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Overview
The aim of this course is to provide essential skills which can be utilized in any industry. Help prepare for the role of work and obtain good employability skills, time keeping, appearance, and employers expectations.
The programme includes an Essential Skills unit as well as Social Media Literacy, Building on own Employability Skills and Customer Care units. These 4 units will merge into a single project, with evidence being produced over the 7 weeks to meet all outcomes. Students will decide on which guest speakers will contribute to the course, drawing from industry and college staff and students. A mandatory external work placement which is chosen based on individuals preferred industry sector is also part of the course.
Minimum entry requirements
To be eligible for this course, you must be:
- aged 16 or 17 – not in education, employment or training.
- aged 18 and over – in receipt of benefits, unemployed for a period of 13 weeks or more and not part of the DWP Work Programme (if unemployed for less than 13 weeks you may still qualify under early entry. Please contact your local Job Centre for further information).
OR
- aged 18 and over – not in receipt of benefits, not in education and work no more than 16 hours per week.
Please note: if you are in receipt of benefits please apply through your local job centre.
Additional selection requirements
We are looking for motivated individuals.
What you study
- Developing Essential Skills.
- Building Own Employability Skills.
- Social Media Literacy.
- Skills for Customer Care.
After the course
Skills can be utilized in most industries.
Continuing Study
NPA or NQ Course, Modern Apprenticeships.