This qualification is a flexible and variable qualification. The qualification has been designed with the aim to prepare learners for future employment with the primary intention of supporting learners directly into work. Alongside a national qualification, learners will be offered advice and pointers for employment routes.
The College also runs employer engagement activities and events where students can speak to companies and staff about careers available within their sector of choice.
The qualification consists of a range of core units to provide opportunities for learners to develop skills in areas such as customer service skills, leadership skills, working in a team, etc.
This qualification will be of particular benefit to those learners who:
• want to progress through college and into the workplace.
• would benefit from alternative approaches to curriculum and learning.
• want to engage with employers to inform their career/employment choices.
• are now ready to transition from education into employment.
• need to develop their Maths and English skills.
The qualification consists of a range of core units to provide opportunities for learners to develop skills in the areas such as communication, personal development, personal confidence, and self-awareness, etc; plus, a range of ‘taster’ units in different sector specific areas providing opportunities for learners to test out their abilities and personal preferences before selecting a chosen career or employment route.
These qualifications will be of particular benefit to those learners who:
• want to progress into other further education courses
• would benefit from alternative approaches to curriculum and learning
• want to test out a vocational area to inform their career/employment choices
• for whatever reason, have not previously achieved in education
• need to develop their Maths and English skills.