Life Skills Academy – Pathway 4 Employment
Life Skills Academy – Pathway 4 Employment
Following the Colegau Cymru Pathway 4 non-accredited programme, Pathway 4 will prepare learners for the world of work. Learners will continue to improve their literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills as well as sector specific qualifications. This is a one year supported internship programme and aims to set learners up for a successful transition into the world of work and future employment.
Is this course right for me?
This course is for learners working at Entry 3 Level to Level 1.
The course runs over three days a week with atleast one day per week class based to focus on improving literacy/numeracy and employability skills and up to two days undertaking an independent work placement/supported internship.
The supported internships are identified by working with the learner and their parent or carer. Care is taken through this process to ensure that they are relevant to a learner’s realistic employment aspirations. Examples include placement in housekeeping, hospitality and more.
Applicants will need to have access to transport to travel to the place of work, either on public transport or support from a family member or carer. Whilst support will be provided to settle in and learn the role at the host business, applicants must be confident that they can become independent.
Read our Additional Learning Needs Transition to College guide.
What are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of Link Programme
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- Learners must be at least 16 years old
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
Each learner will be supported in setting a number of personal targets and goals that work towards their personal and employment development. The programme will focus primarily on:
• Employability
• Literacy, numeracy and digital literacy
Other aspects of learning include:
• Independence
• Health and well-being
• Community Inclusion
Learners will also be expected to complete training for the workplace with the host business to meet employee expectations.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Workbased, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Practical assessment during the course
- Workplace evidence
What can I do next?
We have an excellent partnership with Careers Wales Advisors and other external agencies. They, in conjunction with college transition representatives, help learners with suitable post-college opportunities. These may include advice on living independently (prepare for adulthood), employment (voluntary work) or the next steps to further their education at the College or attendance at Adult Social Activity Centres.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- Practical/comfortable clothing for parts of the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- We are waiving the Administration Fee for the academic year 2025/26
- You will need to pay a £50 life skills workshop fee each year before you start the course
- You can rent a locker for £10 per year this will be refunded if the locker remains undamaged and keys are returned
- Enhanced DBS Fee - £49.50, payable on enrolment
- Transport costs for work placement
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
