Start Dates and Location
Bright Futures Training Centre delivers courses across the South East and East of England. This course will be running in the locations listed below. Your course venue will be emailed to you nearer the course start date:
20 April - Ipswich
Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number in order to run
About the course
This course includes 3 different qualifications tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by older individuals seeking employment opportunities. Each unit is designed to enhance skill sets, boost confidence, and facilitate a smooth transition back into the workforce.
Unit 1: Making Choices
In this unit, learners will explore strategies for making informed career choices, considering their interests, strengths, and aspirations. Activities will help to identify potential career paths aligned with their skills and preferences.
Unit 2: Living in the Community
This unit focuses on understanding the dynamics of living in a community and the importance of effective communication and collaboration. Learners will develop interpersonal skills necessary for building positive relationships both in the workplace and within the broader community.
Unit 3: Budgeting
Financial literacy is crucial for managing personal finances and making informed decisions. In this unit, learners will learn practical budgeting techniques.
Unit 4: Aspects of Citizenship
Being an active and engaged citizen involves understanding rights, responsibilities, and the broader societal context. This unit explores the principles of citizenship and how to contribute positively to the community
Unit 5: Developing Skills for Gaining Employment
This unit focuses on essential employability skills necessary for securing and maintaining employment. The unit includes CV writing, interview techniques, and effective communication strategies tailored to the needs of older workers re-entering the job market.
Unit 6: Health and Safety in the Workplace
This unit supports learners in understanding current Health and Safety laws and legislations for the modern day workplace. In this unit, learners will learn how to conduct risk assessments and accident and emergency procedures.
The Entry 3 Award in Preparation for Employment gives learners 2 additional units that supports learners to develop their digital and communication skills focusing on sending emails, finding routine information for work and solving problems. Learners will also have the opportunity to develop the Microsoft Office skills using Word and PowerPoint.
The Mental Health Awareness Qualification is designed to provide crucial and current information regarding the effects of mental health and how this can impact us in work. The content is aimed at encouraging important conversations around mental health and how to look after your own mental health in life and employment.
By the end of this course, learners will possess a comprehensive toolkit of essential employability skills, empowering them to confidently pursue and secure meaningful employment opportunities as older workers in today's competitive job market.
Entry requirements
Learners must be unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning under £25,000 per annum
Must have a National Insurance number
Must have been a UK resident for the last 3 years or proof of right to education
How much does it cost?
Possible Funding Options
See the possible funding options below which will tell you if this course may be free or part-funded. Part-funded means you only pay for part of the course.
Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change.
Adult Skills Fund ✓
This course is part of the Adult Skills Fund and is fully-funded (free) if you are 19+ and:
- Unemployed, looking for work and in receipt of a means tested benefit
- or been referred to Harlow College by the Job Centre
- or in paid employment and earn below £26,800
Who is it suitable for?
Learners that are over 50 years of age who aspire to learn new skills and get back into work.
Awarding Body
Gateway & NCFE
Where will this course take me?
1. Retail and customer service
2. Warehousing and factory
3. Hospitality
4. Cleaning and janitorial
5. Security
Core modules
Gateway Entry 3 Certificate in Progression
Budgeting
Aspects of Citizenship
Career Planning
Developing skills for gaining employment
Living in the Community
Making Choices
NCFE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Gateway Entry 3 Award in Preparation for Employment
Communication skills for work
Digital skills for work
How will I be assessed?
Assessed through activities in class and continuous feedback given. Evidenced through completion of project workbook, written assignment and practical observation.
I'm interested. What should I do now?
Call 01279 868173 and speak with an advisor, pop into our Bright Futures centre to speak to our team or fill out the expression of interest form below.