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Transition to Work & Work Skills

Foundation Learning Tier - Transition to Work (E3) & Work Skills (Level 1)

Didn’t get the results you wanted?

Got Ds or below at GCSE? 

Do you need to brush up your skills before employment or an apprenticeship?

WE CAN HELP YOU!

The Transition to Work and Work Skills programmes are for young people who need to develop their social, basic and life skills before progressing on to work, a Level 2 course or an apprenticeship.

The course will include:

  • Full assessment of your individual needs
  • Personalised programme based on those needs
  • Development of foundation skills (English, Maths and ICT)
  • Personal, social and life skills
  • Vocational training
  • Individual learning plans
  • Opportunities to sample a range of vocational options
  • Learning through practical activities
  • Direct provision of support services to address personal issues
  • Progression to other programmes/courses

The course focuses on improving your basic skills to Level 1 or Level 2 standard, but covers a range of skills according to individual need. These may include:

  • Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT (development and application of literacy, numeracy and ICT)
  • Personal and Social Development
  • Employability Skills


You will also have the opportunity to participate in a range of enrichment activities and access appropriate vocational modules from the broad College curriculum.  These currently include:

You will be able to access an appropriate vocational programme from across the broad college curriculum. These will include:

  •  Introduction to Care
  • Catering/Kitchen Portering
  • Retail
  • Construction
  • Performing/Creative Industries
  • Horticulture
  • Hair

You will work at your own pace and be at College for up to three days a week.  This means you may be able to fit part-time work around your studies too.

Progression

If you successfully complete this programme, you should gain a nationally recognised, Level 1 qualification.  Students who achieve Level 1 or above through this programme can progress to other Level 1 or Level 2 courses, such as Foundation/Higher Diplomas or BTEC Vocational courses.