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Work Ready
Kent Training & Apprenticeships
Adult Education Centre, Unit A - B London Road Trading Estate, London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1SX
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Course Summary
Our Work Ready programme is specially designed to help you progress on to an Apprenticeship, Traineeship or work.
If you are 16 to 18 years old (up to 24 if you have an EHCP), not in full-time employment, education or training, then we can boost your confidence, enhance your CV and ensure that you are Work Ready.
You will be taught by a friendly and encouraging tutor who will support your individual needs.
Functional Skills Maths & English Entry 3 - Level 2
Entry 3/Level 1 Award in British Values
L1 Award/Certificate in progression
Course Details
What does Work Ready involve?
Employability and life skills
We will prepare you for the world of work through team building activities, life skills, interview preparation, CV building and employability skills, all set up to get you on track for your next steps.
Qualifications
Work Ready
Award in British Values, L1 Certificate in progression and Functional skills (Entry 3 - Level 2).
Mini Work Ready
Award in British Values & L1 Award in progression (embedded Functional skills).
Our progression qualification has been designed to support you to progress into further/higher education courses or a new work area. The qualification will enable you to obtain skills in customer service, IT skills, budgeting skills and more.
Work experience
On the Work Ready programme - 3 weeks of work experience (virtual or in placement) will boost your CV and provide you with valuable knowledge and transferrable skills which employers value.
Course length:
Work Ready (22 weeks)
3 days a week (includes 3 weeks of work experience).
This increases to 5 days a week whilst in work experience (3 days of work experience and 2 days Work Ready/Functional Skills).
Mini Work Ready (11 weeks)
2 days a week
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Learners will be assessed at Induction Day to determine which course/level is appropriate for their next steps.
Learners will take an Initial Assessment on Skills Forward. This will identify how best to support each individual on their course.
Entry requirements
If you are 16 to 18 years old (up to 24 if you have an EHCP), not in full-time employment, education or training,
Your next steps...
Progression
Our dedicated staff will explore your next steps with you and help you move on to your next steps. This could include a Traineeship, Apprenticeship, work or further education.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.