Workskills and Work Experience

This is an ideal programme for those who wish to improve their work skills in order to obtain a job or to advance in their training/workplace.

The programme leads to BTEC in Workskills, an internationally-recognised vocational qualification at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), designed and accredited by Edexcel, the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications.

BTEC in Workskills Level 3 qualifications are accepted by UKBA as appropriate for non-EU students and make a wonderful addition to any CV.

The programme consists of two stages:

1. Study period

· You will study for a minimum of 15 hours per week.

· The course consists of individual units, for example:

• Negotiation Skills and Persuasion in the Workplace
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Preparing for an interview
• Effectiveness at Work
• Personal Skills for Leadership
• Learning from Work Placement

Homestay accommodation can be arranged by Crest Schools of English for the duration of the study period upon request.

2. Work placement period

• You will have the opportunity to put into practice the skills which you have learnt on the course.
• You will be monitored and guided throughout your work placement.
• You will complete an assignment which will give you the opportunity to reflect on your work experience and to re-evaluate your own work skills.

You will collect credits for units by completing assignments in the form of presentations, reports, role-plays, research, etc. during your studies, as well as a practical assignment during your work placement. All assignments are internally assessed and once you have obtained enough credits, you will be awarded a BTEC in Workskills level 3 qualification (award or certificate).

Types of work placement

· A paid hospitality/health care work experience. You will be paid UK minimum wage (approximately £5.80 per hour for adults aged 22 years+ and £4.83 per hour for adults aged 18-21 years).

· Unpaid internship. This is a vocational work experience, e.g. in Marketing, Fashion, Finance, Law, Business, etc.

Conditions of work placement

· During your study period we will arrange a face-to-face or telephone interview for your placement. Following a successful interview, a placement will be offered.

· The work placement provided can be anywhere in the UK. Students cannot reject an offer due to its location or size.

· An application form must be filled in and sent to us along with a CV, Statement of Motivation and photo.

· All participants are advised to obtain police check and health check.

EU

Non-EU

Visa required

No

Yes

Study period (15+ hours per week)

Flexible

Minimum 50%* of the duration of the whole programme

Work placement period

Paid placement

Minimum 6 months

Minimum 6 months

Unpaid placement

Flexible

Minimum 6 weeks

Qualification

BTEC in Workskills level 2 or 3 Award/Certificate (optional)

BTEC in Workskills level 3 Award/Certificate (compulsory)

Work placement assignment

Optional

Compulsory

* As required by UKBA, the number of weeks students are allowed to work is up to 50% of the total number of weeks of the course, so if you study for 12 weeks you are allowed to take a work placement for a maximum of 12 weeks, the total length of the course being 24 weeks.