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Free Entry Level 2 Independence and Employability Course in Hammersmith and Fulham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Independence and Employability Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run full-time during the day at Hammersmith and Fulham College, over one year. The course is designed for students with SEND who are currently working at Entry Level 1 or higher. You'll develop practical skills in enterprise, green studies, and sustainability, including growing and cooking produce in a polytunnel. Independent living skills, employability, communication, and health and safety are all covered. Maths, English, and ICT run alongside the practical subjects. Before you start, you'll meet course tutors to make sure this entry level independence and employability qualification is the right fit.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds

Entry requirements

This course has been designed for students with SEND, currently working at Entry Level 1or higher.

Before enrolment, students will meetour course tutors to ensure the course is right for them. Theymay also need to complete an initial assessment in English and maths, depending on their grades.

If a student has an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), we will need a formal consultation with the Local Authority who issued it, prior to enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical gardening and horticulture skills, including growing fruits and vegetables.
  • You'll learn about health and safety working practices in a practical setting.
  • You'll build independent living skills, including personal hygiene, basic cooking, and healthy exercise.
  • You'll practise employability skills and communicating with others.
  • You'll gain knowledge of sustainability, climate change, and animal habitats.
  • You'll develop confidence presenting your work and taking part in discussions.
  • You'll improve your Maths, English, and ICT skills alongside practical subjects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on activities in the classroom and in the college's polytunnel. Lessons include growing and cooking produce, group discussions, and presentations. You may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths before the course begins, depending on your previous grades. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, based on the work and activities you complete on the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith and Fulham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Gardening or grounds maintenance assistant, supporting outdoor work teams.
  • Kitchen assistant, helping with food preparation in a catering setting.
  • Retail or shop assistant, working with customers and stock.
  • Community or social care support worker, assisting people day to day.
  • Recycling or sustainability operative, supporting environmental projects.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Award in Skills for Independence and Employability. The next step up, building on what you've covered at Entry Level 2.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Horticulture. Develops your practical gardening knowledge further.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Strengthens your literacy and numeracy for further study or work.
  • Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills. Focuses on workplace readiness and job-seeking skills.
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