Supported Studies Workskills

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This Work Skills programme is designed for young people aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties, working at Entry Level two who have recently left school or progressed from another Supported Studies course. The aim of the programme is to increase independent living, functional skills, vocational skills and employability skills in order to access supported or open employment in the future. This programme is timetabled across three days. You will start college at 9am and finish at 2.30pm, 4.15pm or 4.30pm. You will learn through a variety of physical activity, participation, work experience and academic study. The Work Skills programme includes a range of vocationally related accredited units, which are subject to change each year, to suit the needs and aspirations of the group. Examples of units delivered in previous years include: ?Independent Living ?Working in a team ?Health and Safety at work You will also complete two vocational tasters. In previous years the options have included: ?Retail ?Horticulture ?Wheels Youth Community Project (an introduction to multi skills and motor mechanics) English and maths classes are streamed to enable you to develop these vital skills at a level and pace that is suitable for you. You will undertake a work experience placement for a minimum of 30 hours during the year. Relevant placements are sourced that meet students' interests and offer an appropriate level of support according to individual needs. You will be accompanied to interviews, receive job coaching and travel training, if needed. Students also participate in enterprise projects where they work in teams to develop products and services.

Course information

Name: Supported Studies Workskills Qualification title: Certificate in Preparation for Employment (Entry 2) (QCF) Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment The qualifications you will achieve by the end of the programme will be the Certificate in Preparation for Employment (Entry level 2), awarded through Gateway Learning. This is achieved through course work presented in a portfolio which is verified formally both internally and by the external Gateway examiner. There is also the expectation that you would undertake a functional skills exam (in English, maths or ICT) by the end of the programme. Awarding Gateway Qualifications Limited Created 20161020 11:53:58 Updated 20161020 11:53:58

Entry requirements

None

Provider

North Hertfordshire College
Further Education
enquiries@nhc.ac.uk
01462 424242
http://www.nhc.ac.uk

Address

Hitchin Centre
Cambridge Road Town: HITCHIN County:Hertfordshire