Tameside College

Aspirations B

Course Content & Format

Aspirations Independence pathway is a full-time study programme of one year. (With the possibility of a further year studying the Certificate) The Award is made up of two units (30 guided learning hours each). Each unit is assessed in the classroom or in the community. The evidence required will be specified in the Assignment Brief that is given to the learner as soon as they are registered with the Awarding Body. BTEC Entry to Vocational Study units allow for a variety of forms of evidence to be used, provided that they are suited to the type of learning aim and the learner being assessed. For most units, the practical demonstration of skills is necessary. The units give you information to suggest what would be suitable forms of evidence and to give learners the opportunity to apply a range of transferable and sector skills.

The E2 Certificate consists of 4 units (30 guided learning hours each) the evidence required is the same as the Award. Along with their programme of study each learner will have other sessions. These sessions would be based upon their individual needs as highlighted in their EHCP. Their individual needs could be managing money, road safety, communication skills, confidence, ability to work with others, leading a healthy lifestyle. Each learner will have a personalised timetable.

In addition to their learning sessions there will be an opportunity to access an internal/external work placement. The internal placements could be in Automotive, Animal Management, Hair and Beauty along with many more vocational areas.

Aspirations B Employability Pathway is a one-year study programme that can be a progression route from Independence. This is a 6-credit qualification (2 units) at Entry 3. The units within this qualification are focussed on work related topics.

For the 19+ learners they could access a three-day provision where they could study Independence or Employability Qualifications.

Communication and Social Interaction

All study programmes highlighted aim to develop each learner’s communication skills, dissolving the frustration and isolation, promoting their social interaction and participation in their community. Our college applies total communication approach and a wide range of Alternative and Augmentative Techniques e.g. PECS, Intensive Interaction, object of reference, signing, symbols, communicators.

Independence and Employability

Aspirations independence and employability study programmes contain a range of different sessions to promote independence skills, develop communication and social interaction skills in order to develop self-awareness and self –esteem to facilitate personal progress, as highlighted within their EHCP plan. Learners will develop communications skills, creative skills, life and work skills in order to maximise their potential. This could lead to progression to supported employment and or further learning.

Entry Qualifications

Entry Level (Foundation)

- No formal entry requirements.

If the young person has an EHCP, the LA who holds it need to send it with a Consultation Document to the college before a place can be provided if need can be met.

How is this course assessed?

The main types of assessment are:

Assessment through Individualised targets.
oral or written presentations with assessor questioning
practical assessments with observation records and supporting evidence
recordings of role play, interviews and other activity
work logbooks, reflective journals.

The form(s) of evidence selected must:

allow the learner to provide all the evidence required for the learning aim(s) and the associated assessment criteria

allow the learner to produce evidence that is their own independent work

All learners have Smart Targets and teachers follow plan do review cycle

What can I do next?

Progress internally to Certificate/E3 Award Employability

Supported Internship E3

L1 Vocational Course