This course is designed to help you take your next steps with confidence, whether that's moving into further education, training, or employment.
It's ideal if you want to build your confidence, independence, and life skills, as well as gain the tools you need to succeed in the workplace and everyday life.
You'll learn in a supportive environment where staff understand that everyone's journey is different. The course focuses on helping you feel more positive about your future and more prepared for what comes next.
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Course Details
The qualification is intended to be accessible to a wide range of learners of all abilities. Learners can develop a more 'hands on' approach to their learning and gain practical skills, knowledge and understanding in their chosen next steps.
The objectives of these qualifications are to help learners to:
- Build confidence and self-belief
- Improve communication and teamwork skills
- Learn how to manage emotions, challenges, and conflict
- Develop independence and responsibility
- Gain important employability skills
The following Units are covered:
Route 1 (Employability Skills)
- Unit 01 - Understanding mind-set
- Unit 35 - Health and Wellbeing in the Work Place
- Unit 5 - Business and Customer Awareness
- Unit 20 - Understanding Personal Finance
The following Units are covered:
- Unit 01 - Understanding mind-set (F/502/7216)
- Unit 16 - Working in a team (F/502/4267)
- Unit 17- Understanding conflict at work (L/600/1312)
- Unit 18 - Working with other employee's (H/502/4309)
- Unit 19 - Working with managers (G/502/4307)
- Unit 20 - Social media in the workplace (J/506/7217)
- Unit 21 - Understanding money at work (A/502/4316)
- Unit 22 - Deciding on the right job for you (D/502/4311)
- Unit 23 - Looking for work (K/502/4313)
- Unit 24 - Completing an application form (M/502/4314)
- Unit 25 - Getting ready for interview (T/502/4315)
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Entry Guidelines
No formal qualifications are needed to study this course.
There will be a friendly interview to get to know you before you start the course.
If English is not your first language, we may ask you to complete a short assessment to make sure we can support you properly.
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Where can I progress to?
After completing this course, you can go onto study a full-time study programme within the college, study Routes to Success (Route 2), gain employment or do an apprenticeship.
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Assessment Methods
There are no exams. You will be assessed through:
- Practical activities
- Coursework and worksheets
- Participation in group tasks
- Trips and real-life experiences
Jess Walker
Progression into Further Education Student
Wirral Met had everything I needed, with lots of opportunities. It’s a great college, and it’s really helped with my confidence. Explore your options, don’t settle for anything less than you’re able to achieve.
