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Inclusive Learning

Route2Work (Inclusive learning)

Start Date: 2nd September 2024
Code: PFFB01243

  • Further Education
  • Full-time
  • Ballymena
  • Course Information
  • Applications are closed. To register your interest email Admissions.

Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
End date: 6th June 2025
Information Event: Yes

Course fee: FREE (Eligibility criteria may apply)

This is a full time course for people who may experience learning difficulties/disabilities. This course will help prepare you for the world of work or further education courses. You will be able to build on the skills you already have and learn new skills.

Course Content

You will work towards a Life Skills qualification and build on your literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. Qualifications on offer
• OCN NI Entry Level Diploma in Vocational Skills (Entry 3) (QCF)
• Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT
Curriculum offer is subject to review and viable course provisions.

Course Aims

  • Learners will achieve vocational, employability and Essential skills qualification
  • Learners will participate in meaningful and relevant work experience
  • Learners will develop and grow personally in a supported and positive learning environment and prepare for the world of work or further study or training.

Special Features

  • Learning Support
  • Small supported classes
  • Opportunities to participate in educational and industrial visits
  • Residential activities (available on certain campuses).

Will I get paid?
You can apply for the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA). You can get advice on other benefits from your local Jobs and Benefits office.


Travel
Applications for assistance with travel costs can be made to your local Educational and Library Board.


Holidays
The course takes the standard Northern Regional College holidays – these are updated every year and are available on our website www.nrc.ac.uk. On commencing the course, you will be given a list of dates.

Course Update

Please note that due to ongoing major campus construction projects courses at Ballymena may be relocated to alternative suitable locations as required.

There are no formal entry requirements, however applicants are required to attend an informal interview with the course coordinator. In the instance of oversubscription, entry requirements may be enhanced and you will be advised of this at interview.

You can progress to a range of part-time programmes designed specifically for students with mild to complex needs.

Over 90% of students on this course progress to further education or employment.
Trostan Avenue Building
Trostan Avenue
Ballymena
BT43 7BN
0333 034 8197

Contact

Admissions

This course is also available in other NRC campuses.

Essential Skills

All full-time students at Northern Regional College have the opportunity to improve their English, Maths and ICT skills and gain qualifications. The qualification you take will depend on the qualification you already have. If you do not have a grade C or above in GCSE English, Maths or ICT, you MUST complete Essential Skills; this will form a compulsory part of your timetable. If you are planning to go on to further study (for example university), please check if a GCSE qualification (rather than Essential Skills Level 2 equivalent) is required. For those who have a GCSE grade D in Maths or English, we offer a GCSE fast-track course.

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