Entry Level Preparation for Work Course in Wakefield for Young People with an EHCP
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
Who this course is for
This programme follows on from the basic life skills introduction and works for a one year period towards specific employment aims including, understanding work, and benefit assessment, job coaching, applying for a job, external work experience and placements. The aim is to be able to secure up to 8 hours paid or voluntary employment. Content is delivered as one of three study programme options with further opotunities for acreditation as part of ongoing development. the study programmes are based upon working outside on the land, in Farming, Gardening, with animals and Horses, Craft work leading to retail oportunity, working with the public and sales work and catering and hospitality, with a chance to be front or back of house and develop people sills.
Entry requirements
Students must have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). attendance or evidence of completion of life skills courses post 16 is also advisable. Willingness to work and clear commitment to the course outcomes. Good timekeeping essential.
