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Courses

The courses on offer at Greenbank College include work related qualification courses. English and maths qualification are also available.

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Courses are available in these areas:

Art, Design and Textiles

Business and Administration

Catering and Hospitality

Customer Service

Disability Sport Coaching and Development Foundation Degree

English

Exercise, Fitness and Sport

Hairdressing

Health and Social Care

Horticulture

Information Technology (IT)

Maths

Skills Builder Courses

If a person is not quite ready for a full qualification, a non-accredited Skills Builder course will be offered to help develop independence, confidence and skills for daily living.

Skills Builder courses available

Introduction to Art & Craft

Introduction to Art and Design

Arts Award Discover / Explore

Skills for College Life

Social Action

Cooking for Independent Living

People Skills for Independent Living and Work

Sports and Physical Activities for Independent Living

Horticulture for Independent Living and Work

Introduction to Horticulture

English for Everyday Life

Maths for Everyday Life

Why study for a work related qualification?

Achieving a work related qualification can help you to:

  • Get the skills that you need to start work
  • Help you decide whether it is the job you want to do
  • Develop your career
  • Go on to further learning

Work related qualification levels can be compared to other qualifications. Entry and Level 1 qualifications build confidence and help people prepare for further learning and work. Level 2 is the equivalent of grades A* to C / 9 – 4 at GCSE and Level 3 qualifications are equivalent to A Levels.

How different qualifications compare:

Level Academic Qualifications Work Related Qualifications Entry Requirements
Entry
  • For learners with no formal qualifications.
1 GCSE grade
D – G / 3 – 1		 NVQ Level 1
  • For learners with Entry Level qualifications
2 GCSE grade
A* – C / 9 – 4		 NVQ Level 2
  • For learners who have not yet achieved 5 GCSEs at grade A* – C / 9 – 4 or an equivalent Level 1 qualification.
  • Must have or be working towards Level 1 English and maths.
3 A Level NVQ Level 3
  • For learners with more than 5 GCSEs at grade A* – C / 9 – 4 or an equivalent Level 2 qualification.
  • Must have or be working towards Level 2 English and maths.
4 Foundation Degree
  • For learners with AS / A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification.

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