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Full-Time & A Level Courses

Foundation studies: Vocational Studies Level 1 (STaR Gateway Extended Certificate)

Level 1

Course code: G45D166
Type: Full Time
Duration: 1 year
Location: Hereford
Fee: Additional Costs - £110.00,Examination - £130.00,FE Tuition - £995.00

About the course

It can be a tricky decision choosing a college course especially if you are unsure of your future career pathway. Level 1 Vocational Studies might just be the course for you. It focuses on three vocational pathways: Sport & Leisure, Travel & Tourism and Retail & Customer Service, enabling you to increase your understanding of each sector in theory units and demonstrate your skills in practical sessions.

You will have lots of opportunities for visits and practical assessment along with tutorials, enrichment, English and Maths. As well as the vocational pathways you will also study core units in Employability embedded within each sector, giving you valuable experience in developing your essential skills and attitudes that employers look for.

Why choose us

HLNSC have industry-qualified tutors with substantial experience in this subject area.

What you could do next

Study options may include progression to a Level 1 or Level 2 course in a vocational area. Employment in unskilled jobs.

Popular modules

Sport & Leisure, Travel & Tourism and Retail & Customer Service

Assessment methods

Assessment is through presentations, practical projects. There are no examination for vocational units.