Course Detail

Learning for Life and Work

Entry Level - Pathway to Independent Living

  • Academic Year: 25/26
  • College 16+
  • EP Campus
  • Crewe Campus
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The Course

Students studying on this pathway will have access to range of learning experiences developed and designed to foster independence and self-reliance. The programmes focuses upon learning opportunities being developed through a person-centred approach, to develop skills reflective of the stage and ability of young people, with the main focuses upon promoting skills necessary for a young person to be able to develop independence.  Students on this pathway will explore various topics including: 

  • meal prep and cooking, running a household
  • travel training, community and personal safety
  • budgeting and finance skills
  • relationships and friendships
  • personal awareness, choice making and self-advocacy 
  • next steps

Courses on this pathway:

  • Entry Level 2 Certificate in Living Independently
  • Entry Level 3 Certificate in Living Independently

Alongside their main study programme, all students are actively encouraged to access opportunities in the following areas to enhance and develp skills to build confidence, self esteem and resilience and to provide a wider understanding of society and the community.

Tutorials
Covering key topics, such as British Values, PREVENT duty, E-safety, news and current affairs, and key awareness days/themes.

Enrichment
Half a day every week where students can choose a session to attend from a variety of subjects such as sport and fitness, outdoor expedition, commuity participation and many more.

Work experience
A range of internal and external opportuniteis, including work the the College shop and cafe and placements with a range of local businesses. Work experience is bespoke to each student and linked to their skills and interests.

Functional Skills Maths and English
These skills are embedded within everything we do in the study programme with targeted interventions for students who need support in a particular area to help them progress.

Digital Literacy
This runs through all aspects of the curriculum. Students will learn the skills they need to enable them to find, sort, evaluate, manage and create information online or in a digital format.

Employability
This is offered on a termly basis for each year group and is personalised to their study programme. Students learn key employability skills, including writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview skills.

 

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No formal entry requirements. Study programmes will be discussed at interview to meet individual needs and overall outcomes
Progression options will be discussed with your lecturer on completion of your course.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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EP Campus
Starts : September 2nd, 2025
1 Year
Crewe Campus
Starts : September 2nd, 2025
1 Year

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FULLY FUNDED ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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