Free Entry Level 3 Vocational Study Course in Widnes. Classes run full-time at Ashley School 6th Form. This is a two-year, daytime course for post-16 learners who want to build skills and progress to further learning or employment. You'll need Entry Level 3 in Maths and English to join. The course covers personal and social skills alongside vocational study, giving you a strong foundation for the next step. All assessment is internal, so there are no formal exams.
Who this course is for
This BTEC Entry Level 3 qualification is primarily for post-16 learners who want to continue their education and develop skills for progression to further learning and, ultimately, to employment
Entry requirements
Learners must have Entry Level 3 in Maths and English
What you will learn
You'll develop personal skills to support independent living and future work.
You'll build social skills needed in learning and workplace settings.
You'll explore a range of vocational subject areas to find your strengths.
You'll practise skills that prepare you for further study at a higher level.
You'll complete internally assessed units across the two years of the course.
How you will learn
All units are 100% internally assessed. There are no external exams. You'll learn through classroom-based activities at Ashley School 6th Form, with your work assessed by tutors throughout the course. Assessment is ongoing, so your progress is reviewed as you go rather than in a single end-of-course test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ashley School 6th Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant. Entry-level role supporting adults or children in care settings.
Retail assistant. Customer-facing work in shops and supermarkets.
Warehouse operative. Practical work in storage and distribution.
Catering assistant. Kitchen and food service support roles.
Classroom support assistant. Helping teachers and pupils in schools.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award, Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject. A natural next step after this Entry Level 3 qualification, letting you specialise in an area such as health and social care, business, or construction.
Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or Level 2. Strengthens your options for further study and employment.
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies. A broader Level 1 programme building on the skills developed here.
