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Certificate in Skills for Further Education and Employment
Course overview
This course helps you build the confidence, study skills, and knowledge needed to progress into further education or employment. Alongside developing essential academic and personal development skills, you will also study units related to law to gain an introduction to the legal sector.
Personal development units focus on building core skills needed for study and work, including academic writing, essay writing, research skills, presentation skills, time management, and professional communication such as using email effectively.
You will also study introductory law units, including criminal law, consumer law, law in the workplace, and topics related to law and young people. These units provide a foundation in legal concepts and help you understand how the law operates in everyday life and professional settings.
Course details
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is fully funded for learners aged 19 and over who have lived in the UK for at least three years. The course is suitable for learners who want to build their study skills and explore progression opportunities within the legal sector.
All units are assessed through a learner-compiled portfolio of evidence that demonstrates how you have met the required assessment criteria. Your work will be internally assessed and verified by the college before being externally verified by Ascentis.
This qualification prepares you for further study, employment, or apprenticeships in the legal sector. After completing the course, you may progress to a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education Diploma, helping you continue your journey into higher education or a career in law.
The course covers a range of personal development and legal topics designed to prepare you for further study or employment. You will develop practical academic skills such as research, essay writing, and presenting, while also gaining an understanding of key legal principles including criminal law, consumer law, and workplace law. This combination of skills and subject knowledge will help you build confidence and prepare for progression into education or the workplace.
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