Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements. The course is for students who are preparing for employment having come through other Inclusive Learning courses, or who are new to college and need to gain confidence and practical skills to progress into the world of work. Interview required.

Learning Outcomes

Students will gain real life work experience in various environments such as Retail, Care Homes, Catering and Childcare.
In class for students will use technology such as computers, cameras and smart boards to aid learning and engagement to complete a Gateway Certificate in Personal and Social Skills and English & Maths functional skills qualifications. Learners will be taught Time- Management, Leadership, Organisational and Problem Solving skills.

Objective

Tutorial support is an integral part of your program. The aim of tutorials is to help students to become active, self-directed learners, able to set their own goals and review their own progress. The tutorial process links with other college services such as The Pastoral team, The Information Store and The Advice Shop. Contact can also be made, through your tutor, with outside agencies like the Careers Service or Social Services if you have any questions or worries relating to your life outside college hours.

Progression

Students may progress onto further courses within Inclusive Learning or onto other programmes within the wider college/community.

Career Progression

Throughout the duration of the course learners will not only gain a wealth of knowledge in various subjects, they will work on building confidence, improving social skills, learn real life skills and engage in a new, positive learning journey.

Fees

Students will need to have successfully applied for and received funding.

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