Work Experience Programme

The aim of this programme is to enable students to undertake long-term vocational training alongside their academic study. The vocational sectors available to students are diverse and can include: construction, plumbing, retail, car maintenance, childcare, elderly care and catering. Whilst undertaking their work experience it is hoped that the student will develop the essential skills and attributes which will further their chances of employment in the future. Not only will the student develop skills in sector specific areas but have a clear understanding of the health and safety requirements required to maintain a safe working environment.

All students will be monitored for attendance and progress on a weekly basis. The school will be provided with the findings of each review. In addition students occupational competence will be assessed against national standards every two weeks.

All students will have the opportunity to work towards an NVQ level 2 in the NCFE Employment Award. Other sector specific qualifications are available on request.

Prospect Training will pay PPE and travel costs incurred by students and an invoice will be sent to the school for reimbursement.

Where a student exits the programme for whatever reason before the start of their work experience a cost of £250.00 only will be incurred for the work undertaken by Prospect Training. However, once a student embarks on work experience the school will be charged monthly in arrears for all activities undertaken during that period.