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Starts

1 Sep 2025

Study mode

Full Time

Campus

Framwellgate Moor Campus

Duration

1 Year

Level

Entry Level

Course code

FOUNFE003A01

Fee Information

Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.

Age 16-18

FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).

If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.

Age 19+

If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).

Course may be subject to change.

Are you living with a disability and/or learning disability and looking for your next steps in education that will help to prepare you for adulthood?

The BTEC Entry Level 2 Certificate in Pre-Vocational Studies course focuses on helping young people develop their communication skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills, time management, and independent living skills, with an additional focus on living in the community. It provides a progression route from the BTEC Entry Level 1 Certificate in Pre-Vocational Studies course.

Developed to support young people, each bespoke programme is designed to meet the individual needs of a student. Alongside your course you will work towards developing your maths and English, personal development and enrichment.

Entry Criteria

No formal requirements for entry to this course.

Additional Costs

An additional small cost may incur for enrichment trips and visits.

What are the next steps?

All applicants will be required to attend an interview prior to enrolment, a meet the tutor session will be then arranged for a later date.

Study Aims

The aim of the qualification is to encourage learners to enjoy learning, gain confidence and promote their learning in the future. The qualification aim to inspire learners to take on higher study, take ownership of their learning by becoming engaged and to make informed decisions about their progression.

Modules Studied

Learners will take part in 10 units to complete the qualification.

The 10 units that learners will participate in are the following:

  • Handling money transactions
  • Using public transport
  • Participating in a visit
  • Understanding personal Health and Wellbeing
  • Being part of the team
  • Planning for the future
  • Contribute to running an event
  • Providing customer service
  • Being Creative
  • Create a product

Times of Delivery

The sessions will be timetabled over approximately 3-4 days which will also include maths, Englis, digital skills and personal development sessions.

Any times indicated are based on current courses and may be subject to change in future years. Full timetables will be confirmed at the start of each course.

Teaching and Assessment

All theory and practical sessions will be delivered in classrooms. Assessment will be internally set and conducted through small assignments, portfolios, observation and question and answer sessions.

Maths and English

All learners who have not achieved a grade 4 in maths and English will be required to continue studying these until they achieve a GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills.

Placement

To support with your learning and employability skills, we encourage our learners to take part in a work placement to develop confidence and progression throughout the course.