Full Time BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies with ESOL (Public Services) Course Code: 3418

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 1
DURATION 1 Year
START DATE(S) September 2009
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
NUMBER OF TEACHING HOURS 17.5 hours per week
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS Additional fees - approx. 150 for uniform, trips, and visits
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This programme prepares you to start working in the vocation of your choice. As part of our selection process you will be required to attend an interview where you will demonstrate your ability and commitment to working in your chosen profession,
together with a satisfactory reference, which will ask for information about your behaviour, punctuality, and attendance.
To join our programme you need to have an Entry Level Certificate plus a minimum of Entry Level 3, Literacy and Numeracy which will be assessed at interview.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is designed to encourage you to develop the personal skills and qualities needed for working and learning and achieving your full potential. This is a practical hands-on course and is designed to provide you with skills you need to enter employment or progress onto the nect level of study.
This course is made up of 6 Units of Study:
>Healthy Bodies
>Taking Part in Sport
>IT
>Planning a Trip
>Customer Services
>Land Environment

PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
On successful completion of your Course, you will have the option of going into employment or progressing to the next Level of Study (Level 2) on courses within Croydon College.

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE A number of different strategies can be enployed to assure the achivement of Unit outcomes.
EXCURSIONS / WORK EXPERIENCE To be advised
READING LISTS To be advised