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EDEXCEL/BTEC
The Bridging Programme
One
or Two Year Course
Course
Content
This
flexible programme is designed for students with learning difficulties
and/or disabilities, some of whom will have attended local specialist
centres or schools. The course can be used to improve the level of basic
education for students and to aid independent learning. Students are
given the opportunity to prepare for National Vocational Qualifications
and certificates in Numeracy and Literacy. Where necessary specialist
support for students is available.
The
core elements of the course are Information Technology, Communications
and Application of Number. All students look at their own personal
development and many undertake a period of work experience/community
service.
The
following study options are available:
Students
are assessed continuously.
Entry
Requirements
There
are no formal entry requirements for this course but applicants will
require a basic level of numeracy and communication skills. They will
also need to provide satisfactory references.
Opportunities
On
completion of this course students can either progress onto the Skills
for Work programme or seek employment.
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