This qualification is aimed at learners working at Entry and Level 1 who want to develop a range of skills relevant to employment and personal development which will help them to make informed career and progression choices. The programme provides an entry point for learners to gain a qualification to prepare for further academic progression and/or preparation for employment.
Informal interview with course tutor.
The qualification offers the opportunity for a learner to undertake a broad range of subjects to enhance their awareness of employment, training and personal development. The programme will allow learners to develop their skills in areas of communication, self-confidence, self-awareness and include investigating employment and future career options. The areas of study provides challenges and opportunities for progression along the achievement continuum and achieving across a wider area of study as well as reinforcing previous learning. The qualification is designed to meet the needs of Foundation Learning and to begin to progress learners towards the pathway destinations and routes into chosen vocational areas.
Portfolio of evidence/practical evidence.
Successful completion will enable learners to progress to a range of vocational areas at Level 1 to further enhance their skills and allow them to be encouraged to plan and prepare for employment.