Skills for Employment
Qualification Gained: City and Guilds of London Institute Award in Employability Skills (Entry 2)
Study LevelEntry Level 3 Course TypeEntry Level Duration35 Weeks Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
Our courses within Skills for Employment offer school leavers, aged 16-25 with Education Health Care plans, the next step in their learning experience, based within a discreet provision in the College environment.
If you have learning difficulties and/or disabilities and want to become more confident and independent in life, our study programmes have been designed to help you develop your skills in a number of different areas to support you in growing your skills, knowledge and independence to take part in life, learning and work activities.
The Entry 2 & Entry 3 Skills for Employment course is for students who want to improve their independence and employability skills. The course offers a practical and classroom-based curriculum involving community activities and work experience. Students also have the option of taking part in vocational tasters in readiness for their next steps into vocational study programmes.
Key Info
- Independence and employability skills for life and work
- Practical experience through community activities and work placements
- Personal and social development to build confidence
- Vocational tasters to explore future career pathways
- Skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
- Preparation for progression into further vocational study
- Participation in enrichment activities like residentials, trips, and outdoor adventures
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.
- Team Working
- Personal presentation
- Enterprise
- To be able to work towards Entry level 2 or 3 in number and communication skills
- Be able to participate in community-based group activities
- Please note if you have an EHCP, the college must have a consultation to assess if we are able to meet your needs.
You will be assessed via your coursework.
Other Foundation Learning courses, community provision. Entry 3 courses, DFN Project Search supported internship.
There are many fun opportunities for enrichment activities including a residential, theatre and bowling trips and outdoor adventure.
FE Tuition: £3,620.00 per academic year
Exam Registration: £378.00
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]
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