Skills for Life and Work Entry Level 2/3

Course Overview
This is a 2 year course which has been developed to provide young people with the opportunity to develop personal and vocational skills essential for a successful working life.

All learning takes place in a supported environment.

Course Structure
Vocational areas include Retail, Office Skills, DIY Skills (Carpentry and Metal Work), Catering, Horticulture and Housekeeping. One day a week is at work placement.

Areas studied include:

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• Team Building
• Communication skills
• Preparation for work
• Health and Safety
• Literacy, Numeracy and Information Technology
• Work Placement

Four days are spent in college and one days work placement.

Qualification Aims
Year 1: Students will achieve units of accreditation for specific subjects studied.

Year 2: Continuous assessment and review towards building a portfolio of evidence. Externally set assignments. Students may achieve a certificate in Skills for Working Life Entry 2 and/or 3 a progression route to NVQ Level 1 and/ or out to employment

Additional qualifications will include Adult Literacy and Numeracy accreditation.

Assessments/Examinations
Continuous assessment and review throughout the two years.
Portfolio of evidence.

Cost / Equipment
Tuition fee is free but there are additional costs.

£25 Catering fee per annum

£25 Portfolio costs (If over 18)

£15 Horticulture

£15 DIY Skills

£50 Certification fee (Registration and Certification is free for students under the age of 18)

Help with essential equipment costs may be available to students who experience financial difficulties.

Start Date
September 2010