Our courses will help develop your personal and social skills and gain confidence to become more independent. Future job roles include working as a volunteer or in supported or unsupported employment such as kitchen / cafe assistant, pet shop / garden assistant or porter.
You will be taught in small groups by a dedicated team of highly experienced staff. Our Specialist Support department offers help and support to you if you have an additional need or a disability such as sight loss, dyslexia or hearing loss.
Overview and modules
This course is suitable if you are a school leaver or young person with moderate to severe learning difficulties. It aims to build on prior learning of basic skills and to accredit essential skill and vocational / practical skill areas.
The qualification offers a large number of ‘bite-sized’ units, across a wide range of skill areas, at Entry 1 and Entry 2.
The main objectives of the course are to:
- Certify skills at entry level
- Certify essential skills which are used but not automatically recognised in social / vocational / subject specific routes
- Provide a flexible structure which can be adapted to meet the needs of individual students
Assessment methods
You will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements are required.
The course is offered to school leavers and young adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Places on the course are allocated subject to receiving suitable references from a previous educational establishment and attending an interview.
Continue your studies
Progress to Entry level 2 / 3 or Vocational Entry 1 courses.
Course-related fees
Enrolment fee: £40
Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.
Cowbridge Road, Bridgend
This is one of our busier campuses and is located within walking distance of Bridgend town centre. It offers a wide range of courses from Childhood Studies and Fashion to Hair and Beauty, Hospitality and Travel and Independent Living Skills.
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