Choices Entry 1
Foundation Learning
Course Overview
The Choices Level 1 Vocational course is designed for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are working at Entry 3 to Level 1.
This course supports students who prefer practical hands-on learning and want to build confidence and independence.
Students benefit from a personalised and supportive learning environment.
This course supports students who prefer practical hands-on learning and want to build confidence and independence.
Students benefit from a personalised and supportive learning environment.
Course Requirements
This course is designed for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are working at Entry Level 3 (E3) to Level 1
What you will Learn
Students will complete a range of exciting meaningful units, which will help to increase independence and confidence, develop skills for everyday life and future employment or supported work, these include:
- Communication skills- expressing ideas clearly and confidently
- Working with others - teamwork and social interaction
- Problem solving - making choices and overcoming challenges
- Managing own learning - organisation and independence
- Personal safety and wellbeing - staying safe and healthy
- Community participation -engaging with the world around you
Students are supported through smaller class sizes, experienced SEND staff, learning facilitators, visual resources with structured learning in a safe and supportive environment.
Students will also study functional English and maths tailored to each learner's level.
- Communication skills- expressing ideas clearly and confidently
- Working with others - teamwork and social interaction
- Problem solving - making choices and overcoming challenges
- Managing own learning - organisation and independence
- Personal safety and wellbeing - staying safe and healthy
- Community participation -engaging with the world around you
Students are supported through smaller class sizes, experienced SEND staff, learning facilitators, visual resources with structured learning in a safe and supportive environment.
Students will also study functional English and maths tailored to each learner's level.
Assessment
Coursework and Portfolio based assessment
Students are assessed in a variety of ways. We establish a learner's starting point within their induction and create a tailored learning package in line with the Initial Assessment results.
Assessment throughout the course is regular and appropriate; observations, completed written coursework, practical activities and presentations are utilised to assess the progression of our learners.
Students are assessed in a variety of ways. We establish a learner's starting point within their induction and create a tailored learning package in line with the Initial Assessment results.
Assessment throughout the course is regular and appropriate; observations, completed written coursework, practical activities and presentations are utilised to assess the progression of our learners.
Progression
Vocational courses at Level 1 (e.g., horticulture, catering, hair and beauty, construction)
Supported Internships
Work experience or supported employment
Independent living programmes or community-based learning
Supported Internships
Work experience or supported employment
Independent living programmes or community-based learning
Career Options
After completing Choices - Steps to Vocational Skills, students can progress into further vocational learning, supported pathways or employability programmes, depending on their skills, interests and level of independence.
The course helps students build confidence, practical skills and work-related behaviours, supporting positive next steps towards further study, training or employment.
The course helps students build confidence, practical skills and work-related behaviours, supporting positive next steps towards further study, training or employment.
Mandatory Units
Students are expected to complete a core set of skill areas to achieve the qualification, the programme structure is flexible and personalised which is helpful for SEND learners.
Core Units include:
- Independent Living
- Employment Awareness
- Personal Development
With additional units based on student needs and interests.
Core Units include:
- Independent Living
- Employment Awareness
- Personal Development
With additional units based on student needs and interests.
Contact Details
For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk
Disclaimer
Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.