Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Corby. Classes run at CKW Academy, full-time during the day. This level 1 btec workskills qualification covers the practical skills employers look for, from communication and teamwork to workplace behaviour and self-management. The course runs for 210 hours in total. You'll also have the chance to build experience through work-related activity alongside your classroom learning. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan a programme that fits your starting point and goals.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
You'll practise teamwork and working with others effectively.
You'll build self-management skills, including punctuality and reliability.
You'll explore workplace behaviour and professional attitudes.
You'll learn how to plan and set personal goals.
You'll take part in work-related activity to explore employment sectors.
You'll develop skills in problem-solving and decision-making.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at CKW Academy. Assessment is through portfolio evidence, practical tasks, and observation of your skills in action. There are no written exams. Your tutor will assess your progress throughout the course, and your work will be submitted as evidence toward the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Workskills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CKW Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising goods.
Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen.
Office junior, carrying out admin and support tasks in a workplace.
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Workskills. The natural next step if you want to build on this qualification and go deeper into employability skills.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE grade 4, and often required for further study or work.
Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, business, or retail, depending on your career direction.
