Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter College, full-time during the day. This level 1 btec workskills course covers the practical and personal skills employers look for, from communication and teamwork to planning and problem-solving. The course runs for 288 hours in total. It suits those taking their first steps into employment or further study. The Pearson Edexcel level 1 btec workskills qualification is a recognised starting point for moving into work or progressing to further training.
Who this course is for
For Details about GATEWAY TO SKILLS - BTEC CERTIFICATE IN WORKSKILLS - LEVEL 1. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
You'll practise working as part of a team.
You'll build skills in planning and organising tasks.
You'll learn how to solve problems in a work setting.
You'll explore how to present yourself to employers.
You'll develop personal responsibility and self-management skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Exeter College. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than exams. You'll complete tasks and activities that demonstrate your skills in each area of the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and give feedback on your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers
Retail assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and stock handling
Care assistant, supporting people in a care setting
Admin assistant, carrying out office and clerical tasks
Hospitality team member, working in a café, hotel, or restaurant
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in a vocational subject (such as Business, Health and Social Care, or Hospitality) - a natural next step after a Level 1 qualification.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - useful alongside or after this course if you want to strengthen your core skills for work or further study.
Apprenticeship at Intermediate Level - combines paid work with structured training in a specific sector.
