Supported Learning: Preparing For Life and Work Skills Entry 1

As part of this Entry 1 course, you will learn about all of our vocational subjects: small animal care and horse care, gardening and floristry, farming, land-based skills and sport studies. Once you have been able to experience these different subjects, this will help you to make a decision on which vocational area to take forward into Entry 2.

Course details: You will get to take part in a wide range of learning environments including cooking classes, first aid, travel training and enrichment activities. 

This course leads on nicely to Entry 2.


Supported Learning: Introduction To Life And Work Skills

As part of Introduction To Life And Work Skills you will  learn a wide range of skills including communication skills, team building, problem solving and many more that will help you as you progress into adult life. 

You will develop your English and Maths skills in a fun, interactive environment to prepare you for life after College.

Your lessons will be both in and out of the classroom. These will include:- Cooking, Personal & Social Development, Preparing for Adulthood and your chosen vocational subject.

As part of your PSD session you will do Travel Training in Term 1, Enrichment Activities in Term 2 and a group Work Experience in Term 3 that relates to your vocational subject.

This course leads on nicely to Entry 3.

 


Supported Learning: Progressing In Life and Work Skills

As part of progressing in life and work skills you will learn a wide range of skills including communication skills, team building, problem solving and many more that will help you as you progress into adult life. 

You will develop your English and Maths skills in a fun, interactive environment to prepare you for life after College.

Your lessons will be both in and out of the classroom. These will include:- Cooking, Personal & Social Development, Preparing for Adulthood and your chosen vocational subject.

As part of your PSD session, you will do Travel Training in Term 1, Enrichment Activities in Term 2 and an individual Work Experience in Term 3 that relates to your vocational subject.

This course leads to

After this course, you could apply to complete a Supported Internship with us, or a Level 1 course of your choice. We also provide advice about external provisions if progression is not an alternative.


Supported Learning: CTCN (Certificate Entry Level 3 Basic Construction Skills)

As part of Entry level 3 basic construction you will develop your communication and practical skills by taking on three construction trades across the year. Building, tiling, woodwork and a Health and Safety unit.

Enhance your personal development with our tailored modules. Preparing for Adulthood and Personal Social Development. As part of your PSD session, you will do Travel Training in Term 1, Enrichment Activities in Term 2 and an individual Work Experience in Term 3 that relates to your vocational subject.

You will work closely with our lecturers to develop your maths and English in a fun and interactive environment to prepare you for life after College. After this course, you could


Supported Learning: IDSI (Supported Internship)

Supported Internship helps students to gain unpaid work and develop essential workplace skills that they can implement once they complete the programme. 

The programme is primarily for learners aged 16-24 who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (S.E.N.D), and have received funding through a Local Authority Education Health and Care Plan (E.H.C.P).

The Internship is a one year course and runs from September to June. One day will be spent in the classroom building a portfolio of Employability Skills through a City & Guilds qualification. Two days will be at a work placement that has been sourced by your designated Job Coach ensuring that your interests are taken into consideration.

When you’re not out completing your internship in the workplace, you’ll get to brush up on your skills in the classroom. Our tutors will support you with maths and English, and you’ll get to learn how to travel independently using public transport and learn additional life skills along the way.

You will be based at the Pitsford site at Gate 4. Your classroom lessons will take place here. Your work placement will hopefully be near to where you live dependent on job vacancies and the type of work you want to learn your trade in. 

Hopefully you will have secured paid or voluntary work. If not, then those skills and knowledge will have put you in an excellent position when applying for a job. There is an opportunity to look at an apprenticeship if you can find an employer to take you on.

The skills and life experience you gain from completing a Supported Internship will stand you in good stead for your adult life. I have seen many learners not only develop skills in the workplace, but develop their communication skills and confidence too. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make connections with the working world, whilst still having the support of the College alongside you