Level 1 Programme

Level 1

This course is for you if...

• you need more time to improve your skills in English and Maths.
• you need to catch up on knowledge and skills you missed out on at school.
• you need to improve your employability skills.

What will I study on this course?

The Level 1 programme provides a personalised and flexible approach to learning, so that you can gain skills and qualifications that will allow you to progress to further study or employment. 

The programme will consist of:

• Level 1 Certificate in Vocational Studies, including units such as Personal Development (mandatory), Being Organised (mandatory), Business, Fitness and Nutrition and Art. This will make up the majority of your timetable.
• A variety of enrichment courses such as Business Enterprise, Personal Development and other life skills.
• English and Maths classes will also be part of your timetable and these are exam based.

Where can this course lead to?

If students gain a Distinction in the Vocational Studies course, and improve their English and Maths skills by a grade to a grade 2 or 3, they may be able to progress to Level 2 courses at Itchen.