Entry level 3

Entry Level 3 Vocational Studies Extended Certificate

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 01/09/2025
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
1 YEAR SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 01/09/2025
Southend Campus

Overview

An entry level course that will support you in developing the under pinning skills to be able to progress to further studies. 

This course consists of employability skills, maths and English.  

You will also be completing taster sessions within other areas of the college that will support your career choices at the end of the year. This can include*:

  • Hair and Beauty
  • Sport
  • Public Services
  • Catering and hospitality
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Business
  • Health and Social Care
  • Art and Design
  • Media
  • Childcare

If you are looking for a starting point within your further education journey this course will give you the basic skills you need and a starting point to a variety of course options.


*Subject to change

Entry Requirements

  • Demonstrate the ability to work at Entry level 3 in Maths or English or GCSE grade 1
  • Successful attendance at transition event

Course Structure

  • Developing Skills for Employment
  • Digital Marketing
  • Working in a Team
  • Career Planning
  • Interview Skills
  • Understanding Young People, law and order
  • Engage in discussion
  • Read for Information
  • Speak to Communicate
  • Listen and respond

Assessment & Feedback

  • Written Assignments
  • Practical Assessments

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds.

What Next...

Successful learners will be able to progress onto a Level 1 qualification.