Ace at Work – Employability

Reach your full potential with the Preparation for Supported Internships programme.

  • Level

    Level 1

  • Type

    Other

  • Study Mode

    Full-time

  • Duration

    35 Weeks

  • Location

    Reading College

This course is for adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.

It aims to develop your personal independence and life skills, and provides you with opportunities to develop:

  • communication
  • life skills
  • problem solving
  • decision making
  • practical, independent living skills

On the Preparation for Supported Internships programme, in our learning companies and classroom learning you will develop:

  • English and maths in the workplace
  • Customer service skills
  • Teamwork and problem solving
  • Independence for work
  • Travel training
  • Attribute development
  • Independent living skills

Learning is through practical activity including teamwork group work projects and external visits into the local community.

Assessment is through the development of a portfolio of evidence to meet accrediting body requirements.

The only entry requirement is that you have a successful interview with a member of the course team in order to ensure that we can fully meet your needs

We are looking for young people with an enthusiasm to learn and a desire to make progress. We want applicants to actively take part in keep warm activities set by teachers before starting in September

Why Reading College?

  • Clear routes of progression with qualifications ranging from foundation level to degree level!
  • Industry experienced teaching staff give you the responsibility and independence you need to take charge of your own future.
  • 150+

    courses available

  • 95%

    of our graduates go into work or higher education

  • 65+

    years of teaching experience

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