Vocational Taster Programme – Choices
Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry 3)
Study LevelEntry Level 3 Course TypeEntry Level Duration35 Weeks Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Take your first steps towards specialist Level One qualifications and employment with our Entry Level 3 choices curriculum. This course will provide you with taster experiences in various vocational choices. You will develop transferable, industry related skills in a range of options suited to your career goals.
This programme is designed to give you a broad range of skills and experiences to support you in decision making and progression to your specialism at Level one. You will choose 3 different vocational choices throughout the academic year, plus a compulsory work experience and social action project.
Key Info
- Industry-related skills across three different vocational areas
- Transferable skills to support future employment and training
- Greater confidence in decision-making and goal setting
- Practical experience through a compulsory work placement
- Teamwork and community engagement via a social action project
- Preparation for progression to Level 1 specialist qualifications
- Personal development through enrichment activities and trips
The course is based on a Programme of Study, which consists of a City & Guilds Employability Award, maths and English, a tutorial programme, enrichment and experience of work. Learners will study core employability skills over the duration of the course.
Employability Units:
- Planning for progression
- Candidate Project
- Interview skills
Vocational choices:
- Art
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Business & Retail
- Childcare
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Hospitality
- ICT & Digital
- Sport
- Performing Arts
- Public Services
- Ability to work towards an entry level 3 qualification
- Positive attendance, attitudes and behaviours for learning.
You will be assessed through your coursework.
Level 1 vocational courses
There are many fun opportunities for enrichment activities including a residential, theatre and bowling trips and outdoor adventure.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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