that a candidate may take to achieve the qualification. Once the required level of competence has been demonstrated by the candidate there is no need to carry out additional assessments on that specific element of skill.
Qualifications Gained
Achievement at Entry 3 reflects the ability to use knowledge or understanding to carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. Candidates will know and understand the steps needed to complete structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts. Candidates will carry out structured tasks and activities in familiar contexts and will be aware of the consequences of actions for self and others. Candidates will, with appropriate guidance, begin to take responsibility for the outcome of structured activities and actively participate in activities in familiar contexts.
City & Guilds NPTC Entry Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Skills for Working Life.
City & guilds NPTC Entry Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Personal & Social Development
Progression Opportunities
There are several ways in which candidates are able to progress which would equally apply:
- a candidate could make progress laterally by increasing the number of skills acquired (units) within an Entry Level at Entry 3
- a candidate could progress incrementally from Entry 3 to Level 1
- a candidate could make progress at the same level, but continue to practice the activity by repetition thereby increasing the range of circumstances in which the activities can be carried out
Career Opportunities
Support offered to gain supported employment.
Course Costs
If you are 16-18 years old you do not have to pay course tuition fees*.

If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course.
*exam and registration fees will be paid by the college subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion.