Foundation Courses
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The EastCoast College (ECC) can provide foundation Skills provides students with the opportunity to learn, with support being given on a one to one basis if required or in small groups. Class sizes are small and students are encouraged to learn at their own pace.
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One to one support
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Small class sizes
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Co-educators in all classes to support
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Well being
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Safe guarding
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Counselling (arranged if required)
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Skills for Independent Living
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Duration: Full Time 1 Year
Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2
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Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements required for this course but new students will be required to attend an interview. Within the interview we will be specifically looking for students who have a positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn and an interest in the course.
Course Content / What will I learn?
Learning will be focused on developing basic skills needed to look after yourself and your home. The tutor will select relevant units with students which will help them to develop skills needed to live independently such as personal care and hygiene; household shopping and expenses.
Alongside their course students will get the opportunity to undertake work experience or volunteer activities.
Learners are also required to study Maths and English alongside the course.
How will I be assessed?
Learners will build a portfolio of work which will be assessed by the tutor. Evidence will be built up by a combination of individual or group class tasks and observation by the tutor.
Course duration, dates and details
One year September to June.
What qualification(s) do I get at the end of the course?
Learners will gain a certificate in Independent Living – Looking After Yourself and Your Home.
Progression route
The Foundation Skills department caters for a wide variety of learners. It is usually possible for students who have shown an appropriate level of commitment to move onto a new course within this department.
Costs
School leavers do not need to fund their place. At present learners under the age of 25 with an EHCP are usually exempt from fees. For anyone who falls outside these parameters, it would be necessary to contact the College for fee information.
Who do I contact for further information?
East Coast College
Suffolk Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED
01493 655261
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Skills to Enable Progression
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Qualification
Code: STEPFE3C00, STEDFE3C00, STEPFL1C00, STEDFL1C00 Duration: You can choose to complete in either one, two, three or four years
This course is suitable for students aged 16+ who would like to do vocational courses to help them gain employment or progress onto mainstream college courses.
Entry requirements
A willingness to learn, progress, improve and develop employment skills.
Course Content / What will I learn?
Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Develop skills in chosen vocational area. - Hair and Beauty, ICT, Brick Laying, Motor Vehicles, Catering and Horticulture
Gain skills in gaining employment and how to progress in working life
How will I be assessed?
Assessment takes place throughout the year, evidenced in a portfolio of work.
Course duration, dates and details
The E3 Certificate qualification is a one year course, however, students can choose to stay for a second year and increase the qualification to a Diploma.
Students can then progress onto
The L1 Certificate qualification is a one year course, however, students can choose to stay for a second year and increase the qualification to a Diploma.
What qualification(s) do I get at the end of the course?
Qualifications in both English and Maths Functional Skills.
Certificate or Diploma in Skills to Enable Progression at Entry 3 or Level 1
Progression route
Most students continue at college and progress to the next level in their chosen vocational area.
Opportunities to go on to at the end of the course
Diploma in Skills to Enable Progression.
Costs
School leavers do not need to fund their place. At present learners under 25 with an LDA are usually exempt from fees. For anyone who falls outside these parameters it would be necessary to contact the college for information on costs.
Who do I contact for further information?
Please contact the College Information Centre for more details. Telephone- 01493 655261, Fax- 01493 653423
Broads
This is a bespoke course which is tailored to the individual’s need.
Activites may include cookery, art and craft and visiting the local community along with English and Maths classes are small with individual and group support as required.
Certificate in Skills for Sport and Active Leisure
This course introduces learners to sports and leisure activites. It helps the learner to develop specific skills and knowledge which will help them when they look for employment
The course is intended to provide learners with a broad introduction to sports and active leisure. The aim of the course is to equip students with underpinning knowledge and specific skills alongside a range of transferable employability skills.
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There is a balance of theory and practical learning to engage students and arm them with sports related skills.
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The course structure includes maths and English (embedded into all subjects as well as standalone qualifications) The students are required to undertake meaningful work experience for a period within the study programme. There is a tutorial programme which dovetails with Literacy sessions focussing on areas that are relevant and beneficial to student’s wider learning beyond sport.
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Students who are identified for the Award programme can move onto the Certificate in their next year. If individuals show a considerable amount of maturity and/or progress, a logical move thereafter would be onto the Certificate/Diploma in Skills towards Enabling Progress course. This I a stepping stone to the wider college of employment.
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Students who are not quite ready for an Entry 3 qualification can still study on the sports programme but would follow the Skills for Independent Living route. In the past, students have then progressed to Skills for Sport and Active Leisure.
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* To grow your confidence, learn new skills and have fun.
* To improve maths and English skills.
* To get involved and contribute to the college or wider community.
* To improve practical sports skills.
* To carry out meaningful work experience.
