Adult Options – Preparing for Employment (1 day)
Do you want more from life? Perhaps you would like to develop your communication skills and build your confidence through practical activities. Maybe you want to get involved with your community or secure a job. This programme helps adults with learning difficulties / disabilities to develop skills for life and work.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
This programme will help adults with learning difficulties / disabilities to develop a range of skills for life and work. Perhaps you would like to develop your communication skills and build your confidence through practical activities. Maybe you want to get more involved with your community, develop your independent skills or get a job.
Entry Requirements
There are no minimum entry requirements for this course. You should want to become more confident in working with other people and to improve your skills.
What will you learn?
We will plan your programme with you based on what you are interested in and what you would like to achieve. You will work on a range of practical activities.
You might work on creative projects practising your IT skills or focus on your health and wellbeing. If your aim is to get a job, you will learn a range of work skills and you will complete work-related projects and/or a work placement.
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered at Ilkeston on-site and/or in the community.
What will you need to bring with you?
If you are going out into the community, you will need a travel card or money for bus fares. You might want to bring some money for shopping or to buy a drink or lunch too.
You may need to provide protective clothing or equipment for some of your practical activities.
How will you be assessed?
You will work towards your own personal targets. You will review these with staff regularly and decide together when you are ready to set a new target.
Where next?
You might use your new skills in a job, at home or in activities in your community. Perhaps you will decide to continue your education to build on the skills you have developed.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Discover how our students have achieved success. Their hard work and dedication to learning has enabled them to succeed in rewarding careers or progress onto higher education.
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Find out what funding could be available to you:
Thinking about returning to education or developing new skills? Use our funding calculator below to get an estimate of the financial support you may be eligible for based on where you live.
Whether you’re looking to retrain, progress in your career, or try something new, funding could make your next step more accessible than you think.
Simply enter your postcode into the calculator to see an estimate of the funding that may be available in your area. This is based on regional funding allocations and typical eligibility criteria for adult learners.
Important:
The results shown are a guide only and are not a guarantee of funding.
Funding availability can vary depending on:
- Your personal circumstances (such as age, employment status, and prior qualifications)
- The course you choose
- Government and local funding rules at the time of enrolment
If you’re considering adult learning, there’s never been a better time to explore your options.
Our courses are designed to fit around your life, with flexible study options and expert support every step of the way.
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 23, 2025 1:29 pm
