Free Entry Level 3 Living and Work Course in Worcester. Classes run full-time during the day at Heart of Worcestershire College's All Saints Building. The course runs over one year and covers personal and social development, English and Maths Functional Skills, employability skills, and work experience. You'll build the practical skills needed for working life and for living more independently. Entry is open to learners working at Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3, or Level 1 who have special educational needs. You'll complete a portfolio and work closely with your tutor throughout.
Who this course is for
This course can develop your confidence for making your own choices and help meet your learning needs. You will develop a range of personal, social, learning and employment skills that will help you progress to further study or prepare you for work., , Students learn what they will need to do to prepare them for working life. They will engage in work experience activities to learn the skills they need to prepare them to enter the world of work. Students will develop Maths and English skills and
Entry requirements
Entry level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1 learners, with special educational needs.,
What you will learn
You'll develop personal and social skills to help you make your own choices and manage daily life.
You'll build English and Maths Functional Skills at a level that suits you.
You'll learn what employers expect and how to prepare for working life.
You'll take part in work experience activities to practise real employment skills.
You'll explore employability skills including communication, teamwork, and reliability.
You'll develop life skills to support independent living as an adult.
You'll set your own personal learning targets and track your progress with your tutor.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom setting with tutor support throughout. At the start, you and your tutor will assess your needs and agree personal targets to guide your learning. As you progress, you'll build a portfolio of your work. Your tutor will mark your portfolio and meet with you regularly to give feedback. You'll also take part in work experience activities as part of the course.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a notebook and pen. You'll also need appropriate clothing for your work experience placement. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people with daily tasks and independence
Warehouse operative: entry-level stock and logistics work
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock
Catering assistant: food preparation and kitchen support
Cleaner or caretaker: maintaining buildings and facilities
Volunteer: gaining experience in community or charity settings
What you could study next
Inclusive Learning Level 1 at Heart of Worcestershire College: a natural next step if you want to build on what you've learned here.
Job Path programme: work experience tailored to your own goals and aspirations.
Functional Skills English or Maths Level 1: strengthens your core skills and opens more employment and study options.
Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, catering, or care: a route into sector-specific training.
