Certificate in Using Employability Skills E3 - Vocational Access General 1

Course overview

This is a year’s course which has been devised for learners who are working at entry level who have particular learning difficulty and or disability. The course could be a stepping stone into the main stream vocational course across college. The qualification provides a foundation for lifelong learning focussing on transferable social, life and work skills which are essential for living and working in the community. The qualification is designed to develop some of the basic skills needed to gain employment. The qualification can build on previous achievement of an award but also allow for a more in depth look at some of the skill areas and ensure, through the range of units available, that a breadth of skill areas is covered.

Course requirements

No requirements to be able to enrol on the course. You must attend all sessions through the week.

What will I do?

Set over 3 days a week, you will have the opportunity to develop your Maths and English skills. You will take part in visits and various activities, including outings, work experience and work in the classroom. Support will be provided for learners during class. You will also take part in group tutorials.

Whilst at college you will learn about employability skills taking into account targets set by your SEN / EHCP plan.

Learners will be given the opportunity to develop their Maths and English skills alongside their main qualification.

Maths and English sessions are tailored to develop the learner’s initial ability and the progress they make throughout the year. Usually 2 sessions per week for each subject, the sessions cover a range of levels, from pre-entry to functional skills entry 3 through to GCSE.

What will it give me?

Entry 3 Certificate in Using Employability skills.

Materials needed

Stationery.

What can I do when I finish?

Once you have built your skills you may progress on to the main stream courses across the college.

What next?

If you would like to apply, please click the "Apply Now" section below and follow the steps. Thank you!