Supported Internship Level 1 Full-Time

Course Overview

Supported Internship Level 1 Full-Time

You will:

  • Learn how to work as a team and on your own

  • How to prepare and take part in an interview, create a great CV, learn how to effectively look for a job that suits you, your interests and abilities

  • Develop your independent travel skills

  • Agree, set and achieve personal targets that prepare you for your future goals

  • Attend a work placement to put into practice your in-class learning experience 

  • Develop or enhance your social and communication skills, how to work safely, how to work with others and much more! 

  • Have support from a Job Coach to help you learn new skills, tasks and to settle in at work

  • Experience engaging talks from guest speakers to motivate and inspire you on your next step to employment

  • Visit a range of employers to gain further knowledge of what it's like to work in different sectors of the working world!

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PLLWSIWP

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

You must be aged between 16-24 years old and:

  • Have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

  • Have 'High Needs' funding for your support agreed by your local authority

  • Attend an 'interview' with a staff member

  • Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start

  • Have a desire to get a job following the programme

  • Be able/willing to travel independently

Assessment will be throughout the year.

We will discuss this with you, but in most cases we will provide everything you need.

Other

You may progress to supported employment, paid employment or voluntary work.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 06 May 2025.