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Steps into Work (Pre-Supported Internship) – Alton

Entry Level

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Availability & Details

Pre-Internship AFY-PRINL1/C01

Venue
Alton Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (1 year)

Examination board
National Open College Network

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Overview

This full time course is aimed at helping prepare you for work through enterprise activities, work experience and employer visits, as well as developing your employability, English and Mathematics skills in the classroom. As part of your course you will be expected to take part in regular work experience (one day a week) either within the College setting or another voluntary organisation or business, to develop your confidence and skills in the workplace. This will be arranged by the job coaches and agreed with you.

No qualifications or experience are required for this course, however students must have employment as their main focus and have a desire to work.

Employability skills – learning about what employers expect, your own skills and qualities and customer service Team building and problem-solving – setting up and running enterprise events English and Mathematics tutorial 

HSDC offers a variety of teaching and learning approaches including taught sessions, tutorials, practical workshops, presentations and group discussions. You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the HSDC student portal (MyHSDC). Job coach sessions will include visits to local workplaces, employer talks, interview skills and CV building.

Students will complete a range of projects and assignments to produce a portfolio of work that will be assessed and marked by the lecturer. Realistic but stretching targets will be set and reviewed throughout the placement. You will be supported in all College classes via the use of academic and learning support assistants where needed and the use of any learning aids or assistive technology as required.

Some possible options for progression when you finish this course include a Supported Internship, paid work, voluntary work and further supported employment training.


My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

I overcame a couple of barriers by working really hard to get the top grades. My experience was really good, with the course and the lecturers, the residentials and activities, together it was all really good. I had really great teaching support, I could always go to the lecturers and speak to them if I needed to.

David Stenning, Public Services student

I’m very, very happy, I didn’t expect to do so well. The College has been helpful and supportive. I loved my courses, and the teachers were really good – every single one of them. The facilities are great, but it’s the staff that really make this place.

Matthew Randell, A Level student