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 Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Workskills course aims to help young people with a disability and/or learning disability make a successful transition from education to adulthood, with an additional focus on developing work ready skills for progression to Employment or a Supported Internship.
You will develop your communication skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills, time management, and independent living skills to support this progression into the workplace.
Each student will take part in a Work Placement to practice the skills gained and develop their independence in travelling to and from new places.
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 qualification aims to develop skills valued by employers and are in demand in the workplace, it also develops knowledge related to employability and the work environment.
Modules Studied
Learners will take part in 4 units to complete the qualification.
The units that learners will participate in are the following:
- Completing a Job Application Form
- Responding to Customer Needs
- Participate in Work-related Experiences
- Taking Part in an Enterprise Activity
Times of Delivery
The sessions will be timetabled over approximately 3-4 days which will also include maths, English, 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 with IT facilities. Assessment will be internally set and conducted through 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.
Supported Internships
