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Course Code
PFFN01720
Level
Level 1
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
1 September 2025 - 5 June 2026
Location
Newtownabbey

This is a full time course for people who may experience learning difficulties/disabilities. This course will help prepare you for the world of work or further education courses. You will be able to build on the skills you already have and learn new skills.

This course will prepare you to enter the world of work and is also a good stepping stone to higher level courses.  You will study units such as customer service, time management and interview skills.   

Portfolio based.

You will complete the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Vocational Skills
  • Level 2 Award in Personal Success & Wellbeing
  • Level 1 Award in Diversity & Good relations
  • Level 1 Award in Social Media
  • Essential Skills in Communication and Application of Number (if you have not already achieved Level 2) 

You can progress to Transtion2Work from successfully completing the Pathways to Employment course.  If you did not complete this course, you can still apply however you will be required to attend an informal interview with the course co-ordinator.

Course Fees

This course is free of charge.

Further Education (Level 1-3) full-time courses including Apprenticeships have no course fees for most students:

Level 3 Further Education (full-time)

There are no tuition fees for Level 1 - 3 full-time students aged between 16 and 18.

If you are aged 19-24 and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification, fees will apply. Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

If you are aged 25 or older, fees will apply unless in receipt of a FE grant. (If you are aged 25 or older, admission to a full-time Further Education course will be considered on an individual basis at the College's discretion).

Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)

If you are in receipt of a FE grant, no fees apply.

If you are aged 19 or older and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (3 A Level equivalent), fees will apply.

Details of fees are available from any campus reception.

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