Entry Level 3 Working Life Course in Mansfield for Young People with an EHCP

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Working Life Course in Mansfield. Classes run at Landmarks The Archer, blending online study with time at the centre. The course runs full-time over one year, with daytime working life classes. You'll develop personal, interpersonal and work-related skills to help you move forward in employment or further learning. An initial assessment will confirm that Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are for those individuals who are looking to develop a wide range of personal, interpersonal and work-related skills.

Entry requirements

For any learner who has not achieved this qualification and is working at Entry Level 3 or above. Learners must be aged 14 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal skills to manage yourself more effectively at work and in daily life.
  • You'll build interpersonal skills, including how to communicate and work with others.
  • You'll practise work-related skills that employers look for in entry-level roles.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself positively in work settings.
  • You'll explore how to set goals and take steps toward employment or further training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of online activities and sessions at Landmarks The Archer. Daytime classes give you structured time with a tutor. Online tasks let you study at your own pace between sessions. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that show what you can do. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Landmarks The Archer will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing and organising goods.
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or older people day to day.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or canteen.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, keeping buildings clean and safe.
  • Admin assistant, handling basic office tasks and communications.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills. A natural next step to build on what you've learned and strengthen your job-readiness.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. Useful alongside or after this course if you want to meet employer requirements for literacy and numeracy.
  • Level 1 vocational qualification in a sector you're interested in, such as retail, care, or hospitality.