Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Ware. Classes run at Hertford Regional College Ware Campus, full-time during the day. The course is designed for people with moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It runs for 35 weeks and covers communication, personal independence, health and wellbeing, and work-related skills. You'll take part in work experience, either on campus or in the community, and build practical skills for adult life. There are no formal entry requirements. An individual assessment is carried out to understand your needs and plan your learning.
Who this course is for
This is a fun interesting and practical course for young people with moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities (MLD). The course provides a great way to prepare for adult life community participation and work related skills. Practising and developing communication social and personal independence skills that will support your future in life and work.What makes Preparation for Progression at HRC special? You will work towards the achievement of:The Gateway Certificate in Personal and social skills at Entry level 2. You will work towards employment.All students will access work experience either 'on site' or in the community. College students are supported to volunteer in areas where they feel comfortable and happy whilst they mix with members of the local community. Examples are Hertfordshire Independent Living Service The Grange charity shops and on-site placements within other Departments or within our own completing projects such as Ware in Bloom. You will gain confidence in the community and explore your interests. You will work towards good health. In Health and Wellbeing you will explore different ways to keep fit and healthy. You will take part in differentiated exercise or enrichment and be able to choose from Sport and other leisure activities Some of these will be in the community and some will be on-site. We also focus on personal hygiene and healthy eating. You will work towards independence. Communication is everything. We focus on supporting you to extend your communication however you choose to communicate. We support Makaton Proloquo2go eye gaze other augmentative communication and speech with a view to increase vocabulary. We use strategies to help you maximise your independence in practical tasks as well as handling money and using number where appropriate. You will continue to develop you Maths and English Skills.
Entry requirements
Upon completion of an application all learners will be invited along with a parent/carer/guardian to attend an interview where the learner will be introduced to the college (some learners may already be familiar with the college and its facilities). This is an opportunity for all interested parties to view our facilities meet other members of staff and ask any questions. There are no formal entry requirements as individual diagnostic assessments will be carried out to assess learners' needs
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills, including support for Makaton, Proloquo2go, eye gaze, and other augmentative communication methods.
You'll practise personal independence skills for everyday adult life.
You'll explore health and wellbeing, including keeping fit, healthy eating, and personal hygiene.
You'll take part in work experience placements on campus or in the community.
You'll build social skills through community participation and volunteering.
You'll develop work-related skills to prepare for employment or further learning.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, classroom-based activities at Hertford Regional College Ware Campus. Learning is hands-on and differentiated to suit individual needs. You'll take part in on-site and community-based work experience. Progress is assessed through individual diagnostic assessment at the start, with ongoing support throughout the course to help you meet the requirements of the Gateway Qualifications Entry Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hertford Regional College Ware Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people with daily living tasks
Volunteer in a charity or community organisation
Café or canteen assistant: food preparation and serving
Retail assistant: customer-facing work in a shop
Horticulture or grounds maintenance worker: outdoor practical work
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Certificate: the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 2.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Employability Qualification: focuses on work-readiness, job applications, and workplace skills.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject (such as catering, retail, or horticulture): moves toward a specific job area that interests you.
