Free Entry Level 3 Further Learning and Employment Course in Coventry. Classes run full-time during the day at Hereward College. This further learning and employment course runs over one year. It builds the communication, independence, and work-readiness skills you need to move into further study or employment. The course is funded through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and your local authority makes the final decision on placement. You'll develop practical skills across a range of areas suited to your goals and needs.
Who this course is for
For students aged 16-24 with an EHC Plan
Entry requirements
Students with an EHC Plan
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for everyday and working life.
You'll build independent living skills to support life after college.
You'll practise work-related skills through practical activities and employer engagement.
You'll explore different employment sectors and what working in them involves.
You'll develop skills for managing your own learning and setting goals.
You'll take part in work experience or work-based activities to build confidence in a workplace setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hereward College, with practical activities and supported tasks. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce and the skills you demonstrate throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is recorded through a portfolio of evidence built up over the year, showing what you have learned and achieved.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hereward College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Supported internship roles: work experience with a local employer and job coach support.
Warehouse or retail assistant: entry-level roles with on-the-job training.
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings.
Hospitality assistant: kitchen, café, or front-of-house support roles.
Office or admin assistant: basic administrative tasks in a workplace setting.
What you could study next
After completing this further learning and employment qualification, you could move on to:
A Level 1 vocational qualification in a subject area that interests you, such as retail, hospitality, or health and social care.
A Supported Internship or Supported Apprenticeship, working with an employer while developing your skills.
A Transition to Employment programme, which builds on work experience and sector-based learning to help you move into paid work.
