Vocational Studies
Some learners may not yet feel ready for a full-time study programme due to a lack of confidence or the need for additional learning support. The Vocational Studies programme is designed to provide a supportive, personalised learning environment that helps learners build confidence and prepare for further study or employment.
Programme Purpose
The Vocational Studies programme focuses on personal and social development, helping learners to:
- Build confidence and independence
- Develop essential life and employability skills
- Prepare for progression into further education, training, or work
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this programme.
You will complete an Initial Assessment so we can identify your current level and design a programme that meets your individual learning needs. This ensures you are supported to achieve qualifications that will help you progress. Even if you have studied at this level before, you can still progress to the next level.
Course Aims
The course is designed to help learners:
- Develop total communication skills
- Improve functional English and Maths skills
- Work towards personalised, individual goals
- Develop core independent living skills
- Become active members of the local community
- Develop and take ownership of personal strategies
- Learn self-regulation and positive behaviour support strategies
- Develop healthy lifestyle habits
- Make informed choices about their lives
- Build employability skills where relevant and meaningful
Each learner will be supported by a personal tutor with specialist SEND knowledge, who will oversee all aspects of their learning programme and provide an individualised approach to help learners achieve their outcomes.
What You Will Take Part In
Learners will participate in:
- English and Maths
- Regular tutorials with a personal tutor
- Independent study
- Work experience within an industry sector
- Opportunities to infill into Level 1 vocational sessions
English and Maths Development
Strong English and Maths skills are vital for employment and career progression, and employers highly value these abilities.
If you are aged 18 or under and do not yet have a GCSE grade 4/C in English or Maths, you will be required to continue working towards these subjects, either through GCSEs or Functional Skills qualifications.
Even if you already hold a grade 4/C or above, English and Maths will remain a core part of your programme to ensure you continue developing these essential skills.
Progression Opportunities
On completion of the programme, learners may progress to:
