Start Date
- September 2025, Full Time
Summary
This course is a personalised programme with a focus on preparation for the future beyond college, specialising in retail and administration. It is based around practical skills preparing individuals for employment in the retail vocational area and focuses on their transition away from the college environment and into the world of work, culminating with an accredited Gateway Employability entry qualification ( award or certificate) at entry 2 or 3.
All course work will be integrated into college enterprises or supported work placement.
Students on this course are responsible for the Amazing Crates milk delivery round and day to day running of Scribbles, the college's stationery shop. Tasks include till work, stock replenishment and general cleaning. Customer interaction enables students to improve their communication and customer service skills and generally boost self esteem/confidence.
Working in Scribbles raises awareness of the importance of preparation and planning, money management and personal presentation.
Alongside the practical timetable there are sessions for students to work on their existing English, Maths and ICT Functional Skills.
The course takes place over three days per week. Work placements can be arranged.
Why Our College?
Specialist facilities
We have purpose built facilities for our inclusive learning students, including our purpose build Rug Room for students with Autistic Spectrum disorders, and our PAL building, for students who are preparing for adult life.
A centre for excellence
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has named City College Norwich as one of three Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England
Bespoke programmes
Our Inclusive Learning courses help you to progress to your next step through our bespoke group programmes delivered by a team of dedicated staff
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course and acceptance will be subject to an interview.
Learning Outcomes
To achieve a Gateway employability entry qualification.
Objective
The course is designed to assist learners who need support in the transition from college to employment and the aim of the course is to get students job ready.
Assessment
Assessment is through on-going target setting and recording of work. Completion of task sheets and photographic evidence of participation and completion of activities and projects. Opportunities for furthering functional skills in English and Mathematics with City and Guilds qualifications.
Progression
Following completion of the course options could include:
Mint Employment Agency, which offers support with job searching and coaching to allow students with a barrier to employment to progress into the world of work. Students should have completed a work placement prior to referral by course tutor.
Project Search, a CCN course based at NORSE or NNUH. Work experience allows students to gain real work experience and skills with the support of their colleagues.
Other options are available and would be discussed at the parents' evening meeting whilst on the course.
Career Progression
Work placements are provided so that relevant experience can be gained to help with the transition into the world of work.
These are generally offered in the retail sector and can be on site initially to allow students to gain confidence and experience, then they would progress onto other placements. If students show interest in other areas this can be discussed with the Job Coach/Work Placement officer.
Students' progress is monitored whilst on the placements and a reference is taken to support them in applying for their next step.
Fees
Students will need to have successfully applied for and received funding.
Where Next?
Why Our College?
Specialist facilities
We have purpose built facilities for our inclusive learning students, including our purpose build Rug Room for students with Autistic Spectrum disorders, and our PAL building, for students who are preparing for adult life.
A centre for excellence
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has named City College Norwich as one of three Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England
Bespoke programmes
Our Inclusive Learning courses help you to progress to your next step through our bespoke group programmes delivered by a team of dedicated staff
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