Vocational Pathways

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Key Facts

Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Course Code: JFG5091
Start Date: August 2025

Code: JFG5091

This full-time, one-year course is aimed at 16-19-year-olds who would benefit from an additional year in general education, developing their employability and social skills.

Students on this course also improve their English, Maths, and ICT skills, alongside their main qualification. In combination, these skills prepare students to move on to other Level 1 courses or into employment.

Features & Benefits

This course can be tailored to individual needs and allows learners to try vocational areas before deciding to specialise in their further study. The emphasis is to improve individual skills in English and Maths.

Course Content

The programme is accredited through Edexcel and students are given the opportunity to achieve externally accredited qualifications. Depending on progression routes, these qualifications are either awards or certificates.

Entry Requirements

No formal entry requirements but students will generally be able to demonstrate English skills at Entry Level 3, as well as a willingness to learn and progress.

Progression

Progression opportunities to Level 1 and 2 study courses, including Childcare, Beauty Therapy, Creative Arts, Computing and Media, Hospitality and Catering, Motor Vehicle, Sport, Business, Public Services, and Technology.

Students may have the opportunity to study Functional Skills or GCSEs in maths and English.

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