16-18
Computing and IT
Construction & Building Services
Creative & Visual Arts
Creative Media Production
Engineering & Automotive
Foundation Studies
National Citizen Service
SEND Provision
Apprenticeships
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Business & Administration
Catering & Hospitality
Computing and IT
Construction & Building Services
Customer Service
Engineering & Automotive
Hair & Beauty
Health, Social Care & Early Years
University Level
Engineering & Automotive
Health, Social Care & Early Years
Sport & Public Services
Adult Learning
Access to Higher Education
Accountancy & Bookkeeping
Assessor Qualifications (TAQA)
Green Skills
Routes into Employment Level 1 (Supported Internships)
Routes into Employment Level 1 (Supported Internships)
In Short
You will learn a range of skills that will help you to prepare for work. You can look forward to growing in confidence, building your self-esteem and developing your existing skills and learning new ones – whilst gaining valuable experience through a supported work placement. You will develop skills during work experience in our Fleet shop and exciting new catering outlet, progressing to work experience in the community when you are ready. Support is available to meet the individual needs of our students.
Entry Requirements
You must be aged 16 – 24 and have an EHC plan or a statement of educational needs (S139a). English and Maths at Entry Level 2 or above
Course Content
You’ll learn through a one day a week job readiness Study Programme and up to three days in a chosen work placement with a job coach. You will also study work ready skills, interview techniques, communication skills and team building
How will I be assessed?
You will build portfolios of evidence which will include personal reflective work diaries
Progression
On successful completion of this course you will be ready to seek paid employment.
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 208808 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 208808 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.