In this programme learners will explore a range of job roles and work environments while building confidence, independence, and self awareness.
Through practical experience, including supporting the running of a college café, learners develop customer service, teamwork, and health and safety skills.
The programme helps learners identify their strengths and areas for development, prepare for interviews, and understand employer expectations such as:
- Punctuality
- Professional behaviour
- Workplace responsibilities.
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Entry requirements
Learners must have an EHCP and complete a baseline assessment, interview, and provide evidence of working at an appropriate level.
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Who is the course for?
This one year course is for students with moderate learning difficulties and disabilities who have a higher level of independence.
You will need to be motivated with a mature outlook to pass qualifications that will enable you to progress to other courses within Supported Learning, mainstream courses or Project Search. -
Study methods
Study methods include: practical, workshops, plus indivudal, paired and small group work.
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How is the course assessed?
The course is assessed by course work and portfolio.
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More information
Links with employers include: HILP, Boots, Lensbury Club, Achieving for Children.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this course you could go on to:
- Level 1 vocational courses
- Employment apprenticeships
- Supported internships.
- Level 1 vocational courses
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Where Next – Further Studies
Course tutors will help students to prepare for their next step when they complete the course.
There may be opportunities to progress onto another course within Supported Learning or vocational courses within the College. -
How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
