The course will provide learners the opportunity to study employability and life skills in a supportive environment. The course combines classroom-based lessons and practical activities both indoor and outdoor, and in the community. Learners will study employability skills and some will have the opportunity to do work experience as part of their course.
This course is taught at the BCA campus in Maidenhead, Berkshire, with access to specialist facilities and lecturers with industry experience.
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Students will have a desire to progress towards learning and employment opportunities and be working at Entry 2 or above in English and maths. Students ...
Students will have a desire to progress towards learning and employment opportunities and be working at Entry 2 or above in English and maths. Students should be able to access the campus independently. Suitability for the programme will be assessed on an individual basis, at interview and during the first six weeks of the programme.
Some example units include: English and Maths, Personal and Social Development, Building Independence, Life Skills and Cookery, Community Participation, Employability Skills and Work Experience (supported employment) Enrichment Options – such as Horticulture, Music, Cookery, Sport, Art and Animal Care.
1 Year
The course will be Gateway qualification and delivered in Units, many of these will be booklet based. All students will take Maths and English to progress from their current qualification.
Three days a week full time. One day in your tutor group, one day Maths and English plus option. One day vocational qualification.
Yes. Occational trips into the community for travel training, social and communication and community access.
No specific equipment.
By continuous assessment which will include both practical and written tasks and activities. You will be supported in building a personal portfolio of evidence to demonstrate the tasks you have undertaken.
Gateway award or certificate. Maths and English up to GCSE.
Foundation Studies run the BCA Shop where all students have the opportunity to gain on-site work experience. There may also be the possibility of off-site work experience.
If successful, students will be encouraged to progress on to the following: Level 1 Progression for Work, Level 1 Progression for Learning, Preparation towards Employment or into Employment.
Entry Level 3
This course is a great opportunity to enhance your social, life and employability skills to move you towards adulthood.
Come along to one of our open days and explore everything on offer.
