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Level 1

This course will provide you with the knowledge to identify suspected mental health conditions and the skills to start a conversation surrounding mental health.

 

The course duration is a total of 5 hours.  This compromises of  2 hours delivery and 3 hours of self study.  The qualification is assessed by a professional discussion with the Instructor and evidenced by a recorded video call.

 

The training session will take place at West Suffolk College, North Cambridge Training Centre, Chatteris.

 

Instructor will then follow up individually with delegates to arrange the 1-2-1 Professional discussion assessment.

Qualification type Level 1 Diploma
Duration 1 year
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:15. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements Entry is by interview. Applicants will need a grade 2 or 3 in BOTH Maths and English. Please note that the Government states employees will need to have maths and English at either Functional Skills level 2, or GCSE grade 4 to be employed in this sector.?
Campus West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes

Qualification type Level 1 Diploma
Duration 1 year
Study times You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction.
Entry requirements GCSEs at grade 2 or above or other equivalent qualifications or relevant experience.
Campus West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds
Work placements Yes - Work related experience and projects - 35 hours 

Pathway to Vocational Studies Level 1 is a BTEC study program that allows students to develop and prepare for their future specialist sector.  They will be able to try out a variety of different vocational areas within their year of study.

 

How does it work?

All students will:

 

Attend college for three days and will attend a vocational area of their choice on Friday of each week.  The vocational areas are;

 

  • Business
  • Hairdressing
  • Animal Studies
  • Computing
  • Music and Media
  • Sport
  • Culinary Arts
  • Hair and Beauty
  • Catering and Hospitality
  • Tourism and Events

 

PPE will be provided for each student if required in the area they are attending on Fridays.

Students will continue to study English and maths lessons to improve their grades for further progression.

Participate in health and well-being sessions tailored to the industry pathway and student needs

Go on a variety of trips and visits to various fun and exciting locations 

Have opportunities to meet with guest speakers and employers from their chosen industry. 

Work on live projects based on the chosen industry pathway

 

The Duke of Edinburgh award plays an important part of the student's progression.  The opportunity to register and complete the 4 stages of the program to achieve this prestigious award

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