Entry Level Foundation Learning Year 1

Foundation Learning courses are designed for students with Special Educational Needs. This course is ideal if you want to learn employability skills such as enterprise, working on computers and skills for daily life. You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy. We aim to assist you in developing personal confidence to help you in your education, gaining employment or a work placement.

Course Code: P11049
Campus: Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Skills for Life & Work
Why Study This Course

We aim to assist you in developing personal confidence to help you in your education, gaining employment or a work placement.  You'll love our friendly teaching staff who are always there to help you every step of the way,  You will also have the opportunity to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh Award/Gaisce Award.

 

 

 

 

Course Overview

 

This course will involve working towards OCN NI Award in Entry Level 3 Vocational Skills and Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy.

Students participate in completion of The Duke of Edinburgh Award / joint Gaisce Award throughout their time on the programme. To support completion of expedition, adjustments can be made where assessors feel it is necessary.

Confirmation of a place on the course cannot be made until Special Educational Needs evidence is provided.  On provision of appropriate evidence, and completion of a taster session, places will be allocated and enrolment completed.

For further information please contact Course Co-ordinators on  0345 600 7555 or

Ards Campus – Nicole Black, Claire-Louise Kanhye Crawford  Tel: 028 9127 6812 or Andrew O'Connor  Tel: 02891 276817

Downpatrick Campus - Carole Darling or Maria McElroy     Tel:  02844 615815 

Lisburn Campus - Adele McAteer, Louise Glass, Martin Breen or Declan McClure   Tel: 02892 677225 

 

Evidence that you have a Special Educational Need is required to confirm a place on this course.  Applicants will be required to meet with the Learning Support Team during the application process.

 

  • Introduction to Health and Fitness
  • Accessing the Local Community and Facilities
  • Food Safety and Hygiene
  • Interpersonal Skills for the Individual
  • Plan and Participate in Short Walks

 

Successful completion and attendance on this one year programme can enable you to progress to Foundation Learning Year 2.

Progression, however, is not automatic on completion of this programme, it depends on the student's ability to maximise attendance and demonstrate motivation and application to all areas of the programme. Decisions regarding progression are made by the course team and based on the student’s ability during the year to engage on all parts of the Introductory Foundation Learning programme.  Some students may have the option to progress onto Skills for Life and Work Level 1 Training for Success programmes. 

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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