Skills for Progression in College

EL2 Entry Level 2
Full Time
3 September 2024 — 28 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

Our Skills for Progression courses are for young people who require a more gradual introduction to further education.  These courses offer a more streamlined timetable, with less movement around the college campuses, smaller class sizes and space in the curriculum to address personal barriers to progression.  These courses can act as a stepping stone to further study at college, as well as supported or independent employment.

What you will study

Throughout the academic year, learners will participate in a variety of classroom-based lessons, individual and group projects and offsite learning activities.  Our approach to the curriculum is always learner-led, with learners dictating the pace of progression through these activities.  All learning activities aim to facilitate skill development in the following areas:

· Health and Wellbeing

· Community

· Employability

Essential skills (Maths and English) will be embedded into these areas, but there will be an option to work towards qualifications where appropriate. Learners hoping to progress to study at a higher level will work on skills that help them to study independently. Learners will have personalised learning goals based on their long-term aspirations with a focus on developing the skills for independence, work or study and life. This is a non-accredited course, allowing learners the opportunity to build skills, knowledge and confidence in the areas they have identified to support their progression into work or study.

This course has been designed with learners who have Autism in mind, although, we welcome applications for any young people who believe this curriculum meets their learning and personal development aspirations.

Entry requirements

You need to have either a formal diagnosis of ASD or a need for a highly supported and structured environment. You will need to attend an experience day and undertake a College assessment. prior to acceptance on the course.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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Career prospects & further study

Learners from these courses can progress within CAVC to courses that develop skills for independent study or work. Some learners progress into community provision. To progress to a course in CAVC you will need 90% attendance, have made progress against your personal targets and made choices about developing skills for either work or study.

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What our students say

This course has helped my with my independence and has given me lots more confidence. I’m looking forward to progressing to the next step.

Lili Rees
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