Entry to employment (E2E)
18 weeks full-time
Are you unsure what to do next? Do you wish you could start again and get some qualifications? If so then this is the course for you. You will develop a package of skills and gain qualifications which will prepare you for a higher level of course at college or work. With lots of support on hand you will find learning enjoyable and you will receive lots of help planning your next steps.
Required qualifications
There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 16-19 and not in education, employment or training.
What will I study?
The course will focus on:
- preparing you for further study and the world of work
- job and course search techniques
- managing your finances
- interview skills.
On the course you will:
- work in small groups on project work
- select a specialist unit in business, customer service or media
- gain a core set of skills and qualifications to help you progress
- take part in a two-week work placement
- develop your English, numeracy and IT skills.
Method of assessment
You will be assessed by examinations and coursework. You will receive a lot of support and help preparing for the examinations.
What will I be able to progress to?
You will have a range of options open to you when you finish the course, including further study on a course such as BTEC first diploma. Students have also progressed to apprenticeships and work. This course gives you the opportunity to turn your life around and will help you find direction. Many students who found school challenging or unrewarding discover another side to learning when in the supportive college environment.