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Foundation Skills
Designed for those with special educational needs (SEN), our Foundation Skills courses are here to help you achieve your individual goals. Working in small groups you will make new friends, develop teamwork skills and increase your confidence and motivation. All learners will develop their employability skills and get the opportunity to participate in real work experience. You will also benefit from access to a bespoke living suite that will focus on the development of independent living skills. Throughout the programme there will be a range of opportunities to take part in some great trips and you will have fun learning with our range of enterprise, performing arts and digital courses.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AWARD VOCATIONAL PATHWAY
1 YEAR
• ENTRY LEVEL 1/2/3 • LEVEL 1 WHAT WILL I DO?
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and confidence. As well as developing your understanding and practical skills, you will have the chance to work towards your personal goals, improve your employability skills and then put those skills into practice.
You will work in small groups and through supported trips you will take part in a range of practical activities, recording your progress along the way. You will get the chance to take part in a range of enterprise activities, enrichment projects and you could take part in a work or vocational placement.
YOU NEED:
There are no entry requirements for this course, just a short interview with the course leader.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You might choose to continue your studies by moving on to the next level or you might choose to progress to a vocational course. Alternatively, you could move on to a supported internship or go into supported employment.
1 YEAR
• ENTRY LEVEL 1/2/3 WHAT WILL I DO?
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and confidence. As well as developing your understanding and practical skills, you will have the chance to work towards your personal goals, improve your employability skills and then put those skills into practice.
YOU NEED:
There are no entry requirements for this course, just a short interview with the course leader.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You might choose to continue your studies by moving onto the next level or you might choose to progress to a vocational course. Alternatively, you could move onto a supported internship or go into supported employment.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AWARD CATERING PATHWAY
1 YEAR
• ENTRY LEVEL 3 • LEVEL 1 WHAT WILL I DO?
You will have dedicated time to develop your cooking skills. The programme includes developing cooking methods, preparing basic dishes and working safely in a kitchen. You will
have the chance to work towards your personal goals, improve your employability skills and put your new found skills into practice.
You will work in small groups and take part in a range of practical activities while recording your progress along the way. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. We have an independent suite, where you can improve your skills in preparing for adulthood. You can develop your skills in retail, handling money and so much more by working in our very own Thrift Shop.
YOU NEED:
There are no entry requirements for this course, just a short interview with the course leader.
WHAT’S NEXT?
You might choose to continue your studies by moving on to the next level or you might choose to progress to a vocational course. Alternatively, you could move on to a supported internship or go into supported employment.
Lydia, Ethan & Jake
Foundation Skills
