About the course
Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3
Pathway to Employment programmes focus on preparing students to progress towards entering employment, a Supported Internship or other vocational training in the future.
Students on Pathway to Employment programmes will explore, develop and apply the skills needed to:
- Become more independent in a variety of learning, life and work situations.
- Undertake a range of work-related roles and responsibilities.
- Work towards shared goals and outcomes as part of a team.
- Take on new challenges, overcome problems and make positive choices.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn (core modules)
At the beginning of each year, we will support you to produce your PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope). Your PATH will identify your hopes, dreams and ambitions for the future and shape your learning journey towards future goals that are meaningful to you. We will then work together on developing the Independence, Employability, Maths, English and Personal and Social Development skills you need to make positive progress towards your learning, life and work-related goals for the future.
Your Individual Learning Plan will be designed to meet your needs and develop the skills that will help you make progress towards your future goals. These may include:
Independence
- Independent travel
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Looking after own clothes (washing etc.)
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Prepare breakfast and healthy packed lunch
English
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Developing professional relationships - communicating with a wide range of people in college, and in local community
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Know personal Information necessary to apply for jobs and services (e.g NI number)
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Communication online and by phone for formal purposes - e.g. making an appointment
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Functional reading skills
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Functional writing skills
Maths
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Managing money (bank accounts, accessing money, budgeting)
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Time management
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Functional measuring skills
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Functional number skills
Employability
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Fill out application forms online and written
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CV writing
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Interview preparation
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Ways to search for employment
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Access services who can help with employment
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Networking for employment opportunities, including online
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Options:
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Community project with external agency
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I day a week in vocational area
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Social enterprise
Personal and Social Development
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Sexual health
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Managing relationships
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Personal presentation for a range of situations.
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Keeping safe
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Basic First Aid
Benefits, skills and character strengths
To help you prepare for living as independently as possible and taking on roles and responsibilities in workplace settings, you will be working on developing the following character strengths: Ambition, Confidence, Curiosity, Optimism, Ownership, Resilience, Respect and Self-Control.
How will I be assessed?
Progress towards your goals will be tracked using RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) and monitored on your Individual Learning Plan throughout the year. If you are demonstrating that you are ready to progress onto a Maths or English Functional Skills qualification/unit, this will be included within your RARPA goals on your Individual Learning Plan.
Where is the course delivered? (facilities/classrooms)
Classes for this Pathway will take place in Minden House, which is designed to offer a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students with SEND.
Experience of work and vocational tasters may take place in different college and workplace settings as appropriate.
Where will the course take me?
Through a person-centred approach to learning, this Pathway ensures that students are continually making progress towards their individual learning, life and work-related goals for the future. Students may continue on this programme for a second year, progress onto a Supported Internship or study on a Level 1 vocational course if this is appropriate to meet their needs.
Will I need any materials or equipment?
Students will be expected to bring in their own basic equipment e.g. pens and paper etc.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Please contact Supported Learning directly. Rhian King will be able to answer any questions you may have, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Days & times
Starting September 2023
Monday 09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00
Thursday 09:00 - 15:00