Vocational Study - Entry Level 3 Award

The purpose of this Entry to Vocational Study programme is to support learners’ skill development in preparation for higher-level learning, therefore increasing opportunities for learners to progress.

These qualifications are ideal for learners progressing to Level 1 Introductory qualifications – links to units in the suite are signposted throughout.

The qualifications are not designed to lead directly to employment but will provide for the development of transferable skills, which are valued by employers.

Units include:

• Transferable Skills Communication
• Writing, speaking and listening to others
• Using body language to help communication
• Using communication for different purposes
• Working with others
• Setting common goals
• Showing respect for others in the team and valuing their contributions
• Listening to others in the team, being open minded.
• Taking on roles and responsibilities.
• Problem solving
• Identifying issues by being able to examine information
• Dealing with change
• Decision making to find solutions
• Staying with a problem until it is resolved
• Managing and presenting information
• Collecting and using information
• Checking accuracy of information
• Organising information
• Representing information in different ways
• Self-management and development
• Setting goals and planning ahead
• Being flexible
• Being resilient and able to work under pressure
• Monitoring performance and devising strategies for improvement

Current EHCP. Entry level 2 qualification or Initial Assessment results at Entry Level 2.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods based on course requirements and individual needs.

For example:

• Observations
• Portfolios/Workbooks
• Practical activities
• Questioning
• Peer feedback

Throughout the course, you will be gathering evidence/information in each unit. There are different methods that evidence can be gathered to meet individual needs.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

The qualifications are not designed to lead directly to employment but will provide for the development of transferable skills, which are valued by employers.