Pre Entry/Entry
College 16+
Health and Social Care!Skills for Work and Life!Education and Early Years
Vocational Pathways - Pathway to Care Entry 3
This course is designed as a stepping stone for school leavers and college students who want to start a Health and Social Care or Education and Early Years course at college.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Springfield Sixth Form Centre, Huddersfield Centre
COURSE
OVERVIEW
The Vocational Pathways provision is a full-time study programme for students who want to progress onto Level 1 vocational programmes but may need some extra support. The course focuses on personal and social development, English and maths, work-based activity and vocational tasters within the college.
On the Care pathway you will spend your year with the Health and Social Care, Education and Early Years, and Foundation departments learning about working in the care sector. The course will cover components such as: meeting the needs of children and older people, inclusivity for people with disabilities and equality and diversity.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through group work and coursework.
Course Progression
Activities on this course will be practical and will support any move onto a Level 1 course in this field the following year. Gaining a GCSE in English and maths will also help you to progress onto a Level 1 course.
Career Progression
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WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO
Wide range of jobs in this industry
Excellent choice of employers in this industry
Qualifications & levels explained
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
Find the perfect career
We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.