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 running your own mini-business in the college. You will be able to experience all aspects of running the mini-business including health and safety, finance, customer service, sales and marketing product design and production.
You will have the opportunity to achieve an Aim Extended Award in Employability Skills. You will study English and maths and dependent on individual assessment results, could gain a Functional Skills Qualification at an appropriate level.
Possible units of study include:
- Action planning for success
- Exploring occupational areas
- Personal manner and conduct
- Exploring the world of work
Further progression can lead to additional courses that focus on employment including Work Wise, Steps to Work and Supported Internship.
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.
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.
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