14 - 19 and School Leavers - Foundation Studies and Opportunities
These courses are designed for learners who require a more gradual, supported route towards vocational learning, independent living or supported work, or those who are uncertain about their next steps in education/the world of work - posssibly prefering a more practical approach.
Alongside vocational and personal development sessions, these flexible programmes include functional skills in English, Maths and ICT and work experience to enable learners to develop the basic skills and confidence necessary for work, everyday life and progression onto other courses.
It is recognised that programmes both for learners and groups of learners can differ in terms of length, content, context of setting. Personalised pathways and length of programme will be discussed at interview/initial assessment process an regularly reviewed.
Please note all course details and student application acceptance are subject to change.
| Name | Description |
| Foundation for Work | This course is aimed at students 19 and
over from a learning support background
who want to gain the basic skills and
confidence necessary for work and
everyday life. The programme includes
college sessions and a work placement.
Many students have progressed into
employment or vocational courses at
college – especially catering/hospitality.
The main qualifications are the NOCN Certificate in Progression and City and Guilds Certificate in Food Studies. |
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| Name | Description |
| Get on Track | This course is for people aged 16-19 who
are uncertain about their next steps to
experience different aspects of a particular
career and gain credits towards a BTEC
Work Skills qualification. Students pick
different career options within the
college including:
No formal entry requirements are needed but students will attend an informal interview and initial assessment. |
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| Name | Description |
| Good to Go | Not sure which course to apply for? Not so keen on classroom-based activities?
This is one of the new flexible Entry/Level 1 courses that Lowestoft College is offering – designed to meet your individual needs. During the first week, learners will work together with tutors to plan their programme and set individual targets. Not everybody wants to do the same thing – choose units that offer you the necessary skills and knowledge to take the next step. Gain nationally recognised Awards and Certificates from City & Guilds, Edexcel and NOCN. Work with others but learn at a level appropriate to your own needs. Programmes include teamwork activities, community projects, leisure activities and personal & social development. Improve your English, Maths and ICT skills in a more practical/fun way. Qualifications are split into bite size chunks of learning called units - credits are awarded for the achievement of each unit. Where appropriate, enjoy tasters on vocational courses to help you decide what to do next. |
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| Name | Description |
| Opportunities | Not sure which course to apply for?
Not so keen on classroom based activities? Choose one of the new flexible Entry/Level 1 courses that Lowestoft College is offering – designed to meet your individual needs.
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| Name | Description |
| Pathways | This programme offers progression routes
through different pathways for adults 19
or over with learning difficulties who have
progressed from other learning support
courses within the college or who are living
in the area and want to improve their skills.
The Pathway towards independent living, supported employment or further college courses can be accessed on a full or part-time basis. Accreditation is from ASDAN, OCR and City and Guilds and the curriculum includes catering, horticulture, crafts, practical living skills, community studies, developing self-advocacy skills and confidence in independent living skills. |
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| Name | Description |
| Preparing for Employment | This entry level course has links into Level
1 provision across the college and gives
students a more gradual supported route
towards vocational learning. It offers those
learners who are unsure which path to take
or who need to improve their functional
skills in order to access the course of their
choice, preparation for the world of work
and opportunities for progression to
further learning programmes.
In addition to college sessions, where appropriate, learners are able to access work placements and vocational taster sessions. Accreditation is provided by City and Guilds, Edexcel and NOCN. |
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| Name | Description |
| Preparing for Employment – The Yard | For those who prefer a more practical
approach, this course offers learners aged
16-19 one day in college and a two day
construction-based work experience
with accreditation from Edexcel and
City and Guilds. |
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| Name | Description |
| Pre-Vocational Studies | Really geared towards individual needs,
this flexible programme includes work
experience and is designed for students
aged 16-19 from special schools or special
units who want to become more
independent and improve their self
confidence.
There is a range of subjects and cross college links and students help to devise their own personal programmes – incorporating their own interests. OCR National Skills Profile and the English Speaking Board are among the qualifications offered. |
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| Name | Description |
| Towards Independence | This course is for students over 16 with no
previous experience of Further Education,
who are leaving a special school and have
a range of support needs. The majority of
learners will be over 19. The curriculum is
based on ASDAN and Ascentis
qualifications and provides new learning
experiences.
Learners are able to choose from a variety of programme units according to interests, skills and aspirations. The only entry requirement is an ability to make choices within the learning programme. |
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