Work Challenge

Course code

V293

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities who are considering employment. You will develop and acquire specific transferable skills required in the competitive world of work. You will take part in a meaningful internal work placement by the running of a mini-enterprise. You will be able to experience all aspects of running the mini-enterprise, including health and safety, finance, sales and marketing product design and production.

You will have the opportunity to achieve an NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Using Employability Skills. You will also take part in the Young Enterprise Scheme and gain a Young Enterprise Certificate of Achievement. You will study English and maths and dependent on individual assessment results, could gain a Functional Skills or Stepping Skills Qualification at an appropriate level.

Possible units of study include: Carry out a practical activity in the workplace, Action planning to improve performance, Making a product, Using ICT skills in the workplace, Working with others, Decision making in the workplace, Dealing with problems at work.

Assessment on the course is captured in a variety of ways including: Photographic evidence, Observation/witness statements, Some written work, Tutor statements.

Further progression can lead to additional courses that focus on employment including Workability, Pre-Internship and Supported Internship.

There will be additional costs for visits and trips. You will take part in occasional external Young Enterprise events outside of the regular college timetable.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Work Challenge: Entry is subject to Interview, School/College Reference, EHCP (if applicable), initial assessments and students must be working at Entry Level. Students should be interested in gaining employability and business skills.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Quiet room
Specialist sensory provision
Small class sizes
Flat for independent living classes
Work experience opportunities
Smart Shop and Café
Education Healthcare Plan Coordinator
Specialist trained staff
Lunch time activities and support staff
Good links with external agencies
BFEST (Annual fundraising festival)
Opportunity to take part in a residential
Sports facilities and gym
Accessible mini bus
Youth and Drama Club
Foundation Studies football team
Hydro / Splash opportunities
Residentials
Attendance at job fairs
Annual Prom

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.