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Level 1Stepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Who is this for? The Vocational Pathways course prepares students for further education or the workplace. It includes meaningful vocational sessions and a Level 1 Qualification in employability skills. Through practical projects, students build confidence, develop literacy and numeracy, and gain skills relevant to today’s job market. The pathway is also designed to allow students to build confidence and have a successful transition to full time study programmes the following year. Alongside Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths, students develop the attitudes and behaviours essential for success, equipping them to make informed choices about their next steps. What does this look like? A personalised curriculum tailored to each student’s abilities and aspirations Focus on practical life skills, work readiness, teamwork and communication, confidence building, goals and aspirations and hands on vocational experience Curriculum sequenced to scaffold learning across the year A Level 1 employability qualification Progression: Level 1 or Level 2 study programme (M&E dependent) Transition into further education or employment Apprenticeship

What you need to get on

No formal entry requirements but students will generally be able to demonstrate English skills at Entry Level 3, as well as a willingness to learn and progress.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Brooksby College

    BROOKSBY MELTON COLLEGE HOBY ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · MELTON MOWBRAY

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