The Jersey International Future Skills Framework (JIFS) aims to provide students from the Highlands College Sixth Form with skills, knowledge and experiences which will enhance opportunities post-College and be advantageous to future success. Although this framework is owned by and unique to Jersey, it has been developed in partnership with City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM), drawing on international best practice from jurisdictions including Finland, Germany, and Canada. The framework benchmarks OECD 2030 future learning competencies, incorporating and addressing articles from UNICEF’s Rights Respecting school program.
Sitting alongside our existing Level 3 provision the course will take a total of 180 hours to complete, and will facilitate student planning, action, and reflection through an instructive coaching model.
Assessments will be competency based, with specific end-of-module assessment as and when requested. For each module successfully completed, students will receive a City and Guilds or ILM digital credential.
Who is this course for?
6th form students complete the framework alongside existing level 3 qualifications, as part of their embedded tutorial programme.
How long is this course?
The total programme is 180 hours in size (1 x A-level) However, each module is standalone and carries its own digital credential. This means that students can choose to opt in to the framework in full or in part.
Each module could be completed comfortably within six months.
What will I study on this course?
The course is made up of five modules over two years:
Module 1 – Leadership in Sustainability and Global Citizenship
Students will learn about the 17 united nations sustainability goals before applying knowledge locally to make a positive impact. It is intended that throughout their career the knowledge and understanding students have gained will enable them to become future leaders in this field.
Awarded by The Institute of Leadership and Management
Module 2 – Personal Development and Future Career Planning
Students will take an in depth look into their potential future careers and opportunities including University pros and cons, earning potential within their chosen sectors, demographic balances and the importance of continued professional development. The module aims to equip students with the knowledge and understanding to navigate future careers well.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Module 3 – Future Digital Skills
Students will learn how technology has and will continue to shape the future. The module will enable students to develop skills in ‘anticipation’ by looking at current developments and visualising the impact the development could have on a chosen sector. The module aims to provide students with the skills to not only anticipate but be at the forefront of change.
Awarded by The Institute of Leadership and Management
Module 4 – Future Health and Wellbeing
Students will learn about the importance of personal health and wellbeing. Students will explore physical health and mental health alongside social health. The module aims to provide students with knowledge, experiences and techniques which will be of benefit to them long into the future.
Awarded by City & Guilds
Final Assessment – The Jersey International Future Skills Award
Students will be asked to consolidate learning from the four modules and engage in a professional discussion with senior staff to demonstrate that they are qualified to be awarded the Jersey International Future Skills Award.
Awarded by The Institute of Leadership and Management
What Qualification will I gain?
- Leadership in Sustainability and Global Citizenship digital credential
- Personal Development and Future Career Planning digital credential
- Future Digital Skills digital credential
- Future Health and Wellbeing digital credential
- The Jersey International Future Skills digital credential
What does this course lead on to?
The programme has been designed following international research into best practice conducted on the College’s behalf by University College London
Details of which can be found here
It is envisioned that students who have completed the framework will not only have widened their experience base but they will also be more attractive to both employers and Universities
How much will it cost?
There are no fees for this course.
How can I find out more?
For further information, please contact the Highlands College Admissions team on: 608582 or email: fulltimeapplications@highlands.ac.uk.