Employability Skills - Entry Level 2 Introductory Award

This course is designed for 16-25 year old learners who have an EHCP or school leavers who require a high level of support on a Pathway to Employment. This course supports the learner’s development of key skills and attitudes valued by employers. This qualification allows you to gain a grounding in a wide range of topics/skills to prepare you for the word of work.

You will begin your journey to employment by learning about behaviours, effective communication and the personal skills that will prepare you for the world of work. You will focus on employability skills that are transferable.Effective communication – this is an extension of speaking, physical and writing/emailing skills to help you share information with others more effectively. Personal Skills which will include working as part of a team and problem solving in preparation for the workplace.

Current EHCP. Entry level 1 qualification or Initial Assessment results at Entry Level 1.

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

• Observations
• 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.

This course will provide employabilty skills to progress in a career or onto futher study Level 3.