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BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Waltham Forest for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Employability Courses in Waltham Forest.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run full-time during the day at Kelmscott School.

The course builds practical employability skills over one year. You'll cover areas such as job searching, communication in the workplace, teamwork, and managing your own learning. These are the skills employers look for when hiring. You'll need a satisfactory reference to enrol.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Level 1 Award in Workskills.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Workskills qualifications are a well recognised suite of qualifications that are used to develop the employability skills of diverse groups of learners. Most commonly these qualifications are used for adult learners who are unemployed, with young people as part of Traineeships or as an enhancement programme to another main aim of study.

Entry requirements

Satisfactory reference

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-searching skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication, both written and spoken.
  • You'll build teamworking skills through group tasks.
  • You'll learn how to manage your own time and learning.
  • You'll explore how to set personal goals and track your progress.
  • You'll gain an understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Kelmscott School. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll collect evidence of your skills and knowledge as you work through each unit. There are no written exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and help you build your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kelmscott School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a warehouse setting.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Office junior, carrying out admin and support tasks in an office.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Workskills, a larger qualification covering more employability topics in depth.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, which many employers ask for alongside a workskills qualification.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a specific sector such as retail, hospitality, or care, to move into a particular job area.
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