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Submitted by admin on 2 February 2012 - 12.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Progression Award - NOCN

Level 

Level Two

What's it all about? 

This course prepares students for participation in a range of College courses. It covers essential core skills such as academic studies, English and maths and so will refresh your existing skills and will teach you how to plan and manage your learning.

On successful completion of each stage of the course not only will you be better prepared to embark on a more demanding course, but you will also be awarded a nationally recognised qualification. There are two stages:

Certificate - an introduction to some of the key subjects underpinning successful learning.

Diploma - a comprehensive set of skills, enhancing those acquired at Certificate stage.

This course is specifically designed for mature students who have not studied for some time and therefore need to brush up their skills in order to fully prepare for the next step in their learning journey. It is particularly suitable for those that are thinking of going to university and wish to "dip their toe in the water" before undertaking an Access to Higher Education course.

Progression 

A level 2 qualification will prepare you to progress onto a variety of level 3 courses at the College (subject to interview), such as Access to Higher Education diplomas, some A levels or some BTECs.

Entry Requirements 

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will be required to undertake literacy and numeracy assessments. The outcome of the assessments will assist in determining your suitablity for the course.

Duration 

Part-time day course runs for 30 weeks

Are there any exams? 

You will be assessed through a variety of methods such as written assignments, essays, reports and activities, but don't worry, you will be taught how to tackle the different activities. Each unit is assigned a credit value. When you successfully complete a unit you will be awarded a number of credits (usually three). You will continue to "collect" credits over the two stages of the course. In order to achieve each qualification you will need the following credits:

Certificate - 24 credits

Diploma - 45 credits.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

Certificate (eight units)· Using Spelling Rules and Stategies · Understanding Common Measures and Shape· Developing Reading Strategies, Improving Punctuation and Grammar Skills · Using Calculations · Word Processing Software · Developing Personal Development Skills · Practical Presentation Skills

Diploma (five units)· Developing and Using Research Skills · Developing Personal Study Skills · Using Algebra and Graphs · Using Writing for Meaning · Developing Personal Learning Skills

Once you begin your course, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor. S/he will monitor your progress throughout the course and will offer advice and guidance when necessary. You will attend a one hour group tutorial each week and will be scheduled to have a number of one to one tutorials with your Personal Tutor.

When can I study? 

Various days and times

Skills Development (Developing Skills for Independent Living and Supported Work)

Submitted by admin on 7 December 2011 - 12.45 am
Course Overview

Level 

Entry

What's it all about? 

The course is for young people with moderate/severe learning difficulties/disabilities who need to learn within a supported environment, and who want to develop their skills in independent living and preparation for adult life. The course is an individual learning plan led in conjunction with foundation learning. Support facilitates full inclusion, where possible.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to other skills development courses or vocational training appropriate to individual needs.

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements for this course, but an interview will assess your suitability for the course.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

You will have the opportunity to study the following qualifications:

  • Skills for Working Life
  • ASDAN Personal Progress Award
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge.
Course Content

What does the course involve? 

You will have the opportunity to:

  • develop functional skills
  • develop a range of independent living skills,social skills and self confidence
  • try a range of vocational options
  • achieve relevant qualifications

The course includes:

  • Functional Skills
  • work Skills/work placement - where appropriate
  • Vocational tasters
  • personal development/residential
  • independent living skills
  • keeping fit and healthy
  • using community facilities.

When can I study? 

Four days per week

Skills Development (Post 19 Vocational Development)

Submitted by admin on 7 December 2011 - 12.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

City & Guilds/NOCN

Level 

Entry

What's it all about? 

If you have learning difficulties /disabilities, then this course is about learning and adapting skills to work and live independently to get the most out of your life. In our friendly and informal atmosphere, our experienced tutors will guide you to practice key skills necessary to thrive independently. Working in small groups and, with additional one-to-one coaching sessions, you pace your progress to feel comfortable and confident.

Progression 

Having successfully completed this course you can progress to other College courses, take up a training place or find employment.

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements. However, you will be invited to attend an informal interview to assess your suitability for the course.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Continuous assessments will take place throughout the course.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course aims to:

  • help you become more independent
  • give you more confidence
  • teach you basic work and life skills.

You will work at your own level in basic work and vocational skills.

When can I study? 

Various days, 9.00am - 3.30pm, five, ten or 15 hours per week

College Celebrates Students’ Success

Submitted by psmith on 14 January 2011 - 12.29 pm

Staff and students at City College Plymouth are celebrating today after the City’s league tables showed that the College was ranked fourth* out of the fifteen non-selective schools and colleges in the City. The College’s average points score per exam entry is 208.7.

South Brent Student Wins Skills Development Award for Progress

Submitted by keaster on 17 November 2010 - 8.46 am

Milly Legg from South Brent will be presented with an award at City College Plymouth’s Awards Ceremony on Tuesday 23 November, an annual ceremony about giving recognition to, and celebrating the success of its students.

Milly, 21 will collect her Skills Development Award for Progress, sponsored by Vospers Motor House (Plymouth) Ltd, for the work she completed on a Skills Development Programme at the College.

Workplace Skills for Life (Adult Literacy and Numeracy)

Submitted by admin on 31 August 2010 - 10.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Certificate

Level 

Entry

What's it all about? 

Knowing how to communicate well in English, and tackle numbers, can make a huge impact on your life and work. Our course will give you the chance to combine both. In our fun, friendly, informal atmosphere you'll be able to relax and improve your English speaking, reading, writing and listening ability, and juggle with tasks that deal with numbers, without embarrassment. As these classes are tailored to your needs we can also help you grasp key IT skills too.

Progression 

You can progress to other College courses.

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements.

Duration 

Between ten and 30 hour courses

Business Benefits 

To increase ability and confidence with the use of Literacy and Numeracy in the workplace.

Are there any exams? 

The courses include continuous review of students' progress and, when appropriate, entry for tests leading to nationally recognised qualifications.

Course Content

When can I study? 

To be arranged with employers

College sets-up exam results helpline

Submitted by keaster on 18 August 2010 - 7.51 am

Exam results time is never easy, which is why City College Plymouth has set-up a helpline for people who didn’t receive the grades they wanted or are still unsure of what they want to do.

Impartial advice and guidance will be available from the College’s Student Services team on 01752 305803 from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

Eddie Beech, Careers Co-ordinator at City College Plymouth commented: “The main message for anyone who didn’t receive the results they were hoping for is not to panic as help is at hand.

Skills Development (Vocational Access)

Submitted by pcann on 11 June 2010 - 12.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

NOCN Progression Certificate - Skills for Working Life

Level 

Level One

What's it all about? 

If you have a learning disability and want to get a job, finding the right path can be a daunting prospect. This course is for you. We will help you to find out your strengths, discover the areas of work that are best suited to you and help you to gain confidence in all aspects of working life, from application to workplace. We will help you to develop your own personal learning plan to enable you to achieve your personal goals.

Progression 

Having successfully completed this course you can progress to other College courses, take up a training place or find employment.

Entry Requirements 

There are no formal entry requirements but desirable skills include:

  •  the ability to read and recognise key words, phrases and basic numerical skills
  • the ability to understand and put into action verbal instructions
  • the ability to communicate with others appropriately
  • a willingness to participate in all parts of the course

You will be required to attend an informal interview.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

You will have regular one-to-one tutorials throughout the course, during which your progress will be checked and your individual learning plan reviewed. You will have the opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications through ongoing assessments.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course aims to:

  • Develop your skills for work and vocational progression

The course includes:

  • Functional skills
  • vocational options, work skills and work placement
  • personal development and presentation skills
  • vocational certificates e.g. Cert in Food Safety
  • Step Up Progression Certificate/Diploma - NOCN
  • the opportunity to follow individual learning interests e.g. Ten Tors/Duke of Edinburgh Award.

When can I study? 

Four days a week

Skills Development (Skills for Independence)

Submitted by pcann on 11 June 2010 - 12.45 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

NOCN Certificate - Skills for Independent Living

Level 

Entry

What's it all about? 

If you have a learning disability and want to become more independent, this can be a big challenge. This course will give you the opportunity to learn the skills and confidence necessary to become more independent in all aspects of life, home, college, community and work. We will help you to develop your own personal learning plan to specifically target the skills you want to learn/improve.

Progression 

Having successfully completed this course you can progress to other College courses, take up a training place or find employment.

Entry Requirements 

There are no formal entry requirements but desirable skills include:

  • the ability to read and recognise key words, phrases and basic numerical skills
  • the ability to understand and put into action verbal instructions
  • the ability to communicate with others appropriately
  • a willingness to participate in all parts of the course

You will be required to attend an informal interview.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

You will have regular one-to-one tutorials throughout the course, during which your progress will be checked and your individual learning plan reviewed. You will have the opportunity to achieve recognised qualifications through on going assessment.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course aims to:

  • develop your skills for independence

The course includes:

  • Functional Skills
  • vocational options, independent living skills and leisure skills
  • personal development and presentation skills
  • vocational certificates
  • the opportunity to follow individual learning interests - Ten Tors/Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • independent travel training where appropriate
  • supported work placement
  • Skills for Working Life - NPTC.

When can I study? 

Four days a week

English for Speakers of Other Languages (16-19 Foundation)

Submitted by JSearing on 18 May 2010 - 3.47 pm
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

City & Guilds, ASDAN

Level 

Entry

What's it all about? 

This course is for young people who want to improve their English to get ready for work in the UK, an Apprenticeship, or a further college course.

Progression 

The course helps you gain English and other skills for progression onto suitable further education courses or employment.

Entry Requirements 

  • 16-18 years of age at time of enrolment
  • Must be an EU national, a dependant of a migrant worker, a refugee or an assylum seeker.
  • Must take an initial assessment in English
  • Any level of English accepted

Duration 

Up to one year

Run On Demand? 

Yes

Roll On Roll Off? 

No

Are there any exams? 

You will sit City & Guilds ESOL Skills for Life exams.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The course includes a core programme of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), with compulsory units of IT and numeracy.

Units available include:

  • managing money
  • managing social relationships
  • leisure activities
  • preparation for interview
  • presentation software
  • website software
  • young people law and order
  • using the internet as a medium for music
  • understanding rights and responsibilities.

Activities may include:

  • drama
  • radio production
  • music
  • art and design
  • volunteer placements
  • orienteering
  • driving theory
  • local history and geography
  • sport and leisure.

The course also includes functional skills in numeracy.

You will attend the College four to five days per week.

When can I study? 

Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 8.30pm and Friday 10.00am to12.00 noon

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