Bridging Diploma

• What will be studied

  Bridging course content includes developing a range of life skills such as:

  • Self-advocacy
  • Independent living
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
  • Learning personal safety
  • Cookery
  • Budgeting
  • Principles of food hygiene and safety.

  English and Maths are embedded throughout the course and will be accredited at a level suitable to each individual student. You will also take part in work experience via timetabled offsite activities

• What are the entry requirements?

  There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, in order to be considered for this programme, you will need:

  • To be willing to learn
  • Complete an initial assessment and
  • Attend an interview at the college to assess your suitability for the course.
• Where does this course lead to?

  Completion of this confidence-building course will allow you to progress to a Level 1 qualification in your chosen vocational area.

• What qualifications will be gained?

  At the end of this qualification you will gain an entry level Diploma in Independent Living/Personal and Social Development recognising your personal growth and development throughout the course.

• How will this course be delivered?

  This programme will be delivered via

  • 1:1 support
  • Tutorials
  • Presentations
  • Demonstrations
  • Class work

  You will also spend one day a week at an offsite-skills session and take part in block work experience

  The study programme is 16 hours a week and also includes a 60 hour mandatory work placement.

  Classes generally run between 9am-5pm but may vary. Timetables will be given to all students during enrolment and induction week.

• How will I be assessed?

  Units will be assessed by:

  • Portfolio work
  • Individual learning programme.
• How to get a place?

  Apply online at www.kidderminster.ac.uk/apply

• Other Information:

  While on the course we would expect you to bring equipment to classes to assist with completing lesson tasks, such as;

  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Memory stick
  • Notepad

  Please note that there will be a charge of £2.00 per week to cover Cookery lesson costs

• Exam Board:
  Gateway
• WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

  ANything you want! After completing this course you will be able to progress to a Level 1 qualification in your chosen vocational area.

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