Construction Trades with Personal Development - Progressive Training - Coventry Alternative Provision 24/25
Training Provider
Progressive Training
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to PCT’s Learning Centre, where meeting the needs of your students is our top priority. We take pride in providing students with a quality, nurturing and supportive environment that is crucial for their overall development.
Our centre offers great facilities, which include:
an immersive multimedia room - The entire space comes alive in an immersive viewing experience to captivate the students imagination and engage them in learning.
a music studio - This room offers a versatile space which serves various purposes related to the creation, recording, editing and production of music, sound and video.
a sensory room - The sensory room is a dedicated space to create an inclusive and therapeutic environment that supports individuals in their sensory exploration, regulation and development. It aims to enhance sensory experiences, promote wellbeing and improve overall quality of life with individuals with their sensory-related challenges. It also provides a controlled setting where therapists can work with individuals to address specific sensory-related goals and improve sensory processing.
an art and textile room - The room is a dedicated space for creative activities, exploring light, colour and form using a variety of mediums, such as paint, pencil, pastels, textiles to produce 2D and 3D art.
We believe in collaborative working with schools, parents and partners for the good of the student. Our dedicated team is committed to helping each student reach their full potential and to excel in all aspects of their development. To achieve this, we develop and implement a personalised learning pathway for every student that breaks down barriers and targets their specific learning objectives.
Our Six Values underpin all the work we do that contributes to your students growing into healthy, successful adults.
Quality education: We deliver quality lessons by our dedicated teachers and assistants. Our lessons develop knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to open doors to a variety of career paths.
Healthy relationships: Healthy relationships with family, friends and mentors play a vital role in a students development. Positive relationships promote emotional wellbeing, social skills and help students learn how to navigate interpersonal dynamics.
Opportunities for growth and exploration: We encourage students to explore their interests, try new things, and pursue their passions. This helps discover their talents, develop a sense of purpose and fosters creativity, resilience and a growth mindset.
Emotional and mental wellbeing: Prioritising mental wellbeing is pivotal to a student's success. Supporting them and teaching emotional intelligence, coping skills and resilience, helps them navigate challenges and generates positive mental wellbeing.
Physical health and wellbeing: We promote healthy habits, teaching the importance of undertaking regular exercise, eating a nutritious diet, taking adequate sleep and rest. These are all imperative to physical wellbeing and sets the foundation for a healthy lifestyle as they grow.
Instilling values and ethics: We teach students the values of kindness, honesty, respect and empathy. This helps shape their character, to become a responsible and compassionate person.
At Progressive Training, we offer students the opportunity to attain a Level 2 qualification in Electrical, Carpentry and Plumbing Skills. This builds a foundation to go on to a career in these trades, secure an apprenticeship or continue further education in a specific field.
The course covers a wide range of topics from basic plumbing techniques to more advanced electrical installations and carpentry skills (AQA unit award scheme). To complete the 2-year course, students will attain an accredited Vocational Qualification Level 1-Level 3.
Year 1
During the first year, the student will create a portfolio of skills and experience using a wide range of techniques and initiatives. Each AQA unit details the evidence needed to successfully complete it, such as practical tasks and knowledge assessments.
Key Insights
Learners are required to demonstrate practical skills in plumbing, such as installing sinks, taps, and waste pipes.
Safety precautions and adherence to rules are emphasized throughout the units.
The electrical units focus on understanding circuits, components, and safe working practices.
Different levels of complexity are present in the units, from basic plumbing installations to more advanced tasks like creating a ring main electrical circuit.
The carpentry units focus on basic woodwork and joinery skills, using appropriate tools confidently and safely.
Each unit is approved by AQA and has specific outcomes that learners must achieve.
Year 2
During the second year, the student will develop employability skills and further enhance the trade skills they learnt during year 1.
NOCN offers a range of employability qualifications to help people enter employment and succeed at work (see www.nocn.org.uk for further information).
Employability skills are personal qualities that make a person employable. They are sometimes called “soft skills” or transferable skills as they are different from technical skills and work experience in a particular job role or industry.
Employability skills can be applied to any area of work or life and are arguably more important now than ever before due to the rapidly changing job market.
NOCN Employability Skills Qualifications range from Entry Level 1 to Level 3. These qualifications have been designed to provide different groups of learners with the skills,attributes, and behaviours that they need to enter and succeed in the world of work.
NB Tues/Fri is a 2 day a week certificate and the Thursday is a 1 day a week award.
Qualification (If Applicable)
NOCN Level 1 / 2 in Skills in Employment, Training and Personal Development
