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Foundation Learning & Skills for Life

The course provides a practical introduction to the world of work, focusing on building key competencies that employers look for, while helping learners understand how to present themselves professionally.

The course uses practical activities, discussions, short written tasks, and scenario based learning to make the content engaging and relatable.

Learners are supported to build confidence gradually and apply their skills in realistic situations.

  • Entry requirements

    Learners will be required to complete a baseline assessment, interview and provide evidence of working at an appropriate level.

  • Who is the course for?

    This course has been designed for young people, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, and contains a wide range of engaging skill areas.

    The qualification provides the opportunity to build an individualised, rich and varied learning programme based around a wide range of skill areas that will suit individual learner’s skills and interests.

  • Study methods

    A variety of teaching methods including classroom and IT suite teaching.

  • How is the course assessed?

    Portfolio of evidence.

  • More information

    The qualification will be timetabled 4 days a week.

    Learners must achieve 13 credits in total.

    Students will be expected to have: A4 lined paper, pens and pencils and a ring binder.

    Our links with employers include: Shaw Trust

  • Where Next – Further Studies

    Students who complete this course successfully can go on to: Level 1 Certificate in Progression

  • How to apply

    To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit

    OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
    When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.

Course starting Sep 2026

Starts 2 September 2026

Duration 1 Year(s)

Location Harrow Weald Campus

Days/Time Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00

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