Preparation for Independence and Employability - Entry Level 3 and Level 1


Start:
September
Location:
Balliol Road Campus
Level:
Entry Level

Course Details

This course is developed around ‘Entry to Supported Employment’, delivered through real contexts, practical activities and projects.

The programme is structured in levels to supportively challenge students in their year, enabling them to meet Level 1 standards and gain their qualification, while also assessing suitability for Level 1 programmes. 

It provides students with an opportunity to increase their chances of getting a job or voluntary placement and or further their studies in technical/vocational courses. 

  • Confident participation 
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle 
  • Coping with change 
  • Awareness of Gangs 
  • Managing stress 
  • Developing positive relationships 
  • Personal Resilience  
  • Time management skills  
  • Dealing with difficult situations in a workplace 
  • Preparing for interviews  
  • Using ICT skills to support writing  
  • Working as a team  
  • Prioritisation skills  
E3 Certificate in Individual Capital Development. L1 Certificate in Employability and Professional Development.
1 year
Students can progress onto a variety of Level 1 courses or a Supported Internship if they have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Chosen technical/vocational, paid, voluntary/supported employment.

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Entry Requirements

How much will this course cost me?

Aged 16-18

Free.

Aged 19+

There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

Financial Support (all ages)

You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.

Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:

If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.

If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.

No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.

Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.

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