Learning for Life

Vocational Options
The course is ideal for those who require additional support and want to progress into a vocational area but are unsure of which area. Your personal tutor will work with you
to identify a realistic progression route and will help you to transfer to the identified vocational area. This course provides an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills of retail.

You will have the opportunity to gain an Entry 3/Level 1 Award qualification in Retail. The course combines both theory and practical work, a placement in one of our real working environments and enrichment activities designed to develop your personal and social skills.

Your course could include the following:

• tutorials

• vocational sessions

• ICT

• English and maths

• personal & social development

• independent living/independent travel

• enrichment activities

• real working environment

• visits to employers.

Developing Vocational Skills
During this course you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in your chosen vocational area of gardening, hospitality or retail. You will be able to build on your understanding of employment and develop the skills needed to seek employment in your chosen career, as well as gaining a Level 1 qualification. You will work with your personal tutor to develop your Individual Learning Plan and set personal and realistic learning goals, which will include work skills targets.

Your course could include the following:

• tutorials

• employability skills

• personal development skills

• real working environment

• enrichment activities

• English, maths and ICT

• work placement opportunities.

Supported Internship
The Supported Internship is intended to help students with learning difficulties/ disabilities to gain meaningful experience in a real working environment outside the college. Learners will treat their work placement in exactly the same way as paid employment, taking responsibility for their conduct whilst at work and following all health and safety policies in the work place. You will work closely with your progression coach to find the best placement for you and who will support you throughout the year.

Your course could include the following:

• work placement opportunities

• tutorials

• employability skills

• personal development skills

• real working environment.

Learning for Independent Living
The course is ideal for those with learning difficulties/disabilities, who want to develop their independent living skills. This course will centre on helping you to develop as a person. You will work closely with your tutor to focus on the areas you need to work on. You will agree on targets and continue to monitor your progress so that you can reach your long term goals. As this course is individual to you, you could be working on areas such as your independent travel, social development, independent living skills, maths and English as well as other skills.

Your course could include the following:

• tutorials

• English, maths and ICT

• independent living skills

• personal social development

• real working environment

• visits to employers

• enrichment activities.

Preparing for Adulthood
In addition to helping you develop personally through your individualised learning plan with a focus on independent living skills, this course will also give you the opportunity to take part in voluntary and community engagement projects. You will work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Personal and Social Skills at Entry Level and gain experience working in a real working environment within the college.

Your course could include the following:

• tutorials

• English, maths and ICT

• independent living skills

• personal social development

• real working environment

• volunteering and community engagement

• enrichment activities