Vocational Options

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Summary: 

An exciting and challenging programme designed to develop your personal skills and give you a chance to use and practice the skills you will need for your next step.  Vocational Options is a flexible programme, from our School of Foundation Studies, which will help you to explore vocational options and plan for your next move. 

This Entry Level 2 and 3 course is intended for learners who may be lacking in confidence or social skills and need a supported year to make appropriate choices.  Classes are in groups of up to 12.

Age range (help you choose): 
Pre-16
Course Length: 
One year
Course Schedule: 
3 days per week
Entry Requirements: 

By interview.

Assessment: 

This will be through moderation of the City and Guilds NPTC Skills for Working Life Award.

Academic Progression: 

Learners can progress onto a Level 1 vocational course, a Progressions course or into employment/training.

Career Progression: 

Learners are able to choose from a wide variety of options to help make informed decisions about their future.

Full Description: 

This new course has four pathways which include:

  • Retail and Administration
  • Health and Social Care
  • Creative Art and Media

And

  • For those who are undecided, there is a multichoice option

You will work towards your own individual targets.  The programme includes a variety of elements:

Basic Skills

Work on improving your skills in Communication, Number and IT.

Qualifications

Basic Skills, City & Guilds NPTC Skills for Working Life Entry Level 2/3.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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