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- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 1
Course Details
This is a one year course for those aged 16-18 years old.
The intent of this programme is to support learners in developing essential personal, social, and employability skills that will enable them to lead more independent, confident, and fulfilling lives. Through the NCFE Entry Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development, learners will explore a range of topics including developing self-awareness, managing social relationships, dealing with everyday problems, healthy living, environmental awareness, and preparation for work. This foundation aims to build learners’ confidence, resilience, and ability to engage positively in their communities and future learning.
Alongside studying the core personal and social development units, learners will also choose one of the following vocational pathways to specialise in, allowing them to begin developing practical skills in a specific area of interest:
- Hair and Beauty
- Automotive
- Health and Social Care
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Building Services
Upon successful completion of the Entry Level 2 qualification, learners will have the opportunity to progress to the NCFE Entry Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Studies. This next stage focuses on further enhancing learners’ confidence, teamwork, and practical skills through units such as basic cooking, taking part in sport, and understanding how the body works.
Progression to the Entry Level 3 qualification is contingent upon satisfactory achievement of the Entry Level 2 programme, ensuring that learners are fully prepared to take on the increased challenge and responsibility of the next stage in their development.
This course is designed to be inclusive, supportive, and tailored to meet the individual needs of learners, with a strong emphasis on personal growth, social interaction, vocational exploration, and preparation for future opportunities in education, employment, or independent living.
This course includes study towards relevant maths and English qualifications.
NCFE Entry Level 2 Certificate in Personal and Social Development:
- Unit 02 – Developing Self
- Unit 03 – Dealing with Problems in Daily Life
- Unit 04 – Environmental Awareness
- Unit 05 – Healthy Living
- Unit 07 – Making the Most of Leisure Time
- Unit 08 – Managing Own Money
- Unit 09 – Managing Social Relationships
- Unit 11 – Preparation for Work
NCFE Entry Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Studies:
- Unit 34 – Basic Cooking
- Unit 58 – Taking Part in a Sport
- Unit 60 – How the Body Works
- Unit 70 – Working in a Team
- Unit 75 – Improving Own Confidence
Alongside the above units learners will also study 2 units relevant to their chose vocation.
- King’s Trust Achieve Programme
- Level 1 vocational course
- Level 2 course
- Apprenticeship
- Employment
Please call our Course Enquiry Team on 0151 353 4444 ext. 6938 or more information.
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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