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Skills for Work

Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP)

Suitable For: 19+
Available at: Hammersmith & Fulham College
ABOUT THIS COURSE

Sector-based Work Academy Programmes provide a direct route into employment by combining sector-specific training, employability skills and a guaranteed interview with employers.

At 91ɬÂþ, our employer-led SWAPs are designed to equip you with the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed to secure sustainable employment in high-demand sectors.

Our SWAPs run over four days per week for five weeks*, with areas including:

  • Hospitality
  • Security
  • Health and Social Care
  • Construction
  • Teaching Assistant

Developed with employers, our SWAPs are designed to help you move quickly into work, training or further study.

*The Teaching Assistant SWAP runs for six weeks.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You must be aged 19 or older and be unemployed and looking for work, on in receipt of benefits (eg Universal Credit). 

You will also have an interview and assessment of your English and maths skills at enrolment to check that the course is right for you.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Portfolio for the Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work


PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

Our SWAPs are designed to help you move into work or further study in your chosen sector.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

A sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) gives jobseekers who are claiming benefits, the opportunity to apply for jobs.

You will recieve pre-employment training, matched to your chosen sector, with a guaranteed job interview or help with your application process at the end of the programme.

Hammersmith & Fulham College
Hammersmith & Fulham College
Hammersmith & Fulham College
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Barons Court
London W14 9BL

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020 7565 1200
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