Skills Link

Course information:
Skills Link

Course content:
The course aims to encourage students to achieve within a supportive, educational environment.

The Certificate in Life Skills consists of the following units:-
· Health and Safety
· Information Technology
· Managing Money
· Introduction to Practical Citizenship
· Investigating Community Facilities
· Working Together
Communication and numeracy skills are integrated within the overall programme.

Vocational tasters throughout the timetable may include:
*Joinery
*Painting and Decorating
*Car Maintenance
*Catering
*Sport and Recreation
*Art
*Health and Social Care
*Business Studies
*Hairdressing
*Landbased

INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
Upon entry to the course, students are assessed and an individual learning plan is built around the students†educational, social and personal needs . The students enjoyment of the course and their achievement whilst at college are our main aim.


ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Each student will have a Personal Tutor. Additional support is available to students who require it following a Confidential Initial assessment of Additional Support Needs

Assessment procedure:
This course contains a compulsory Health and Safety element and other Core Units which use Edexcel set assignments. All other units are assessed internally and moderated by Edexcel. Students' work is collected in a portfolio. There are no exams or formal tests during this course.


Qualifications achieved:
Certificate in Life Skills and Adult Literacy/Numeracy.

Progression opportunities:
It is hoped that students will progress from this course onto the Skills for Work Course. Specialist Careers Advice is available to all students.

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.