Course Overview

This programme is an excellent way to prepare you for the world of work and centres on you being part of a busy hospital five days a week from 8.30am to 5pm. Working from a base classroom at Musgrove hospital, you study employability skills, how to identify your strengths and areas to develop, and prepare for three work rotations based in different departments within the hospital.

Students undertake the hospital induction training and complete the Care Certificate. You require an enhanced DBS which you are supported to complete prior to starting the course. During your studies you will also continue to work to improve your maths and English skills.

Employability skills could include:

• Searching for a job
• Applying for a job
• Preparing for interview
• Communication
• Independent living skills
• Personal and social development
• Personal presentation skills
• Work experience

You will have a named tutor and Job Coach who has regular contact with parents or carers, and you will continue to study maths and English at the next level.

Progression Options

On successful completion of the programme, you are prepared to enter the world of work.