Course Overview
This employment programme is aimed at young people aged 18-24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or self-identified support needs and a desire to get a job. This person-centred course aims to provide you with the support, skills and guidance you need to transition into employment.
On the job training is a key part of this course, with the majority of your time spent in a work placement supported by a Job Coach (Discovery), learning the skills needed for employment. All lessons will take place in our off-site base room. You will agree weekly targets to work on with your tutor and employer.
If you wish to continue with maths and English at Level 1 or higher you will be required to attend additional lessons at Strode College, otherwise Maths and English is embedded within the workplace.
Topics may include:
- Industry training
- Induction on health and safety in the workplace
- Customer service skills
- Rights and responsibilities in the workplace
- Personal finance (understanding payslips).
Assessment Methods
Your first step is to meet with the team to discuss if this is the right course for you. Then, you will need to fill in our application form.
You will then be invited to a Skills Assessment and Interview Day which will take place in March within Clarks Village. We are looking for people who want to work but need some support in becoming work ready.
Progression Options
This programme is designed to be your last step in education, we are looking for paid employment as the aim to complete this course. If employment isn’t secured by the end of the programme, Discovery offer follow on support for continued job searching.
Entry Requirements
You will need a desire to work, an EHCP or self-identified support needs, and a willingness to become an independent traveller if you aren’t already one.
You will need to be committed to follow a 5-day working week.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
If you cannot find an answer to your question in this FAQ section, you can ask us a question by visiting our Contact Us page.
