Practical Work Skills Entry Level 3/Level 1

Practical Work Skills Entry Level 3/Level 1 Overview

As well as studying a range of skills related to customer service, rights and responsibilities in the work place and team building activities, this course will also enable you to build your self-confidence while improving your personal and social development.

You will study at Derby Road and Maun View Care Home.

Entry requirements

• No formal entry requirements but you will be expected to complete an initial assessment to demonstrate you are working at an appropriate level
• Demonstrate that you have an ability to work in a practical environment

You will need to attend an interview with the tutor before being accepted on to the course. You may also need to supply at least one written reference from a teacher or employer (in some cases two) and/or your current school or college report.

Mature students (those aged 21 or over) who do not have the qualifications required for entry may still be eligible, subject to an interview. Relevant experience, a strong portfolio of work and a commitment to the subject you wish to study may be acceptable for certain courses.

Start dates and fees

The table below shows you when the course starts. You may be charged a fee for your course depending on your age and circumstances.

Start DateDurationCodeAnnual Fee (Age)Actions 16-18over 19 Sep 20161 yr(s)1667A1160Free£400.00*Apply online

*Course fees shown are for guidance only and are the fees charged for courses running this year. Fees for courses starting in September 2016 will be confirmed in spring 2016.

How long is the course?

One year.

Location

• Derby Road

How will I be assessed?

You'll be assessed through your portfolio work and practical assessments.

What does the course lead to?

Upon completion you could choose to undertake work experience in a voluntary capacity, apply for a work placement or utilise your new skills by gaining employment/supported employment.

What will I study?

Entry Level 3:

• Work safely
• Effective communication in the workplace
• Basic food preparation
• Customer service
• Serving food and drink
• Personal presentation skills
• Undertake a work placement

Level 1:

• Work based experience
• Teamwork
• Project work
• Right and responsibilities in the workplace
• Planning for progression

Study programmes

It is an entry requirement for some courses to have gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths (see entry requirements). If the entry requirements to a course do not require A*-C in these subjects, and you haven’t already gained GCSEs A*-C in English and maths before joining us, you will continue to study English and maths as part of your programme and take appropriate qualifications in these subjects with the aim of achieving A* to C grade. In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, every student aged under 19 and studying a full-time course at college will take part in our study programmes alongside their main subject qualification. Find out more.

What can I go on to study?

From Entry Level 3:

• Level 1 course
• Supported employment

From Level 1:

• Other Level 1 courses available at the college
• Supported employment

How do I apply? Apply online