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Personal and Social Development

Course Code: PSPD
  • Level: 1
  • Qualification: Certificate
  • Awarding body: Northern Council for Further Education (NCFE)
  • Duration: One year
  • Course type: Full-time
  • Time of day: Daytime
  • When you'll study: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.30pm
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What's it all about?

Curious about diving into a hands-on career but unsure where to start? Our pre-apprenticeship programme offers an engaging pathway that bridges the gap between education and the workforce. It’s more than just a course – it’s a dynamic opportunity to gain practical skills and real-world experience, essential for launching your career.

Whether you’re torn between health or education, our flexible platform allows you to explore both fields, making it easier to decide your future while boosting your employability. Ready to make an informed choice and start your journey?

Dive into our pre-apprenticeship and discover the possibilities!

Course information

This course covers the following units: 

Unit 02: Developing self 
Reflect on personal development and improve skills, abilities, and behaviours. 
Unit 06: Individual Rights and Responsibilities 
Learn to develop awareness of individual rights and responsibilities. 
Unit 09: Managing Social Relationships 
Learn appropriate behaviours in social interactions. 
Unit 11: Preparation for Work 
Gain skills and qualities related to employment and application processes. 
Unit 12: Working as Part of a Group 
Gain skills for contributing to group activities and learn to self-review progress. 
Unit 14: Planning an Enterprise Activity 
Learn how to set up an enterprise activity. 
Unit 15: Running an Enterprise Activity 
Learn how to carry out and evaluate an enterprise activity. 
Unit 17: Supporting Others 
Learn how to provide support to others while being aware of health and safety issues. 
Unit 19: Investigating a Vocational Area 
Select and research a vocational area. 
Unit 20: Preparing for Your Next Steps 
Focus on career plans, recognising skills, and preparing for training or work. 

In order to enrol on this course, you must be aged 16-18 and not currently in full-time employment.

You will undertake English and/or Maths Functional Skills if you need to improve your qualifications to progress onto a course, an Apprenticeship, or employment. You will also complete a directed task for each unit to build a portfolio for the level 1 award.

Upon successful completion, you could progress onto the following:

  • an Apprenticeship in health and social care or childcare and education
  • an entry-level position in a healthcare setting or educational support role.

Please note fees are quoted for one year only.

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Future careers

What you could earn:

Child and Early Years Officers

£31,693.18

Potential salary

£10,310.80

Entry level salary

£22,272.12

Average salary

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