Skills For Independence and Work

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In Year One you will study a life skills programme and may choose up to two vocational option units from the list below: - Sport - Art - Dance / Performing Arts - Catering - Joinery - Motor Vehicle Maintenance - Craft Skills - Hairdressing Please note that these may be subject to change. In Year Two, you will choose two more vocational options and, in addition, have the opportunity to focus on work skills while continuing to develop your independence. A variety of off-site activities are on offer where you will have the chance to experience a wide range of leisure and outdoor pursuits. Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of off-site activities. In Year One and Year Two, you will have the opportunity to take part in a two week work experience placement. These placements are designed to help you to find out about the working environment and your tutorial work, employment skills programme and vocational studies will help you to choose areas in which you would like to seek work experience. At the end of the programme you will achieve an Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work and an Entry Level Certificate in Vocational Studies, plus Functional Skills in Maths and English.You will be taught by lecturers who are experienced in teaching students with learning difficulties. All staff will help you to develop communication, time management, working as part of a team and problem solving skills. You will also have your own personal tutor who will help you with your personal and social development. Classes are a mixture of practical and written work and there will be opportunities to develop, and discover, a range of new skills and opportunities. The programme is a careful balance of formal and informal teaching, group work, practical sessions and individual support. You will spend time in the Colleges well-equipped workshops, kitchens and studios, gaining ...more on College website

Course information

Name: Skills For Independence and Work Qualification title: Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161010 19:35:59 Updated 20161010 19:35:59

Entry requirements

For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS. Equipment required For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS.

Provider

Eastleigh College
Further Education
experts@eastleigh.ac.uk
023 8091 1000
https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/

Address

Chestnut Avenue Town: Eastleigh County:Hampshire

Learning aims

Title: Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) Qualification: Certificate in Skills for Independence and Work (Entry 2) (QCF) Classification: Preparation for Life and Work

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