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Key Details

Levels

Level 2 Award

FT / PT

PT

Location

Lowestoft | The Place

Duration

2 days

If you fall under the below categories, you are able to be fully funded for the course:

  • Low income - Earning under £25,750 annually before tax. (£2,083.30 monthly / £495.19 weekly)
  • UC - On universal credit and taking home £952 (single) or £1534 (joint)
  • Unemployed and seeking employment.
  • Receiving ESA/JSA

This course is part of the Gateway Qualifications Suite of Progression Qualifications, designed to support you with diverse needs and backgrounds. These are a flexible and responsive range of general and pre-vocational qualifications. These units help you develop essential skills in personal development, social awareness, and employability. This course includes units that promote understanding of diversity, encourage self-reflection, and challenge societal prejudices. You will engage in activities that foster inclusive thinking and improve their ability to learn and perform effectively. The course is suitable for individuals seeking to enhance their personal growth and prepare for further education or employment.

Course Information


There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. It is open to learners aged 16 and above who are interested in exploring neurodiversity and developing personal and social skills.


Assessment is carried out through a portfolio of evidence. You must demonstrate understanding and application of the unit criteria through written work, presentations, and practical activities.


This course provides vocational tasters which aids future career decisions and progression opportunities to employment or further study. Learners may progress to higher level qualifications in social care, education, or community work, or seek employment in inclusive and support-focused roles.


The qualifications consist of a range of core units:

  • Improving own learning and performance
  • Understanding diversity within society
  • Prejudice and discrimination

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