Citylabs
(Full Time - 1 year)
Preparation for Supported Internships are aimed specifically at students with Education, Health and Care plans up to the age of 24 who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. If they are motivated about work and want to progress to paid employment in the future, this course can help them on the path to success.
This course will give students the opportunity to develop employability skills in preparation for work. Students will think about the skills and qualities needed for working life and will explore job interests. They will identify and demonstrate (show) how to present positively to employers. Students will develop work skills and complete employability and community units including Health and Safety at Work; Working as Part of a Group; Enterprise and Community Action.
The course will be a mix of classroom activity, community visits and work placements. Students will develop employability skills alongside working on Functional Skills Maths and English. Students will take part in a work placement during the year, in an area of interest to them.
Students will develop confidence and independence skills that will enable them to progress to the next stage. By the end of the programme, students will have a better understanding of their career options and most will progress to a Supported Internship.
The course will include:
• Preparation for work
• Exploring different job roles and careers
• Employability skills
• How to present positively to Employers
• Health and safety at work
• Working as part of a group
• Enterprise and Community Action
• Communication skills
• English
• Maths
• Work placement supported by a Job Coach
Please Click Here to view the specific entry requirements for our 16-18 Study Programmes.
Work Experience is a vital part of the course and you will be supported in finding a work placement relevant to your study.
The course will predominantly be assessed through a RARPA skills development portfolio of evidence that students will build up during their learning and work placements. They may also complete assessments for the Functional Skills in English and Maths.
Learners will attend a person-centered review with multi-agency workers to assess progress against individual EHC plan targets.
Successful learners who complete the course will be able to progress onto a Supported Internship.
After successfully completing this Preparation for Supported Internship course, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Supported Internship on one of a number of sites. Students will have the opportunity to visit these as part of the programme.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford Road
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe
Manchester City Council, City Centre
Manchester Airport
Salford Quays, Media City
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Whatever your background or ability, at The Manchester College we have an incredible range of support and dedicated courses available to help you get back into learning, develop the skills you’ll need for employment and find a job that’s right for you.