1. Progression Workshop

2. What Are Your Next Options?
Entry Programme Level 1 or possibly an Apprenticeship
Level Level 2 or Apprenticeship
Level Level 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship
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3. Progression Group Exercise
Consider the Advantages and Disadvantages (+ and – points) of each option you can take next
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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.
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11. The Progression Workshop Quiz

12. 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
or speak to your Tutor/PLA/SLA/Student Services To Book An Appointment
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