Preparing for the world of work
Curriculum Area: Alternative Provision
Course Outline:
This is a one year course consisting of 4 individual 10 week modules providing the necessary Life Skills and Work Related Learning to prepare students for the world of work. Each module is assessed at 3 different levels. The modules in this programme are:-
- Improving your own learning and performance;
- Working in the Leisure industry;
- Preparation for working life;
- Organising a Leisure event.
This is a one year course consisting of 4 individual 10 week modules providing the necessary Life Skills and Work Related Learning to prepare students for the world of work. Each module is assessed at 3 different levels. The modules in this programme are:-
- Improving your own learning and performance;
- Working in the Leisure industry;
- Preparation for working life;
- Organising a Leisure event.
- To gain a Level 1 in each module you need to complete one portfolio task.
- To gain Level 2 you need to show evidence that you have worked as a team member and have been able to perform a range of tasks.
- To gain Level 3 you need to show how the work you have completed will help you gain a job in the job market.
Target Level: Students entering this course will have completed foundation stage curriculum at level 4 or below.
Level of Award:
Up to 4 Entry Level Certificates.
Up to 4 Entry Level Certificates.
End of Course Target:
To access a GCSE or BTEC course - Level 3 in all 4 modules.
To access the next set of Alternative Provision modules- Level 1 or 2
(Note the next 4 modules are Caring for Children, Community Action with the Police & Fire Service, Child Development skills, Community Service)
To access a GCSE or BTEC course - Level 3 in all 4 modules.
To access the next set of Alternative Provision modules- Level 1 or 2
(Note the next 4 modules are Caring for Children, Community Action with the Police & Fire Service, Child Development skills, Community Service)
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
Next 4 Alternative Provision modules - 95%
BTEC Sport - 2%
Other courses - 3%
Next 4 Alternative Provision modules - 95%
BTEC Sport - 2%
Other courses - 3%
Course feedback from past students:
I found all 4 of these modules helpful and know what I want to do when I leave de Ferrers. - March 2009
I found I could do the work in 3 of the 4 modules and particularly liked working in small groups. - July 2008
Although I only got Level 1 in each of the 4 modules, I am looking forward to the next 4 where I can work with children and see the Fire service in action. - June 2008
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
Alternative Provision 1
Alternative Provision 2
Alternative Provision 3
Nursery nurse
Alternative Provision 1
Alternative Provision 2
Alternative Provision 3
Fire Officer
Alternative Provision 1
BTEC Sport
BTEC Sport
Leisure Centre receptionist
Alternative Provision 1
Drama
Drama
College
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)