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Level 2
Step Up
COURSE OVERVIEW
This 1-year course is suitable for anyone who has not yet met the entry requirements for any of our other courses. It is ideal for those who feel less confident about studying or who would benefit from working in a smaller more flexible environment with support, and is also suitable for anyone who has been out of education. The course is made up of a range of interesting units leading to Level 2 certificates in employability skills and occupational studies for the workplace, with no exams. The course is a good stepping-stone towards higher level study at the college, or into an apprenticeship or employment.
It is an NCFE Certificate in Employability Skills with units of study covering the following unit titles:
- Understanding Mindset
- Understanding Motivation
- Understanding work principles
- Presenting yourself
- Creative thinking
- Managing a project
- Using online collaborative workplace tools
- Job search skills
- Job application skills
- Interview skills
NCFE courses support progression and this certificate will be taken alongside the certificate in Occupational Studies in the Workplace. We work closely with our Progression + team to provide advice, support with CV writing, job applications and interview skills.
One of the most enjoyable units in this certificate is Managing a Project, where students are able to organise a charity event and raise money for a charity of their choice. English and Maths GCSE retakes for students who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in either or both subjects. Academic skills support sessions covering effective writing, reading, working with numbers and study skills for effective learning.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will need a minimum of two GCSEs at Grade 3. The course is intended to be accessible to a wide range of learners of all abilities, especially those who have been out of education, or those who need additional level two qualifications, or those who want to be ‘work ready’ by acquiring additional transferrable soft skills.
It is made up of two related qualifications: Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills and Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace and can be studied alongside English and Maths GCSE if a Grade 4 has not already been achieved.
Upon completion of this course, student will be in a position to apply for a range of Further Education Level 2 and Level 3 Applied Generals and A-levels courses, T Level or Apprenticeships.
The course is assessed by 100% coursework units, which are split into three clusters:
- Self-reflective cluster: We study concepts around positive mindset and motivational factors in the workplace whilst also looking at more personalised issues of target setting, managing time and how to keep improving performance, both withing the Step-Up course and the wider employability implications.
- Work related skills cluster: We develop a range of skills which will be key within the workplace, such as digital literacy within specific job scenarios and communication skills of working in a team and leading a project.
- Job search skills cluster: Guided support in organising work experience and progression on from this course. We focus on identifying the support networks available for searching for jobs and/or training, job application and interview skills and understanding how to present yourself in a professional manner.
This course is a combination of elements and as such cannot be combined with any other course.