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Pathways - Understanding Skills for Work

Course code: YFWT401P

Subject area: Pathways

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 15:30

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

9th Sept 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01993 703 464

This course is designed for young adults who have an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) who wish to develop further their independence and explore adult working life and achieve an Entry 2 qualification.
The course consists of maths and English qualifications at an appropriate, personalised level and a an accredited employability qualification at entry level 2.

Students will learn through a range of practical activities including social enterprise projects and organisations outside of college such as Ernest Cook, so that they can practice their skills as often as possible to support transfer to the work environment.

In addition, students will take part in sports, work experience and learn about being an adult in the modern world.

Course units
Example units:

- Handling Money

- Using digital skills

- Communicating with others

- Participating in enterprise

- Working towards agreed targets

- Participating in a team activity

- Using public transport

- Adapting to a new situation

- Learning methods and assessments

What next?
At an appropriate time depending on progress made against EHCP outcomes, students could transition on to Developing Skills for Employment Entry Level 3 or an adult learning programme.
Entry criteria
No formal entry requirements however all students are required to have an Education Health & Care Plan that is supported by their Local Authority, and places on any course are subject to the LA agreeing to fund placement.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

16-18 Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received
Entry level 2 Certificate or Extended Certificate.
Learning & method assessment
Ongoing assessments through the academic year in class, using a variety of methods to build a portfolio of evidence.