Skills For Life and Work (Level 1)
This is a 2/3 year programme depending on the training credit provided by the careers branch. It is for students who do not have sufficient or appropriate qualifications to enrol on a Level 2 course.
Academic Year: 2023/24
Course Code: 10689
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Sessions
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
| Campus & Course Type | Start |
|---|---|
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Full-Time
Bangor
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Downpatrick
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18/09/2023
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Full-Time
Lisburn
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04/09/2023
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Full-Time
Newtownards
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28/08/2023
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Course Overview
Year 1 - Focus will be on Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT, Employability, Personal Development, Award in Vocational Skills and The Duke of Edinburgh/Joint/Gaisce Award.
Year 2/3 - Choose a vocational area from Retail, Hospitality Services, Construction Studies, Creative or a broad based programme; along with Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, The Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Vocational options vary depending on campus and student numbers.
Course Modules
Include a range of Employability and Personal Development units, for example;
- Keeping Safe
- Planning for Progression
- Managing Personal Finance
OCN NI Level 1 Award in Vocational Skills
Modules may include depending on year and vocational choice;
- Practical Craft Skills
- Customer Services
- Painting and Decorating
Ideal If:
You'll Learn:
Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, as well as a range of vocationally based units. This programme enables you to develop educational and employment knowledge along with valuable skills required for employment or further education.
You'll Love:
You'll Progress:
Depending on results you may be able to progress to a Level 2 programme at the end of the first year (result dependent), or at the end of your second or third year depending on the training credit length.
You'll Need:
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.
Available Sessions Summary
The following sessions are open for application on this course:
| Campus & Course Type | Start |
|---|---|
|
Full-Time
Bangor
|
04/09/2023
|
|
Full-Time
Downpatrick
|
18/09/2023
|
|
Full-Time
Lisburn
|
04/09/2023
|
|
Full-Time
Newtownards
|
28/08/2023
|
Enquiries Information
For more information or help with this course send us an enquiry and a member of our team will get back in touch.
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Further Education
If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.
Explore Further EducationAvailable Sessions
The following sessions are available to apply for:
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FE
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Skills For Life and Work (Level 1)
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Bangor |
04/09/2023
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20+ |
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FE
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Skills For Life and Work (Level 1)
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Downpatrick |
18/09/2023
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20+ |
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FT
FE
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Skills For Life and Work (Level 1)
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Lisburn |
04/09/2023
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20+ |
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FT
FE
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Skills For Life and Work (Level 1)
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Newtownards |
28/08/2023
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20+ |
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