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Foundation Programmes & Community Learning

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Vocational Studies

Course Content

This course is designed to provide learners with experience and skills in a variety of vocational subjects. Learners will develop a range of subject and employability skills to assist in choosing which vocational pathway to pursue either in further education or in the workplace. This course also aims to develop personal qualities and attitudes, social and work skills and build confidence; all essential skills for working life. You will study a broad range of subjects which may typically include:



  • Customer service in Travel and Tourism

  • Developing skills in IT

  • Healthy living

  • Personal skills for the Public Services

  • Health and Social Care needs

  • Taking part in Exercise and Fitness (theory and practical)

  • Digital animation

  • Planning a trip to an attraction

  • Digital photography

  • Self-assessment

  • Career progression


You will also undertake functional skills.

Jobs and Careers

Career routes will be investigated during the course but many areas of employment could be progressed into or further study at a higher level.

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Course code: FT148
Section: Foundation, Community & Professional Studies.
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto a variety of courses within IT, sport, travel, business administration etc. or into employment.
Duration: One year full time
Entry requirements: No formal requirements, however a reasonable standard of literacy and numeracy, a suitable level of general education and an appropriate reference will be required.
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: Appropriate clothing to participate in sports
Tutor contact: Melissa Fowler on 01562 512106 mfowler@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies.
Awarding body: Edexcel.
Examinations / assessment: The modules are assessed by portfolio work which is internally marked and externally moderated.