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By taking part in the Skills for Life and Work programme, you’ll benefit from a range of opportunities designed to support your learning, personal growth, and future career.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
As part of the Skills for Life and Work programme, you’ll work towards a range of valuable qualifications and experiences, including:
🏢 Work Placement / College Projects
Gain real-world experience through work placements or hands-on college projects that put your learning into practice.
All modules are carefully tailored to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of each participant, ensuring a personalised and supportive learning experience that sets you up for success.
At Skills for Life and Work, your learning is designed around you.
All modules are carefully tailored to meet the individual needs, interests, and goals of each participant, ensuring a personalised and supportive experience that helps you thrive.
You’ll select modules from a wide range of occupational areas, with your learning pathway shaped by your aspirations, strengths, and future career goals. Our team will work closely with you to ensure you’re on the right track from day one.
There are no formal entry requirements to join the Skills for Life and Work programme, but certain criteria must be met.
You may be eligible if:
This programme is primarily designed for 16–17-year-olds, but extended eligibility applies in the following cases:
To join the programme, a Training Credit from the Careers Service is required. Please speak to a member of our Training Organisation team for further advice and guidance on how to apply.
Assessment on the Skills for Life and Work programme is designed to support your learning style and individual needs:
Assessed through a combination of practical and theoretical tasks, tailored to suit your level and learning goals.
These are assessed through a blend of coursework and formal examinations, ensuring you gain recognised qualifications in core subjects.
Successfully completing the Skills for Life and Work programme can open the door to your next step. You’ll be well-prepared to
progress to a Level 2 Traineeship or Apprenticeship in your chosen occupational area, subject to meeting course eligibility requirements.
This programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience needed to move forward with your career or further education.
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