Internships are a partnership between an employer and the college that are
designed to help young people gain the skills and experience to secure long-term
employment.
They involve a qualification in employability, high quality work experience, a focussed period of work preparation training, digital skills, maths and English.
This qualification is designed for people who are focused on gaining employment. It provides learners with:
- An introduction to the main principles of employability and enterprise
- A high-quality work experience placement with an employer
- Work preparation training, provided by the college
- English and maths support, if required, provided by the college
- Digital skills qualification
Internships will usually last from 17 to 34 weeks with the content tailored to the needs of the business and the individual.
You will also learn how to remove any barriers to your first day in employment and be given strategies to keep improving yourself after completion of the course.
- Relevant Entry Level qualification or 3 GCSEs at Grade 2/E or above.
- Satisfactory interview, assessment, school report and/or satisfactory reference.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Are you aged 16-18?
Internships are study programmes:
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:
- A qualification such as NCFE Employability
- Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
- English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade A*-C in English and maths (grade 4 and above)
- Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips.
Employment, apprenticeship or further education courses within college or externally.
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Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 24/25.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form