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Level 1 – Step IN (Certificate / Award in Progression

The qualification is designed for learners who need a course to enable them to progress from their specific starting point to their planned destination, most commonly further learning of some kind, but also employment or improved status in terms of their personal and social development.

The course consists of 5 units:

Working Safely
Sustainability
Communication in Health and Social Care
Digital Marketing
Planning a trip to a visitor Attraction

Learners who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE Maths or English will be asked to retake them as part of their course. There will also be regular progress reviews with a progress tutor and weekly personal development sessions.

Entry Requirements

Two GCSEs at Grade 1 including maths and/or English, or demonstrate the ability to work towards Level 1 in maths and English in an assessment.

Fee:

For information about full-time tuition fees and funding click here.

You will use a range of assessment methods to complete your knowledge and understanding, for example: posters, leaflets, trips and visits to employers and organisations in the local community.

The qualification has been supported by local employers ensuring current employer’s practice, legislations and industry job roles and duties are considered. We have a variety of guest speakers from our local community as part of your course programme. We encourage engagement with the local employers both in the classroom and out on our visits to the workplace.

This qualification will support progression onto Level 2 courses, apprenticeships and employment. Each learner is encouraged to positively progress through a very person-centred approach.

You will be offered different experiences in different departments to ensure you have explored all your progression options.

benransby@suffolk.ac.uk

014733822467

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Start date: Sept 2025

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