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Vocation Pathway: Vocational Skills

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LOCATION & START DATE
Duchy College Stoke Climsland - 9 September 2024
LEVEL
Level 1 Levels Explained
DURATION
3 days a week over 36 weeks
LEARNING AREA
Foundation Learning Find out more
ATTENDANCE
Full-time

Vocation Pathway: Vocational Skills

Foundation Learning Are you looking to develop your understanding of different vocational pathways? Our Vocational Academy’s ‘Vocation Pathway’ programme supports you with understanding a variety of landbased vocational pathways in preparation for further learning.

You will have the opportunity to explore a range of vocational options: utilising cross-college departments to gain an insight in to different areas and develop your skills.

This Pathway is offered at different campuses. The vocational options on offer are specific to the campus you choose to study at, where you will benefit from being taught be a range of highly-skilled professionals.

You will attend college for three (3) days a week.

Our vision is to support you to be INDEPENDENT, CONFIDENT AND RESILIENT so that you are well-prepared to engage with the wider community. Level 1 City and guilds land-based work-based operations course will give you a range of opportunities and experiences to inform your future steps, assist with your progression and find out what’s right for you.

What you will learn

You will have opportunities to try a range of vocational options (these can vary year on year. Some examples are; animal care, equine, sports and horticulture).

Running alongside your vocational studies will be employability skills, English and mathematics (either a GCSE or Functional Skill) helping you to succeed in your chosen pathway. Gaining employment-based skills in a work placement will be a key strand running alongside your course.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this programme you will to be working at a minimum of Entry Level 3 for English and maths.

Assessment

Assessment will be ongoing throughout the academic year and could be practical, written or oral. Many of our assessments are available ‘on demand’ and you will be prepared by specialist teachers for these in order to support your achievement.

On successful achievement you will receive a Level 1 qualification in landbased studies and a Functional Skills or GCSE in English and mathematics at a level appropriate to you.

Progression

On successful completion of this programme, you may to progress onto further learning in your chosen curriculum area.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


You will have opportunities to try a range of vocational options (these can vary year on year. Some examples are; animal care, equine, sports and horticulture).

Running alongside your vocational studies will be employability skills, English and mathematics (either a GCSE or Functional Skill) helping you to succeed in your chosen pathway. Gaining employment-based skills in a work placement will be a key strand running alongside your course.

To be eligible for this programme you will to be working at a minimum of Entry Level 3 for English and maths.

Assessment will be ongoing throughout the academic year and could be practical, written or oral. Many of our assessments are available ‘on demand’ and you will be prepared by specialist teachers for these in order to support your achievement. On successful achievement you will receive a Level 1 qualification in landbased studies and a Functional Skills or GCSE in English and mathematics at a level appropriate to you.

On successful completion of this programme, you may to progress onto further learning in your chosen curriculum area.

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Duchy College Stoke Climsland

Set on stunning rolling hillsides, our campus epitomises the very best of land-based education. The recent addition of the £4 million Future Farm research facility means students and businesses are at the heart of the next evolution of environmental farming. Whether it’s a love of horses, sport, protective services, heavy machinery or animal care, nobody forgets their time at Duchy College Stoke Climsland. It’s time to secure your #careercollege experience.


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