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Roots Plus - Level 1
Overview
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Roots Plus is designed to help young people who have barriers to engaging in a typical classroom environment prepare for being more independent in the future and progressing on to a higher level of study.
This course is a split between study offsite in a calm woodland setting, to enable the benefits of space and freedom, as well as classroom activities at Derby Road to cover the development of core skills and knowledge and to support progression. You will also study English and maths to develop much-needed skills for the future.
You will be guided to choose a ‘plus’ route on the course that is suitable for you; either vocational learning, community projects or voluntary work.
Youth work and welfare support staff will be available as a bespoke part of the course to support any barriers to learning and progression.
What will I study?
You will work towards an Award in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills, and an Award in Employment and Development Skills, which includes:
- Teamwork
- Community project
- Preparing for the world of work
- Presentation skills
- Planning for personal development
- Vocational units
- Maths and English.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to 16-18 year olds or 19-25 with an EHC Plan.
- GCSE English and Maths below grade 3.
- Assessment
This course is assessed by examinations for English and maths, and a portfolio assessment.
- Progression
- Vocational study at Level 1 or Level 2.
- Careers
If you would like further information regarding this course and what you can progress on to, please contact us on 0808 100 3626 or
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Qualifications gained
- Award in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills
- Award in Employment and Development Skills.
- Additional costs
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.