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Preparing for Employment Vocational Pathway

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on developing work skills and meeting the needs and ambitions of each individual learner.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location:
Full Time or Part Time: FT
Level: Entry
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: Y
Ilkeston

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/preparing-for-employment-vocational-pathway
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Course Information for Students

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on developing work skills and meeting the needs and ambitions of each individual learner.

You need Entry Level 1 in Maths and/or English.

It is expected that learners will want to continue studying and developing their skills in English and maths, while taking a pathway towards employment. Places are allocated on an individual basis, following an interview and initial assessment. All learners will have a learning difficulty/disability.

Within this three-day (full-time) pathway, learners will work towards developing Functional English and Maths skills, Preparation for Adulthood and work skills and will start to gain work skills experience through a placement.

 

You will continue to study English and maths, will take part in a tutorial and enrichment activities, and will develop skills for employment.

You need money for lunch and breaks. You will be asked to make a voluntary contribution to trips throughout the year.

If appropriate, learners will sit a Functional English and Maths exam and complete an AIM Award in Employability Skills which is portfolio based. Learners will be set RARPA targets that are reviewed every half term.

You could consider other vocational learning options with Derby College Group, a Supported Internship or employment.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

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Course Information Last Updated On: October 17, 2025 10:22 am