WORK SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Study and Work Programme

This is an ideal programme for those who wish to improve their work skills in order to obtain a job or to advance in their training/workplace.  

The programme leads to BTEC in Workskills, an internationally-recognised vocational qualification at Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), designed and accredited by Edexcel, the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications. 

BTEC in Workskills Level 3 qualifications are accepted by UKBA (UK Border Agency) as appropriate for non-EU students and make a wonderful addition to any CV. 

The programme consists of two stages:

1.       Study period

·    You will study for a minimum of 15 hours per week.

·    The course consists of individual units, for example:

• Negotiation Skills and Persuasion in the Workplace
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Preparing for an interview
• Effectiveness at Work
• Personal Skills for Leadership
• Learning from Work Placement
  
  

• You will have the opportunity to put into practice the skills which you have learnt on the course.
• You will be monitored and guided throughout your work placement.
• You will complete an assignment which will give you the opportunity to reflect on your work experience and to re-evaluate your own work skills.

You will collect credits for units by completing assignments in the form of presentations, reports, role-plays, research, etc. during your studies, as well as a practical assignment during your work placement. All assignments are internally assessed and once you have obtained enough credits, you will be awarded a BTEC in Workskills level 3 qualification (award or certificate). 

Types of work placement 

• A paid hospitality/health care work experience. You will be paid UK minimum wage (approximately £5.80 per hour for adults aged 22 years+ and £4.83 per hour for adults aged 18-21 years). 
  
  
• Unpaid internship. This is a vocational work experience, e.g. in Marketing, Fashion, Finance, Law, Business, etc.  

• The work placement provided can be anywhere in the UK. Students cannot reject an offer due to its location or size.
  
  
• An application form must be filled in and sent to us along with a CV, Statement of Motivation and photo.
  
  
• All participants are advised to obtain police check and health check.