GAPS CENTRE
2024/25 CourseGuide
TCHCIPSWICH
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HowtoApply...................................................................................................................... AboutTCHC........................................................................................................................ Inclusivityandsupport.................................................................................................. Bursaries.............................................................................................................................. Entryrequirementsandeligibility............................................................................ Whatisastudyprogramme?.................................................................................... Vocationalcourses........................................................................................................ Business&Retail...................................................................................................... Construction.............................................................................................................. EmployabilitySkills.................................................................................................. Health&Care............................................................................................................ FunctionalSkillsEnglishandmaths....................................................................... Personaldevelopment&workskills....................................................................... Workexperience............................................................................................................. Attendance....................................................................................................................... FAQsforlearners............................................................................................................ FAQsforparents/carers............................................................................................... Contactdetails................................................................................................................ Contents 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 Toapplyonlinevisitwww.tchc.net
AboutTCHC
TCHCisanOfstedGoodproviderwhohavesupportedlocal communitiesacrossBedfordshire,Cambridgeshire,Essex, Hertfordshire,PeterboroughandSuffolkfor20years.Wehavehelped over500,000learnersprogressintobetteropportunities.
OurGAPScentresprovideaccesstoavarietyofstudyprogrammes tosupportentryintofurthereducationandwork.Setwithinthelocal community,weprideourselvesonthenurturingenvironmentour centresprovidewhichhelpsustogetthebestoutofourlearners.
TCHCprovidefullyinclusiveeducationensuringalllearningneeds canbemetusingadiverserangeofteachingandlearningresources andapproaches.AtourGAPScentres,youwillfindacalm,positive culturethatencouragessuccesswithallindividualsthatattend.
Supportive& nurturing environment
“I’velearntso muchandfee reallysupported
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Studyprogrammesare tailoredtoyourneeds andambitions
“TCHChavegiven methebestsupport andthegrades Ineedforlife!”
Small class sizes
1-2-1 SUPPORT
“Thetutorsareamazing andtheyreallycare aboutoursuccess."
“Myconfidencehas grownsomuch.”
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INCLUSIVITY
andSUPPORT
Yoursupportrequirementswillbedetermineduponenrolment Tutorsupport
Learningsupportassistants
Careers,Information,AdviceandGuidance
Wellbeing
TCHCworkstoeffectivelyincludealllearners’learning differences.Wehavethefacilitiesandexpertisetosupport learnerswithspecialeducationalneedsincluding:
Sensoryneeds
Cognitionandlearning
Communicationandinteraction
Socialandemotionaldifficulties
Mentalhealth
AtTCHCweembedpreparingforadulthoodobjectivesto supportindividualsdevelopingtheirindependence.
TCHCGAPSprovidesapersonalisedandflexibleprogramme ofsupport,whichisupdatedregularly,togiveourlearnersa positivelearningexperience.Allcourseswillbeaccredited throughNationalAwardingBodies.
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“Staffarefriendlyand welcomingandcaterto yourneeds.”
Youcanapplyforabursarytohelptowardsattendingthecourse.Ifeligible thiscanhelpinpayingfortravelbypublictransport,orsupportwithpetrol expenses,andlunch.Thefullamountisbasedonindividualneedand circumstance,whichwillbeassessedatthestartofthecourse.Speaktoa memberofstafftofindouthowabursarycouldworkforyou.
BURSARIES
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EntryRequirements &Eligibility
Youmustbeagedbetween16–18years
Oragedbetween16–24yearsandhaveacurrent Educational,health&careplan(EHCP)
Youmustbeabletoprovidevalididentificationprior toenrolment(passport/birthcertificate)
Noformalqualificationsarerequiredaswewill assessleveloflearningpriortoenrolmenttakinginto considerationpreviousqualificationachievements
16-18and16-24 withanEHCP 7
WhatisaStudy Programme?
AtTCHC,yourstudyprogrammewillbeindividual andtailormadetofityourspecificneeds.
Yourprogrammewillbe38weekslongandthe daysyouattendthecentrewillbeconfirmed uponenrolment.
1. Vocational Aim
Youwillachieveanationally recognisedqualificationinthe subjectofyourchoice.
3. Personal Development &WorkSkills
Youwillbegivenextrasupportto helpyouprogressinlife.
2. Functional SkillsMaths &English
MathsandEnglishareessential skillsrequiredbyemployers.
4. Work Experience
Youwillhavetheopportunityto goonworkexperienceandgain skillsreadyforwork.
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Vocational Courses
Whatisavocationalcourse?
Avocationalcourseisatrainingprogrammethat focusesmoreonpracticalwork,ratherthantraditional academicexams.
AtIpswichGAPS,weofferarangeofvocationalcourses, including: Business&Retail
Construction
Employability
Health&Care
Ourdedicatedstaffarecommittedtoequippingyou withtheessentialskillsneededtoachieveyour qualificationsandexcelinyourcareerandfuture.
“I’velearntsomuch onthiscourse,it’s beenfuntolearn newskills.”
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Business&Retail
EntryLevel3&Level1 Award/Certificate/Extended Certificate/DiplomainBusiness&Retail
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapplyand progressintobusinessandretail opportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtaskswithin theindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Communicationskillsforwork
Workinginretail
Handlingstockinaretailenvironment
Handlingtelephonecalls
Healthandsafetyintheworkplace
Understandinghowtoworkaspartofa teaminretail
Customerserviceskills
Learningandunderstandingbusiness processesandsystems
Exploringentrepreneurship
Applyingforajob
Coursetripsandevents
Guestspeakers
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsis includedalongsidethisstudyprogramme.
CareerPaths
BusinessAdministrator,MarketingAssistant, Salesperson,CustomerServiceAssistantand FinanceAssistant.
“ThetrainingIhave receivedhasmade mebecomemore interactive.”
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Construction
Level1Award/Certificate/Diplomain
ConstructionSkills
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapply andprogressintoconstructionandtrade opportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtaskswithin theindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Halvingjoints(woodwork)
Drain,remove&replaceradiators
Installingguttering
Paintinganddecorating
Paintingapaneldoor
Wiringringmainplugs
Connectingappliances
Introductiontohealthandsafetyin construction
Introductiontoconstructionindustry
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
CareerPaths
Painter&Decorator,Carpenter,Tiler, Plasterer,Bricklayer,Plumber,Electrician, Surveyor,Labourer,Roofer,Scaffolder, ArchitectandCivilEngineer.
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Employability
Award/Certificate/Diploma–EntryLevel3 toLevel1inEmployabilitySkills
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapply andprogressintoreal-lifeworkopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Transferableskillstoincreaseyour independence
Whatindustriesareavailableinyourlocal area(careers)
Communityenterpriseprojects(teamwork)
Haveopportunitiestomeetemployers
Haveopportunitiestocompletework experience
Whatcoursesareavailableinyourarea
WhatApprenticeshipsareandhowtoapply
Howtocompletejobapplications
Developandworkonyourconfidence
CVbuilding
Digitalskills
Customerserviceskills
Communicationskills
Resilience
Timemanagement
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
CareerPaths
Painter&Decorator,Carpenter,Tiler, Plasterer,Bricklayer,Plumber,Electrician, Surveyor,Labourer,Roofer,Scaffolder, ArchitectandCivilEngineer.
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Health&Care
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteachingthe skillsandknowledgerequiredtoapplyand progressintohealthandcareopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpracticallyand classroombasedenablinglearnerstoexperience realopportunitieswithintheindustry.
Level1Certificate/DiplomainHealth&Care
WhatwillIlearn?
Learnaboutdifferentcareenvironments
Meetindustryprofessionals
Coursetripsandevents
Guestspeakers
Learncommunicationandteamworkskills specifictothecaresector
Identifypotentialcareersinthecaresector
Safeguardingwithincare
Typesofserviceswithinthecaresector
Howtosupportpatients/clientseffectively
Recognisetheimportanceofhealthyeating forpatients/clients
Supportinginhealth,socialcare,children’s andyoungpeople’ssettings
Infectionpreventionandcontrol
Introductiontomentalhealth
Level2Certificate/DiplomainHealth&Care
WhatwillIlearn?
PersonCentredapproaches
ProtectionandsafeguardinginHSC
CommunicationinHSC
Health&SafetyintheWorkplace
DutyofcareinHSC
Planningahealthydiet
WorkinginH&SC
Activityprovision
Infectionprevention
Supportingindividuals-tobepartof thecommunity
InterviewSkills
Searchingforajob
BasicfirstaidprinciplesL2
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CareerPaths RegisteredNurse,NursePractitioner,Social Worker,ChildProtectiveServicesWorker, FamilySupportWorker,ResidentialCare Worker,YouthWorker,ChildcareWorkerand EarlyChildhoodEducator
FunctionalSkills
Functionalskillsprovideessentialknowledge,skills,and understandingthatwillenableyoutoconfidently,effectively, andindependentlyprogressinlifeandwork.
AsaGAPslearner,youwillhavetheopportunitytoworktowards achievingmathsandEnglishqualificationswithasuitably qualifiedtutorthroughapersonalisedlearningplan.
WeuseapracticalapproachwhenteachingmathsandEnglish. Ourtutorswillhelpyouapplywhatyouhavelearnttoeveryday tasksandproblems. English&maths
Didyouknow? Itisimpossibletogoaday withoutusingEnglishand mathsskills!
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Getreadyfor theFUTURE Personal Development
Personal&socialdevelopmentsessions Employability/independentliving FundamentalBritishValues Keepingsafeandhealthy Opportunityforworkexperience Mentalwellbeing 17 TravelTraining
&WorkSkills
WorkExperience
Whydoworkexperience?
Employersarealwayslookingforlearnerswhohavehadworkexperience. Youwillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeworkexperienceindifferent formats:
Blockworkexperience
Extendedworkexperience
Tasterdays
WhatwillIlearn?
Customerserviceandcommunicationskills
Commercialawarenessforyourplaceofwork
Workingontasksandmanagingyourself
Teamwork
Timemanagement
Howtouseinitiative
Useoffunctionalskills
Acceptingresponsibility
WhatwillIgetoutofit?
Throughhavingapositiveworkexperienceyou willbeabletousethisonyourCV;gaina referenceandhaveexperiencestotalkaboutin interviewsforemploymentorapprenticeships.
Ifavacancybecameavailableattheplacement, youcouldapplyiftheroleissuitable.
Yourexperiencewouldberelatedtowhatyour careeraspirationsare,inrelationstoyourstudies.
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MEANSBEINGINTHECENTREATLEAST 95%OFTHETIME...ORHAVINGNOMORE THAN10DAYSOFF!
EDUCATION+ ATTENDANCE+EFFORT= ENDLESSPOSSIBLITIES! DON’TBOOK APPOINTMENTS DURINGSESSION TIME!
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ATTENDANCE
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Lesstimeinthe centremeansless timetobecome theverybestyou! Poor attendance meansless chances inlife! DAYS ABSENCE
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FAQs forLearners
Q:HowdoIapplyforacourse?
A:Withintheprospectus,youwillseeyouroptionsonpage1,orcallusandwe willhelpyouthroughtheprocess.
Q:HowmanydaysaweekwillIattend?
A:Dependingonyourcourse,thiscouldbe3or4daysaweek.
Q:Whathappensattheendofmycourse?
A:YourtutorswillbesupportingyouthroughtheyearwiththeIAGadviser.They willworkwithyoutodevelopaprogressionplanthroughtheyearsoyoucansee youroptionsforwhenyourcoursefinishes.
Q:WherecanIgoforlunch?
A:Youhavetheoptiontoeatyourownlunchwithinthecommunalareasoryou canhaveaseparateroom.Insomecases,lunchcanbeprovided.Ifyouwantto buylunchtherearelocalamenitiescloseby.
Q:CanIhaveapart-timejobandstillattendGAPS?
A:Whileonyourprogramme,youwillbeabletoworkpart-timearoundyour programmedays.
Q:Arethereanybursariesavailabletome?
A:Youmaybeeligibleforabursarywhileineducation,thiswillenableyouto havesupportinthefollowingareas:travel,freelunchandclothingforinterviews.
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FAQs forParents/Carers
Q:HowwillIbekeptinformedaboutmyyoungperson'sprogress?
A:Progressreportswillbeavailableduringthecourseoftheyear.Youwill alsobeabletodiscussyouryoungperson'sprogressatreviewsyouwillbe invitedtothroughouttheyear.
Q:Whatifmyyoungpersoncannotattendthecentre?
A:Callthecentreandspeakwiththecentrecoordinator/centremanager andinformthemwiththereasonofabsence. Youcanalsosendatextmessageoremailtoinformthefollowing:Name andreasonfornotattending(centrecoordinator/administratorwillfollow upwithacall).
Q:Whathappensifmyyoungpersonisbeingbulliedorharassed?
A:Thecentrewillnottoleratebullyingorharassment.Learnersshould informtheirpersonaltutor,safeguardingchampionorthecentremanager. Youcanemailipswich.gaps@tchc.netorsafeguarding@tchc.net
WhenIfirstjoined,Iwasaballofanger.Ihated educationandtheworld.Thestaffatthecentre tooktimetolistenandgettoknowmeandwould allowmetohavetimetomyselftothink.Over timeIgraduallystartedtomanagemyanger andfeltmorecomfortable.
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