{"id":661,"date":"2026-10-06T01:00:18","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T00:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/supported-internship\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T13:44:11","slug":"supported-internship","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/courses\/course\/supported-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Supported Internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"course-header\" class=\"course-header course-header-container pb-0 alignfull mt-0 pt-0\">\n\t<div class=\"course-header-layout has-custom-gradient-two-gradient-background \">\n\t\t<div class=\"course-info-column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"course-info\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"course-level\">Entry Level 3 to Level 1<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"course-title has-toledo-color has-3-font-size--mobile\">Supported Internship<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"course-dynamic-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content mb-4 mt-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Supported Internships are year-long study programmes for young people aged 18 to 24 with learning difficulties or autism. 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They combine classroom learning with work placements, helping you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to progress towards paid employment.<\/p>\n<p>You will follow a personalised study programme with support from a job coach and tutor, alongside practical experience with an employer.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light\" style=\"min-height:241px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-hint-of-yellow-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" id=\"how-to-apply\">How to apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more about our A Level pathways and how to apply<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"\" ><span>Apply now<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cobc-course-section course-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cobc-course-section-is-layout-constrained\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;who_for&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h2 id=\"who-is-this-course-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">Who is this course for?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-who_for\"><p>This programme is for young people aged 18 to 24 with learning difficulties or autism who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are working towards paid employment.<\/p>\n<p>It is suitable for individuals who are ready to develop their skills, confidence and work experience with support from a job coach and tutor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cobc-course-section course-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cobc-course-section-is-layout-constrained\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;what_learn&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">What you&#8217;ll learn<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-what_learn\"><p>You will develop the skills, confidence and experience you need to prepare for paid employment. You will learn in the classroom and through practical work placements, with opportunities to develop your employability, communication and workplace skills.<\/p>\n<p>You will also work towards qualifications and continue to develop your English and Maths skills where appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cobc-course-section course-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cobc-course-section-is-layout-constrained\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;entry_requirements&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">Entry requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-entry_requirements\"><p>You must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and be working towards paid employment.<\/p>\n<p>You must be willing to take part in a work placement with an external employer, with support gradually reduced as you develop your confidence and independence.<\/p>\n<p>You will need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide at least one reference, preferably from a work placement or previous employer.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to use public transport independently on familiar routes.<\/li>\n<li>Provide a personal statement explaining your previous work experience, why you want to take part in a supported internship, and the skills and qualities you can bring to the programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cobc-course-section course-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cobc-course-section-is-layout-constrained\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;future_career&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Future career and study<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-future_career\"><p>The aim of a Supported Internship is to help you progress into paid employment. Throughout the programme, you will gain valuable work experience, develop your employability skills and receive support to help you move into a paid job.<\/p>\n<p>Your job coach and tutor will work with you and your employer to support your progression towards employment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cobc-course-section course-section has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cobc-course-section-is-layout-constrained\" data-conditional-meta=\"{&quot;conditions&quot;:[{&quot;field&quot;:&quot;additional_costs&quot;,&quot;operator&quot;:&quot;isset&quot;,&quot;valueType&quot;:&quot;static&quot;,&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;compareField&quot;:&quot;&quot;}],&quot;relationship&quot;:&quot;AND&quot;}\">\n<h2 id=\"what-you-ll-learn\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Additional costs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"happypress-custom-fields happypress-custom-fields-additional_costs\"><p>As a City of Bristol College student, you may have additional costs associated with attending your course, such as travel and stationery.<\/p>\n<p>Some courses may also include optional learning opportunities, such as study visits or guest speakers, which may have an additional cost. We will let you know about any additional costs in advance.<\/p>\n<p>If you are on a limited income, you may be able to get help with some course-related costs through our Learner Support Funding Bursary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide has-hint-of-yellow-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bcc5e736 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:40px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 id=\"s\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-toledo-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-happypress-details-group\" data-details-group=\"details-group-adb6c77c\" data-exclusive=\"true\" data-faq-schema=\"false\">\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t name=\"details-group-adb6c77c\"\t\t\t\t\t><summary\n\t\t\t\t color: #ffffff; background-color: #450020;  style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #450020;\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>How to apply?\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Your admissions journey will follow a number of\u00a0straightforward\u00a0steps\u00a0and will likely follow a similar format to the steps outlined on our &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/how-to-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a>&#8216; page. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 16-18 courses, places will be offered for a specific course of study at City of Bristol College, subject to the applicant meeting all course entry criteria.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button \">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofbristol.ac.uk\/how-to-apply\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t name=\"details-group-adb6c77c\"\t\t\t\t\t><summary\n\t\t\t\t color: #ffffff; background-color: #450020;  style=\"color: #ffffff; background-color: #450020;\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>What support is available to me as a student?\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll have our support for every step of your studies. 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