Progression Workshop
What Are Your Next Options? Entry Programme Level 1 or possibly an Apprenticeship Level 1 Level 2 or Apprenticeship Level 2 Level 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship Progression Workshop
Progression Group Exercise Consider the Advantages and Disadvantages (+ and – points) of each option you can take next Progression Workshop
Option 1- A Full Time College Course (Level 1,2 or 3) Advantages (+points) Developing Your Skills For A Particular Career Gaining A Higher Nationally Recognised Qualification Increasing Your Confidence Improving Your Employability Gaining Higher Grades In Maths And English Giving You Time To Decide On A Definite Career Aim Progression Workshop
Option 1- A Full Time College Course (Level 1,2 or 3) Disadvantages (-points) Studying In College For Longer Not Gaining Any Full Time Work Experience Or Money Progression Workshop
Option 2- An Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 or 3) Advantages (+points) Training Both In The Workplace And At A College Or Training Centre Developing Your Skills For A Particular Career Gaining A National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) and Functional Skills If You Haven’t Got C Grades In Maths/English Increasing Your Confidence Improving Your Employability Being Paid Progression Workshop
Option 2- An Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 or 3) Disadvantages (-points) Will Be Working Full-Time Hours As In A Normal Job Difficult To Go Onto University In The Future With An NVQ Qualification When The Apprenticeship Ends The Employer May Not Offer You A Job Progression Workshop
Considering The College Option? All Courses Ask That You Have Achieved At Least An 85% Attendance Rate Before You Move Higher Most Courses Want You To Have Passed Functional Skills Or GCSE Maths/English To Move From Level 2 To Level 3 You Need To Gain At Least A Merit Grade Progression Workshop
Considering The Apprenticeship Option? You Can Try To Find An Apprenticeship In 4 Ways:- Register On The GOV.UK Site Register With The Cornwall College Apprenticeship Team Check Company Websites For Vacancies Produce A C.V (Curriculum Vitae) And Send With A Letter To Anywhere You Would Like To Work Progression Workshop
Considering The Apprenticeship Option? If You Can’t Find An Apprenticeship Straightaway You Could Consider A Traineeship A Traineeship Is A Short Training Programme That Includes Employability Skills, Support With Maths/English/IT And A Work Placement Giving You Work Experience And A Job Reference. Progression Workshop
The Progression Workshop Quiz
If You Need Help To:- Progression Workshop Choose Your Next Option To Produce A C.V To Try To Find An Apprenticeship Apply To Go Onto Higher Education At University Then Book A Careers Appointment With The Cornwall College Careers Adviser-Helen Norman Helen.norman@cornwall.ac.uk/ 07464 493772 or speak to your Tutor/PLA/SLA/Student Services To Book An Appointment Progression Workshop