Skills for Life and Work
What is Skills for Life and Work?
Skills for Life and Work is a course for students who do not have sufficient or appropriate qualifications to enrol on a Level 2 course.
It is designed to help young people develop employability, confidence and independent living skills alongside real work experience.
The programme is primarily for young people aged 16–17, with extended eligibility up to 22 (disability) and up to 24 for those from an in-care background.
The programme blends classroom-based study with World of Work activities, Work Placement and Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce/Joint Award.
Training can last up to 104 weeks (156 weeks for those with a disability). Students may be eligible for a non-means-tested Education Maintenance Allowance of £40 per week.
All applicants require a training credit from the Careers Service. More information is available here.
What will you learn?
- Vocational qualification
- Employability and Personal Development qualifications
- Essential Skills – Literacy, Numeracy, ICT
- Work Placement / College Projects
Why?
Skills for Life and Work is delivered across three strands:
Skills for Your Life – helps you address personal development needs and gain the skills and qualifications required to enter employment or further study.
Skills for Work (Level 1 & 2) – builds vocational and technical skills to support progression into employment, further education, or an apprenticeship.
How to apply
All new entrants require a training credit from the Careers Service. Please speak to a member of our Training Organisation team for advice and guidance.
Contact us:
- Downpatrick Campus – 028 4461 1517
- Lisburn Campus – 028 9262 6798
- Bangor / Newtownards Campus – 028 9127 6827
Once you have chosen your course, you should seek a placement provider and complete an online application on the SERC website.