SHORT COURSE INFORMATION

LEVEL 1 & 2 NUTRITION & HEALTH

This qualification aims to develop learners understanding of the importance of eating healthily and maintaining hydration, develop learners understanding of food choices and how to make healthy choices, help learners plan a healthy diet for self and others, increase understanding of eating disorders, the connectors between food and feelings and ways to seek help and support 

You will study these units as part of the course: 

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• Introductory awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults 

• Planning healthy diets 

• Understanding eating disorders

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview

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COURSE DURATION

• To be confirmed

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AWARDING BODY

• NCFE

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ASSESSMENT 

• Portfolio of work

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WHERE COULD THIS COURSE TAKE YOU?

• On completion of this course you may choose to undertake further study

ENTRY 1 AWARD IN PERSONAL PROGRESS

This qualification will help you increase independence and self-determination. This qualification focuses on transferable social and life skills, these are important for living and working in the community. You will have a choice of a range of optional units across a range of topics including 

• Developing Independent Living Skills 

• Developing Skills for the Workplace 

• Numeracy 

• Literacy 

• Communication 

• Problem solving 

• Community Participation Skills

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview

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COURSE DURATION

• To be confirmed

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AWARDING BODY

• Openawards

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ASSESSMENT 

• Portfolio of work

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WHERE COULD THIS COURSE TAKE YOU?

• On completion of this course you may choose to undertake further study

LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN CREATIVE INDUSTRY SKILLS

The aims of this qualification are to enable learners to try out different areas of the creative industries and to develop a range of basic skills for the use in the creative industries.

You will study these units as part of the course:

• H&S in a Practical Environment 

• Responsible Work Practice 

• Textiles 

• Art & Design 

• Painting Method 

• Personal Presentation in the Workplace 

• Recognising & Respecting Diversity in the workplace 

• Recognising Prejudice & Discrimination

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview

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COURSE DURATION

• To be confirmed

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AWARDING BODY

• Ascentis

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ASSESSMENT 

• Portfolio of work

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WHERE COULD THIS COURSE TAKE YOU?

• On completion of this course you may choose to undertake further study.

LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SKIN CANCER AWARENESS

This qualification has been designed to enable beauty therapists, complementary therapists, nail technicians, fitness instructors, hairdresser and barbers to recognise the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. You will be able to alert clients to changes to changes in their skin. 

You will study this unit as part of the course:​

• Skin cancer awareness for non-healthcare professionals

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course. 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview

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COURSE DURATION

• To be confirmed

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AWARDING BODY

• VTCT

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ASSESSMENT 

• Portfolio of work

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WHERE COULD THIS COURSE TAKE YOU?

• On completion of this course you may choose to undertake further study.

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EMPLOYMENT FOR CREATIVE & CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

This qualification combines both practical, hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge and understanding. You will develop and understand techniques and processes though exploring ideas and issues

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You will study these unit as part of the course:

• Basic Visual Language 

• Painting in Watercolors

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview 

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COURSE DURATION 

To be confirmed 

ASSESSMENTS

Portfolio of work 

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AWARDING BODY

Openawards 

PROGRESSION ROUTE

On completion of this course you may choose to undertake further study.

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN CITIZENSHIP

This qualification introduces the learner to the democratic process in the UK. It considers the national democratic process in the UK. It considers the national decision –making processes and it shows how learners can become involved as citizens. Learners will identify how politics leads and influences parts of the economy.

You will study this unit as part of the course:

• Citizenship

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview 

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COURSE DURATION 

To be confirmed 

ASSESSMENTS

Multichoice test

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AWARDING BODY

Ascenti

PROGRESSION ROUTE

On completion of this course, you may choose to undertake further study.

LEVEL 1 AWARD IN EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

This qualification introduces the learner to the principles of Equality & Diversity and its importance in organisations such as the workplace and learning environment. It provides an understanding of the legal and moral obligations of an employee to recognise best practice. The learner will gain knowledge of current legislation which makes the law more consistent, clearer and easier to follow on order to make society fairer.

You will study this unit as part of the course 

• Equality & Diversity

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• There are no entry requirements for this course 

• Acceptance onto this course is subject to successful guidance interview 

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COURSE DURATION 

3 weeks 2 days per week

ASSESSMENTS

Multichoice test

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AWARDING BODY

Ascenti

PROGRESSION ROUTE

On completion of this course, you may choose to undertake further study.