NCFE Level 3 Award in Independent Study & Career Skills (601/2576/7).
Funding eligibility
These qualifications all appear on Section 96 and therefore are eligible for funding for learners aged 16-18. Funding for learners aged 19+ is not available for these qualifications.
Target audience
These qualifications provide learners with the knowledge needed to identify a programme of study that is aligned to clearly defined, realistic job goals.
Important information
These qualifications support and expand on the suite of Reed NCFE qualifications already available. However, centres are not required to complete the mandatory delivery training required for other REED NCFE qualifications.
There are free optional online resources to support the delivery and assessment of these qualifications. Centres can access these via the NCFE Learning Hub.
Progression
Learners who achieve one of these qualifications could progress to:
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Job Search and Interview Skills
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Learning to Learn for Higher Level Studies
• NCFE Level 3 Employability Skills qualifications
• Further study, work experience or employment
Approval
Centres can apply for approval online on our website.