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Real Skills For Work

This Level 1 programme combines a vocational course with work-related qualifications and work experience placements, giving students the skills and confidence to make their mark in life and the world of work.

The team will tailor a programme of study and work experience to meet your individual needs and ambitions. Your knowledge of English, Maths, and Information Technology will be developed along with your communication and social skills enabling you to more confidently work with others. You will be supported all the way by your personal tutor.

All students will spend three or four days in College. Vocational options will aim to meet individual interests and will include:

  • Art and Design
  • Care 
  • Catering
  • Construction
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Sport
  • Retail
  • Business Administration

Through this course you will gain Level 1 qualifications in:

  • Personal and Social Development
  • Vocational Studies Certificate
  • Functional Skills - English, Maths and Information Technology

Success

The programme boasts one of the best sets of statistics across the College, and most participants progress to employment or further learning.

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Large numbers of our students gain places on Higher Education courses in areas like nursing and teacher training, as well as general degree courses. Boston College offer a range of degree and foundation degree courses, including Computer Systems Engineering BA(Hons), Certificate in Education and Post Graduate Certificate in Education, (Post 16 Sector). We also offer an Access to Higher Education course for mature students wishing to gain entry to university courses and students consistently achieve high pass rates in this area.

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