Route2Work (Inclusive learning)
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
1 September 2026
4 June 2027
Location
Newtownabbey
Information Session Required
Yes
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. 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.
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
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.
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. 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.
Course Fees
No fees.
For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.
Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)
Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)
Fee information is available from any campus reception.