Personalised Learning Programme (PLP)

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

College Certificate

Level 

Entry
Level One

What's it all about? 

Are you looking for help to find a job or gain the skills/ confidence to help you move onto further education or an Apprenticeship? Then this is the ideal course for you.

Progression 

The Personalised Learning Programme enables you
to progress onto:

  • work-based learning, for example an Apprenticeship
  • employment or employment with training
  • further education courses.

Entry Requirements 

  • You must be aged 16-18 (subject to funding eligibility).
  • You must NOT already be employed.

Duration 

Roll on roll off

Are there any exams? 

There are no exams.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

  • Nationally recognised qualifications.
  • Hands-on practical work experience withlocal employers.
  • Work trials with a local employer leading to employment/Apprenticeships.
  • Tasters in training workshops - automotive, engineering, hairdressing, and many more sectors.
  • Access to youth action/voluntary working on local community projects around the city.
  • Confidence building/motivation/team building/problem solving.
  • Adventurous activities - caving, abseiling, canoeing.
  • Functional skills - English, maths and computer skills.
  • Employability skills such as interview techniquesand CV design.
  • Information, advice and guidance on training andemployment opportunities.
  • … and much, much more!

When can I study? 

Five days per week (full-time)
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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