Skills for Working Life

Skills for Working Life

Course Aims:
to develop skills that you will need in the world of work. To get better at being with and speaking to people. To learn new skills and to build confidence.

Course Content:
the award has 5 units

Unit 1: General Health and Safety

Unit 2: Personal Action Planning

Unit 3: Practical Living Skills

Unit 4: Information and Communications Technology

Unit 5: Introduction to Work

You will also study English, Maths and IT and a choice of more practical options.

Progression:
Progression may be possible to an Entry Level 3/Level 1 course.

Awarding Body:
ABC - Awarding Body Consortium

Exam:
Students collect evidence to show their skills and knowledge. They put together a file to show what they have learnt or know. Tutors may help collect evidence, for example, take photographs or write witness statements.

Level:
Entry Level 1/2

Duration:
The course is approximately 16 hours per week. It will be offered over a period of 33 weeks for 2 years.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.