Work-Related Learning
Intent
To use the context of work to develop knowledge skills and understanding useful in work including learning through the experience of work, learning about work and work practices and learning the skills for work.
The formal definition of work-related learning is: 'Planned activity that uses the context of work to develop knowledge, skills and understanding useful in work, including learning through the experience of work, learning about work and working practices, and learning the skills for work'.
• 'For work' is about developing skills for enterprise and employability (for example, through problem-solving activities, work simulations, and mock interviews)
• 'About work' is about providing opportunities for learners to develop knowledge and understanding of employers, employment and enterprise (for example, through vocational courses and careers education)
• 'Through work' is about providing opportunities for learners to learn from direct experiences of work, including developing the employability skills and ‘can-do’ attitude that employers value
Valley College have a variety of work placements in house and externally. These placements range from Freshfields in Burnley (Horticulture Work Placement), The Station Hotel (Commercial Cleaning Work Placement) and The Garage Cafe (Catering & Hospitality Work Placement).
All learners gain experience in work placements. They use skills learnt in work based training sessions (In House) in real life employment settings.
If you are an employer and would like more information about working with our learners, then please contact our office at valleycollege@theviewtrust.org, or alternatively telephone 01706 214640.
More information for employers to provide the tools to help autistic young people prepare for work experience, employment or further training can be found here
Work Related Learning
