Life Skills Entry Level 1 BTEC Certificate (Edexcel) at Wakefield College

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Course details

How long is the course?
1 year

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
Certificate in Life Skills (Entry Level 1)

Awarding body
Edexcel Foundation

When does the course begin?
Sep-09

Timetable
You will be expected to attend the 19 guided learning hours per week. These will normally be between 9 am and 4.30 pm on any day in the week. When not in guided learning you will be able to use the College's learning resources such as books, magazines and computers.

Course info
Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18 years old. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students. Any student entered/registered with an Awarding Body who has been given free entry and then withdraws or is withdrawn by a tutor will incur the certification fee associated with the course. Any re-sit examination will incur a cost. Different fees apply to international students.

How much will it cost?
Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18 years old. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, residentials etc which are payable by all students.Any student entered/registered with an Awarding Body who has been given free entry and then withdraws or is withdrawn by a tutor will incur the certification fee associated with the course. Any re-sit examination will incur a cost.Different fees apply to international students.

Assessment method
The BTEC qualification is portfolio based, which means that the evidence you provide for each unit must meet the skills required. When you have completed each unit the evidence will be recorded on a BTEC assessment sheet.At the end of the course an external verifier will assess your evidence and assessment sheets.

Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry qualifications but you should show you are prepared to give your full commitment to the course, and have your parent or carer's support. Your headteacher's recommendation is also required.[Edit]

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Wakefield College
Wakefield Campus
Margaret Street
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 2DH

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