Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Skills Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll explore work interests and aspirations, develop practical work skills, and build on your Maths and English. A work placement is included, giving you hands-on experience in a real workplace setting. The course is designed for learners at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 who have special educational needs and are preparing to move into employment.
Who this course is for
This course is for students who are working at Level 1 and are preparing to enter the workplace. Students are able to access learning independently but may need limited support to do so. Students learn the skills they need to enter and be functional in the workplace. Students investigate employment preferences and further develop skills in Maths and English in order to prepare them to enter the world of work., , Students will need a notebook and pen. They will need appropriate clothing for their
Entry requirements
Entry Level 3 and Level 1 learners with special educational needs.
What you will learn
You'll explore your work interests and career aspirations.
You'll develop practical skills needed to function in a workplace.
You'll complete a work placement to gain hands-on experience.
You'll build your English and Maths skills in a work-focused context.
You'll work toward personal and academic targets set with your tutor.
You'll prepare for adulthood, including understanding responsibilities at work.
You'll investigate supported routes into paid or voluntary employment.
How you will learn
Your learning is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the year. Your tutor will set personal targets to support your progress. You'll build a portfolio of your work, which your tutor will mark and give you feedback on. You'll also have regular one-to-one meetings with your tutor to review how you're doing and plan next steps.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a notebook and pen. You'll also need appropriate clothing for your work placement. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Supported internship: a structured route into paid work with support
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock tasks
Hospitality assistant: working in cafes, canteens, or hotels
Care assistant: supporting people in care or community settings
Cleaning operative: maintaining premises in commercial or public buildings
Volunteer worker: building experience across a range of sectors
What you could study next
Level 1 Diploma in a vocational subject (such as retail, hospitality, or health and social care) - a natural next step if you want to focus on a specific sector.
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational area - for learners ready to move into mainstream provision and work toward skilled employment.
Supported Internship programme - a structured work-based route for learners with special educational needs moving toward paid employment.
