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Course Overview

This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Castleford College.

FLEX VOTE is a highly supported programme designed to improve your confidence, personal and social skills, employability skills, Maths and English as well as an opportunity to sample different vocational tasters. FLEX VOTE will help you to develop the skills you need to progress onto a Level 1 vocational course, a supported internship, traineeship, or apprenticeship. As you will try a range of vocational tasters, this programme will help you decide on your career pathway.

Through lots of different activities, you will be working on gaining self-confidence, developing teamwork skills and improving your independence.

You will learn through a variety of practical sessions, educational visits and classroom based  learning.

What You Will Study

Your programme of study will concentrate on improving and developing:

  • Personal & Social Skills
  • Employability
  • Maths/English
  • Vocational Options
  • ICT (Entry 3 Level)
  • How You Will Be Assessed

    By a variety of means which could include:

    • Portfolio building
    • Production of practical work
    • Assessment tests

    You will take external qualifications in English and maths and will complete an accredited course at your level of study, which include either an Award and Extended Award (at Entry 2 or Entry 3) or Certificate (at Entry 3) in Employability.  Personal Development is also an inclusive part of the qualification. You will also receive Wakefield College certificates for elements of the course which are not externally assessed.

  • Entry Requirements

    There are no formal entry requirements as this course can accommodate and be tailored to suit your needs based on your current levels of English and Maths.

  • Further Study

    The aim of FLEX VOTE is to help you to develop skills, improve your confidence and increase your self-esteem to help you progress to a Level 1 vocational course of your choice. 

    The programme also opens up possible opportunities for the College's employment focused study programmes like Get SET or Project SEARCH.