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Free Entry Level 3 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 3 Independence and Employability Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run full-time during the day at Hammersmith & Fulham College. The course runs over one year and combines practical and theoretical lessons in sport and nutrition. You'll develop employability skills, gain work experience, and study English and maths alongside your main subject. The course is designed for students with SEND who are working at Entry Level 3 or above. Before you start, you'll meet the course tutors to make sure it's the right fit, and you may also complete an initial assessment in English and maths.

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 3 or 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 employability skills relevant to the sport and nutrition industry.
  • You'll gain an awareness of jobs in the sport and fitness world.
  • You'll take part in work experience to build practical knowledge of the sector.
  • You'll study English and maths as part of your programme.
  • You'll build personal development skills to support your next steps.
  • You'll complete both practical and written tasks across sport and nutrition topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical sessions and classroom-based lessons. Assessment is by portfolio. Your portfolio will include written coursework, assignments, photographs, video recordings, witness statements, and personal statements. Portfolios are assessed internally and verified before external verification by the awarding body.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor assistant. Support sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Nutrition support worker. Help clients with basic healthy eating guidance.
  • Sports coaching assistant. Assist coaches in community or school settings.
  • Leisure centre attendant. Front-of-house and facility support roles.
  • Health and wellbeing support worker. Community or charity-based health roles.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Sport, Fitness, or Nutrition. A Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing, for example, opens doors to paid gym and leisure roles. You could also progress to a Level 2 Diploma in Sport or a Functional Skills qualification in English and maths, which many employers and colleges ask for.

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