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Step Into Accessing the Community (Entry Level 2)
Step Into Accessing the Community is a range of bespoke courses designed to help young adults with learning disabilities gain confidence in organising and planning for employment, health needs, social activities and independent living in their communities. This course is for those who feel that support may be needed for an extended period of time in the community.
They will be based in a purpose built suite of classrooms with a relaxation/sensory room and have use of the Life Skills building and garden area to learn more about the resources and activities available to them as adults living in the community. Young adults on the course will have supported time in their own communities to explore activities and employment, while receiving transport training to gain more independence, and finding out about local health providers and how to stay healthy. Students will have the opportunity to engage in conservation and sustainability projects
Where possible, we will support students on the course to find local employment and will work with employers and Adult Services (where applicable) to sustain the supported employment when the course has been
completed.
Maths and English are embedded in all sessions but there is the opportunity for separate sessions for identified subjects where needed. Support is allocated to students based on their identified needs. This may include personal and medical care. All tutors and specialist support assistants are experienced in working with SEN students.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements are required, but students must show, through an interview, commitment to the course.
Course Content
The course units are based on the Pfa Pathway (Preparing for Adulthood) outcomes:
Good Health
Employment
Independent Living & Housing
Friends, Relationships and Community
How will I be assessed?
The qualification will be assessed through individual units. The unit credits count towards your final qualification.
Progression Routes
The aim of the course is to equip students, parents and carers with confidence and a range of tried activities and employment which can be continued after further education. Progression is successful transition into the community.
Fees
If you are aged 16-18 as of 31st August on the year of enrolment – no course fee. If you are over 19 as of 31st August and enrolling on a full-time programme of study a tuition fee will be applicable in most cases.
Bursary Funds
There are financial support arrangements for 16-18 year olds and hardship funds available for the over 19s. Please contact our Information Centre for details of costs and concessions on 01305 761100 or email: enquiries@weymouth.ac.uk
Further Information and How to Apply
For further information and to obtain an application form please contact the Information Centre on 01305 761100 or email: enquiries@weymouth.ac.uk
You can find more on how to apply here.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
To help us look after students and assess risks, you will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions when you apply for a course at Weymouth College.
We are committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for all. We welcome people with additional learning needs and/or disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds in all minority groups within the community, ensuring students receive fair treatment when studying at Weymouth College.
Copies of the Equality and Diversity policy can be found here.
Transport and Travel
For full information on our subsidised travel routes can be found here.