Full-Time Foundation Skills in Practical Skills

Foundation Skills in Practical SkillsCourse Outline
This 1-year course is aimed at students over 16 years of age following the Edexcel Skills for Working Life Course, through the Practical Skills Curriculum. You will also cover Health & Safety, Information Technology and Basic Skills.

Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for the course. You will be invited to attend an informal interview.

What will I study?
Following the Practical Skills Curriculum you will study an Introduction to Painting & Decorating, Introduction to Metal Craft and Health & Safety in a Workshop. The additional qualification options include the Certificate in Adult Literacy, Certificate in Adult Numeracy, Duke of Edinburgh?s Award, First Aid, Welsh Cultural Studies and Wider Key Skills.

How will I be assessed?
Your work will be assessed by a range of methods, including portfolios and examinations.

Career Opportunities & Progression
Following successful completion of this course you may progress to other higher level courses, the Life and Work Choices course or to employment.

Length
1 year

Attendance
Full-Time

Campus
Pontypridd & Rhondda