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Bristol

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  • "Kick Start" Engineering

On the "Kick Start" Engineering programme you will gain skills and qualifications which you help you towards an apprenticeship or help you towards gaining employment.


Course Length: 14 weeks
   
Start Dates: 6th September 2010
  3rd January 2011
  18th April 2011
   
Location: Ashley Down Centre
   
Course contents: Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations
  Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development
 
  • Preparation for Work
 
  • Managing Own Money
 
  • Managing Social Relationships
 
  • Healthy Eating
  Level 1 Award in Using ITQ
  Level 1 Award in Progression
 
  • Introduction to College
 
  • Developing Personal Learning  Programme
  • PEO (Performing Engineering Operations)

Traditionally new entrants into engineering occupations have required basic training. Everyone entering an engineering occupation needs a basic understanding of safety and requirements of personal protection equipment. You should be able to recognise materials and processes and be able to use industrial standard communication methods, such as engineering drawings.


The qualification Performing Engineering Operations, can provide this foundation, with flexibility to meet both current engineering practices and ones in the future.


  • The qualification can:

  • Provide evidence of ability to do a particular job
  • Help improve career development/promotion chances
  • Give a sense of achievement
  • Contribute towards elements of your NVQ in your apprenticeship

  • Personal and Social Development

Building up confidence and self-esteem is important for young people to progress in life. Personal and Social Development helps you to develop the skills needed to manage in life. This will be covering subjects such as team working, managing relationships, healthy living, managing money and preparation for work.


  • ITQ Level 1

ITQ is designed to help you improve your ICT skills, knowledge and understanding using packages such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.


  • Level 1 award in Progression

You will complete two units from the NOCN Level 1 Qualification in Progression.



  • Next steps

To find out more call 0845 338 6060 or fill in our enquiry form



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