Name of provider
Cornwall College
Name of course
Entry Level 3 – Skills Pathway
Who is this course intended for?
Learners working at Entry 2 / Entry 3
Site/s where available
Camborne, St Austell, Duchy Stoke, Bicton
Key contact for questions about course
Ruth Dixcee – 01209 616624 (Camborne)
Roxy Kilmurray – 01726 2267633 (St Austell)
Matt White – 01579 372282 (Duchy Stoke)
Kay Simpson – 01395 562446 (Bicton)
Duration of course
1 year with a possible progression to Pathfinder Entry 3
Age range if applicable
16-18
19-24 with EHCP
19+
Key course content and outcomes
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- During the course you will develop skills, knowledge and behaviours for successful learning. You will also gain an insight to different vocational options that will support successful career planning and progression to further study or work.
- Vocational areas vary across the campuses, but could include; media, horticulture, motor vehicles, sport animal care, equine, forest school/outdoor learning, hair and beauty, construction and catering.
Entry requirements
Working towards or at Entry Level 2 within English and Maths and have an interest in developing independence.
Available qualifications
Accreditation
- EDEXCEL – Vocational Studies Entry 3 (Camborne, St Austell)
- CITY & GUILDS – Skills for Working Life Entry Level 3
- CITY & GUILDS – Functional Skills Entry Level English
- CITY & GUILDS – Functional Skills Entry Level Maths
- GCSE English and Maths, if appropriate
Likely progression
- Development of employability / transferrable skills (Entry Level)
- Development of Independence
- Development of vocational related skills
- Progression onto further year within the same programme
- Progression to higher level skills course (Level 1 Vocation Pathway)
- Progression to work related skills (Works Pathway)
Additional charges for families
e.g. swimming, pocket money for shopping
Catering Option – weekly contribution
Residential (Camborne site only)
Any personal protective equipment
Optional expenses for families
e.g. non-essential trips
Residential – run at the beginning and end to encourage team building and group binding (Camborne site only)
Various educational trips
Timing across the week
3 days, 9am – 4pm each day
Days vary according to site
Other information
Learners will gain additional skills and experience by accessing the opportunity to participate in campus based work related activities, such as working in The Hub College Shop/Coffee Shop.