OCN Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Vocational Studies (Pathways – PPD)
The course is a ‘bite-sized’ qualification for learners who may have not yet decided on a specific vocational area. The course allows for maths, English, work experience and enrichment activities to be taken simultaneously.
Why Choose This Course?
A competitive job market means you need to be fully equipped with skills that will help you excel in the world of work. On the course, you will gain the knowledge to prepare yourself effectively for employment, an apprenticeship, or for further study. If you are unsure of the career path you wish to follow, then we will work with you to look at your skills and qualities to match these with your ideal career. This course offers an equal emphasis on qualifications, personal development and workplace learning. This can be achieved through our vast selection of core and optional units, trips, guest speakers, enrichment and work experience. Our aim is to broaden horizons, build confidence and enable learners to take their next steps.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
You may move onto a Level 2 course, undertake an apprenticeship or gain full-time employment. Those seeking to move on, we can support you with course or apprenticeship applications, job applications and interview preparation. This course allows you to be able to move into an apprenticeship or employment at any point in the year or move into further learning the following academic year.
Learners will complete baseline assessments which will enable staff to access their starting point, these will be contained throughout the years to assess development. These assessments will include Navigate, English and math (where required), digital skills and unit based assessment. Targets will be set and mapped to the College values.
There are no formal entry requirements. Learners’ suitability will be assessed on an individual basis.
