Pathway to Working Life
This course is aimed at learners who have additional learning needs. It focuses on developing work skills and meeting the needs and ambitions of each individual learner. You will continue to study English and maths, will take part in a tutorial and enrichment activities, and will gain a work skills qualification.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at learners who have additional learning needs. It focuses on developing work skills and meeting the needs and ambitions of each individual learner.
You will continue to study English and maths, will take part in a tutorial and enrichment activities, and will gain a work skills qualification.
Entry Requirements
It is expected that learners will want to continue studying and developing their skills in English and maths, while taking a pathway towards a working life.
Places are allocated on an individual basis, following an interview and initial assessment.
What will you learn?
Within this three-day (full-time) course, learners will work towards achieving a Functional English and Maths qualification and a work skills qualification as well as gaining work skills experience.
The course is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of each learner. This can be discussed at interview.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to trips throughout the year and may be asked to provide some personal safety equipment for your chosen options.
How will you be assessed?
Learners will produce a portfolio of evidence and select a numeracy, literacy and personal target which will be reviewed every half term.
If appropriate, learners will sit a Functional English and Maths exam.
Your learning support needs will be assessed and reviewed throughout the year.
Where next?
You can progress within Pathway to Working Life, to a Level 1 or Work Ready Pathway at the College, or to seek employment or training.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk.
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Discover how our students have achieved success. Their hard work and dedication to learning has enabled them to succeed in rewarding careers or progress onto higher education.
We encourage progress and aspirational outcomes by guiding people onto learning pathways that lead to positive destinations. Our students have gone on to achieve great things since leaving the College. We would like to share some of their inspiring success stories with you.
Find out what funding could be available to you:
Thinking about returning to education or developing new skills? Use our funding calculator below to get an estimate of the financial support you may be eligible for based on where you live.
Whether you’re looking to retrain, progress in your career, or try something new, funding could make your next step more accessible than you think.
Simply enter your postcode into the calculator to see an estimate of the funding that may be available in your area. This is based on regional funding allocations and typical eligibility criteria for adult learners.
Important:
The results shown are a guide only and are not a guarantee of funding.
Funding availability can vary depending on:
- Your personal circumstances (such as age, employment status, and prior qualifications)
- The course you choose
- Government and local funding rules at the time of enrolment
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:53 pm
