Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Broadstairs. Classes run full-time at Broadstairs College. This free personal and social skills course runs over 44 weeks and is free of charge for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) up to the age of 24 years old, and for other young people with a high level of need up to the age of 19 years old. You'll study maths, English, independent living, and preparation for work. One day a week is spent on a work placement, either in college or with an external partner. Learning is personalised, with individual targets reviewed each term.
Who this course is for
Our ‘LEAP’ course prepares students with the skills and expertise that they need to leap into vocational studies in the wider college.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication and teamwork skills through weekly work placements.
You'll build independent living skills to support everyday life.
You'll improve your maths through structured teaching.
You'll improve your English through structured teaching.
You'll explore preparation for work, including employability skills.
You'll create a portfolio of evidence to record your progress throughout the course.
You'll set and review personalised targets each term to track your development.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom, with one day a week on a work placement in college or with an external partner. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence you build throughout the course. A range of assessment methods is used and can be discussed further when you apply. There are no formal entry requirements. Targets are set and reviewed once a term to monitor your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker, helping people with daily living tasks.
Retail assistant, working in a shop or store environment.
Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and food service teams.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, or stock handling.
Supported internship, a structured paid or unpaid work placement.
What you could study next
This entry level personal and social skills qualification is designed to lead into further study at Broadstairs College.
Level 1 vocational qualification in a subject area of your choice, such as catering, retail, or care.
Level 2 vocational qualification, building on Level 1 study toward employment in a specific sector.
Supported internship, combining work experience with continued learning and skills development.
