Learning for Life and Work

Entry Level - Pathway to Employment

  • Academic Year: 26/27
  • College 16+
  • Crewe Campus
  • EP Campus
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Classroom Vocational Programme

How to apply

The Course


This pathway has been designed and developed through a person-centred
approach aimed at supporting learning to identify, understand and
promote the skills necessary for getting ready for employment, progressing into
employment or progressing on to further training courses.  Students on this
pathway will explore various topics, including:



  • communication and the skills necessary for the workplace

  • building relationships and working as part of a team

  • the skills required to be a confident traveller

  • money management and understanding related to working and studying

  • preparing and undertaking work experience 

  • preparing for next steps into employment 

Courses on this pathway:



  • Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Living & Work

  • Entry Level 3 Certificate in Employability & Development Skills

  • Level 1 Certificate in Employability & Development Skills

Alongside their main study programme, all students are actively encouraged to
access opportunities in the following areas to enhance and develp skills to
build confidence, self esteem and resilience and to provide a wider
understanding of society and the
community.

Tutorials
Covering key topics, such as
British Values, PREVENT duty, E-safety, news and current affairs, and key
awareness days/themes.


Enrichment
Half a day every week where students can
choose a session to attend from a variety of subjects such as sport and fitness,
outdoor expedition, commuity participation and many more.


Work experience
A range of internal and external
opportuniteis, including work the the College shop and cafe and placements with
a range of local businesses. Work experience is bespoke to each student and
linked to their skills and interests.


Functional Skills Maths and English
These skills are
embedded within everything we do in the study programme with targeted
interventions for students who need support in a particular area to help them
progress.


Digital Literacy
This runs through all aspects of the
curriculum. Students will learn the skills they need to enable them to find,
sort, evaluate, manage and create information online or in a digital format.


Employability
This is offered on a termly basis for each
year group and is personalised to their study programme. Students learn key
employability skills, including writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview
skills.


Pathways to progression include:



  • Progression to a Level 1 Vocational Studies study programme within a
    chosen vocational area

  • Profiling for Supported Internship programme leading to progression to
    full Supported Internship

External community pathway options:



  • Princes Trust

  • Autism Today

  • Achieve Together

  • 1st Enable

  • Choice Support

  • Down Syndrome Cheshire

No formal entry requirements. Study programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs and overall outcomes
Progression options will be discussed with your lecturer on completion of your course.
£450

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

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Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

Take the next step

Have questions or need help applying? Our friendly Admissions Team is here for you — get in touch today!

Email: admissions@ccsw.ac.uk

Phone: 01270 654654 (Crewe Campus) / 01244 656555 (Ellesmere Port and Chester Campuses)

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The Course


This pathway has been designed and developed through a person-centred
approach aimed at supporting learning to identify, understand and
promote the skills necessary for getting ready for employment, progressing into
employment or progressing on to further training courses.  Students on this
pathway will explore various topics, including:



  • communication and the skills necessary for the workplace

  • building relationships and working as part of a team

  • the skills required to be a confident traveller

  • money management and understanding related to working and studying

  • preparing and undertaking work experience 

  • preparing for next steps into employment 

Courses on this pathway:



  • Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Living & Work

  • Entry Level 3 Certificate in Employability & Development Skills

  • Level 1 Certificate in Employability & Development Skills

Alongside their main study programme, all students are actively encouraged to
access opportunities in the following areas to enhance and develp skills to
build confidence, self esteem and resilience and to provide a wider
understanding of society and the
community.

Tutorials
Covering key topics, such as
British Values, PREVENT duty, E-safety, news and current affairs, and key
awareness days/themes.


Enrichment
Half a day every week where students can
choose a session to attend from a variety of subjects such as sport and fitness,
outdoor expedition, commuity participation and many more.


Work experience
A range of internal and external
opportuniteis, including work the the College shop and cafe and placements with
a range of local businesses. Work experience is bespoke to each student and
linked to their skills and interests.


Functional Skills Maths and English
These skills are
embedded within everything we do in the study programme with targeted
interventions for students who need support in a particular area to help them
progress.


Digital Literacy
This runs through all aspects of the
curriculum. Students will learn the skills they need to enable them to find,
sort, evaluate, manage and create information online or in a digital format.


Employability
This is offered on a termly basis for each
year group and is personalised to their study programme. Students learn key
employability skills, including writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview
skills.


Pathways to progression include:



  • Progression to a Level 1 Vocational Studies study programme within a
    chosen vocational area

  • Profiling for Supported Internship programme leading to progression to
    full Supported Internship

External community pathway options:



  • Princes Trust

  • Autism Today

  • Achieve Together

  • 1st Enable

  • Choice Support

  • Down Syndrome Cheshire

This pathway has been designed and developed through a person-centred approach aimed at supporting learning to identify, understand and promote the skills necessary for getting ready for employment, progressing into employment or progressing on to further training courses.  Students on this pathway will explore various topics, including: communication and the skills necessary for the workplace building relationships and working as part of a team the skills required to be a confident traveller money management and understanding related to working and studying preparing and undertaking work experience  preparing for next steps into employment Courses on this pathway: Entry Level 3 Certificate in Skills for Living & Work Entry Level 3 Certificate in Employability & Development Skills Level 1 Certificate in Employability & Development SkillsAlongside their main study programme, all students are actively encouraged to access opportunities in the following areas to enhance and develp skills to build confidence, self esteem and resilience and to provide a wider understanding of society and the community.TutorialsCovering key topics, such as British Values, PREVENT duty, E-safety, news and current affairs, and key awareness days/themes.EnrichmentHalf a day every week where students can choose a session to attend from a variety of subjects such as sport and fitness, outdoor expedition, commuity participation and many more.Work experienceA range of internal and external opportuniteis, including work the the College shop and cafe and placements with a range of local businesses. Work experience is bespoke to each student and linked to their skills and interests.Functional Skills Maths and EnglishThese skills are embedded within everything we do in the study programme with targeted interventions for students who need support in a particular area to help them progress.Digital LiteracyThis runs through all aspects of the curriculum. Students will learn the skills they need to enable them to find, sort, evaluate, manage and create information online or in a digital format.EmployabilityThis is offered on a termly basis for each year group and is personalised to their study programme. Students learn key employability skills, including writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview skills.Pathways to progression include: Progression to a Level 1 Vocational Studies study programme within a chosen vocational area Profiling for Supported Internship programme leading to progression to full Supported Internship External community pathway options: Princes Trust Autism Today Achieve Together 1st Enable Choice Support Down Syndrome Cheshire
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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