Internships are a partnership between an employer and the college that are designed to help young people gain the skills and experience to secure long-term employment.
They involve a qualification in employability, high quality work experience, a focussed period of work preparation training, digital skills, maths and English.
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Course Details
This qualification is designed for people who are focused on gaining employment. It provides learners with:
- An introduction to the main principles of employability and enterprise
- A high-quality work experience placement with an employer
- Work preparation training, provided by the college
- English and maths support, if required, provided by the college
- Digital skills qualification
Internships will usually last from 17 to 34 weeks with the content tailored to the needs of the business and the individual.
You will also learn how to remove any barriers to your first day in employment and be given strategies to keep improving yourself after completion of the course.
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Entry Guidelines
- Relevant Entry Level qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade 2/E or above.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Employment, apprenticeship or further education courses within college or externally.
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Timetable
You will typically be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week. You will receive your individual timetable at the start of your course. -
Equipment Required
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Assessment Methods
Various methods of assessment both practical and written.
Daniel Sinclair
Supported Intern at Jackson's Leisure Supplies
It was a good Supported Internship; it really helped me gain my confidence and resilience, and it helped me a lot to prepare for the world of work. Jackson’s Leisure is a good employer, and I’m really lucky that I got it.
