You’ll study towards a BTEC Extended Certificate in Vocational Studies, exploring communication, teamwork, and problem-solving in customer-focused settings. You’ll also complete Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number, giving you the confidence and foundation to succeed in any workplace.
No qualifications required. Delivered through the School of Foundation Learning, this course is primarily aimed at young people aged 16-24 who do not meet the entry criteria for Level 1 and above study. Applicants may not have achieved the entry criteria for higher level study, some may have little to no formal qualifications, some may have had a disrupted educational journey, disengaged from formal education, been educated at home or in a setting other that at school.
This course is aimed at school leavers who may not have achieved the required grades for Level 1 courses, have had disrupted educational journeys, been homeschooled or educated in a setting other than at school.
Your work will be assessed by a range of methods, including a collection of completed units, portfolios and practical observations.
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to other higher-level courses or to employment.
