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Inside the Industry

Preparation for Life and Work

This sector focuses on equipping individuals with employability, life skills, and foundational education.

It includes career coaching, literacy & numeracy training, and social development programs.

Career Progression Routes

Entry-Level to Expert Career Journeys

  • Employment Support – Job Coach → Career Advisor → Employment Programme Manager.
  • Literacy & Numeracy Training – Tutor → Skills Coach → Adult Learning Specialist.
  • Personal Development & Social Work – Support Worker → Community Mentor → Social Welfare Consultant.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential Skills for Each Sector

  • Communication & Coaching – Supporting individuals in career and personal growth.
  • Social Awareness & Inclusion – Helping disadvantaged individuals access opportunities.

Certifications

  • Career Coaching – Level 3-5 Career Development Diplomas.
  • Literacy & Numeracy – Functional Skills Teaching Certificates.
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Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics
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Level 2 Functional Skills in English
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Level 1 Functional Skills in English
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Level 1 Essential Digital Skills
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Level 1 Functional Skills in Mathematics
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Level 2 Award in Digital Skills for the Workplace

Helping you to make decisions on learning, training and work at all stages in your career

Things that affect your choices, for example, skills and experience, money and housing, personal issues such as health, relationships and discrimination.

If you need career advice and support before, during or after you’ve completed your course, our trained advisors can help by providing you with in-depth career information, advice and guidance to make sure you make the right informed choices.