Pre-Apprenticeship
Start your journey with our free 8-week course
Are you between 16 – 24 years old and a Cornish resident? Would you like support in preparing for an Apprenticeship or Employment?
Pre-Apprenticeship
Start your journey with our free 8-week course
Are you between 16 – 24 years old and a Cornish resident? Would you like support in preparing for an Apprenticeship or Employment?
Pre-Apprenticeship
Start your journey with our free 8-week course
Are you between 16 – 24 years old and a Cornish resident? Would you like support in preparing for an Apprenticeship or Employment?
About Ready to Earn
Allowing you to talk to employers about jobs/ opportunities including work experience and taster days
This could come in areas such as Boat Building and Carpentry, Marine Engineering, Marine Biology, Conservation, Sustainability or Watersports. You’ll be provided with support every step of the way and learn skills in planning and carrying out research, an introduction to sustainability, employability (CV’s, job search applications, interviews), organisational skills and resilience. This will allow you to achieve a L1 or L2 accredited qualification.
Organisational Skills - L1 Unit
- Know why organisational skills are important
- Know how to select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed
- Know how to complete a task with multiple steps on time
Planning and Carrying Out Research - L1 Unit
- Be able to plan research
- Be able to carry out the research plan
- Be able to present the findings of the research and review own skills
Resilience Skills - L1 Unit
- Understand the importance of resilience
- Know how to develop resilience
- Be able to develop resilience skills
Action Planning for Own Development - L1 Unit
- Be able to recognise own skills, knowledge and ability
- Be able to match own skills, knowledge, ability and personal requirements with possible career paths
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths
- Be able to plan own development
- Be able to action own development
Presentation Skills - L1 Unit
- Know about presentations and presentation styles
- Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation and delivery of a presentation
- Be able to deliver a presentation
- Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation
Time Management Skills - L1 Unit
- Understand the importance of good time management
- Know ways to promote good time management
- Be able to plan your own use of time effectively
- Know how to improve own time management
Introduction to Sustainability - L1 Unit
- Know the basic concepts of sustainability
- Know the importance of natural resources
- Understand key challenges to sustainability in the world
Exploring Careers in the Green Industries - L1 Unit
- Know about the green industries that offer career opportunities
- Understand the range of employment opportunities available in green industries
Environmental Issues - L1 Unit
- Know ways that people affect the environment
- Understand the actions that people can take to benefit the environment
- Know different ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Understanding Ecology and Conservation - L1 Unit
- Understands the impact of plant and animal interaction on the environment
- Understand plant structures and their purposes
- Understand the basic principles of species evolution
- Understand eco-system development
- Understand an environmental issue
- Understand the need for plant and animal conservation
Introduction to Marine Engineering - L1 Unit
- Understand why different propulsion systems are used on different types of vessels
- Know the most commonly used systems of steering and propulsion
- Understand the key features of different types of engines used for propulsion
Working in Sport and Active Leisure - L1 Unit
- Know about job opportunities in sport and active leisure
- Know about job opportunities in sport and active leisure
- Know the skills and qualifications needed to work in the sport and active leisure sector
- Be able to plan own learning and development in order to prepare for a career within sport and active leisure
Assisting Sports Leaders To Plan and Deliver Activities - L1 Unit
- Know the qualities and responsibilities needed for supporting a leader of a sports or active leisure activity
- Be able to assist in planning a sports activity
- Be able to support the delivery of parts of a sports and leisure activity
Health and Safety in an Outdoor Environment - L1 Unit
- Understand key elements of health and safety policy relating to working or studying in an outdoor environment
- Understand the role and process of risk assessment
- Be able to maintain a safe outdoor environment
- Understand the procedures for fire prevention and fire related emergencies
- Understand the individual’s own responsibility for health and safety
Exploring a Career in the Creative Sector - Non-Accredited
- Identify and recognise careers in the Creative industry/ sector
- Be able to identify current and future opportunities, whilst setting goals
- Recognise the importance and value of a CV/ portfolio for career development
Intro to Building and Construction - L1 Unit
- Recognise working patterns and structures within the Building and Construction industry
- Be able to identify various career opportunities in the Building and Construction industry
- Develop and demonstrate appropriate Building and Construction skills
Self-Employment - L2 Unit
- Know characteristics of successful self-employed people
- Know about income and expenditure
- Understand planning and responsibilities of being self-employed
- Understand the support available for self-employed people
Developing Leadership Skills - L2 Unit
- Understand the key characteristics of an effective leader
- Understand the skills involved in being an effective leader
- Understadning the relationship between leader and team member
- Know and demonstrate how to lead
Health and Safety in Construction - L2 Unit
- Know the importance of Health and Safety in Construction
- Know about legislation relating to Health and Safety in a Construction environment
- Be able to carry out a risk assessment in a Construction environment
- Know how control measures are used to reduce risk in a Construction environment
Sustainability and the Built Environment - L2 Unit
- • Understand the need for the protection of the natural environment
- • Understand how the construction industry impacts on the natural environment
- • Understand sustainable construction techniques and ways to protect the natural environment
Interview Skills - L2 Unit
- Be able to professionally present yourself for an interview
- Be able to plan and take part in an interview
- Understand how to review own performance and interpret feedback
Investigate an Environmental Issue - L2 Unit
- Understand sources relating to an environmental issue
- Know how environmental issues impacts on the environment
- Explore ways how environmental issues are or could be addressed
Healthy Living - L2 Unit
- Investigate factors which contribute to healthy living
- Know about measures taken to improve the health of the population
- Know how preventative measures can be used to support healthy living
Health and Safety in the Workplace - L2 Unit
- Understand roles and responsibilities for Health, Safety and Welfare in the workplace
- Understand how risk assessments contribute to Health and Safety
- Identify and control risks from common workplace hazards