Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Birkenhead. Classes run full-time during the day at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead. This free BTEC Workskills qualification covers the practical skills employers look for, from communication and teamwork to working independently. The level 1 BTEC Workskills classes run for 105 hours in total. Your programme is tailored to your starting point and career goals, and may include work experience with local employers.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in everyday work situations.
You'll practise working as part of a team toward shared goals.
You'll build skills for working independently and managing your own tasks.
You'll explore different employment sectors through work-related activity.
You'll develop work behaviours and attitudes that employers value.
You'll gain experience of workplace settings through work experience or work tasters.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead, combined with practical work-related activities. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and coursework rather than exams. Your programme is planned with you in the first few weeks, based on your starting point and goals. Work experience or work-related activity forms a key part of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College Birkenhead 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, packing, and organising goods.
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings.
Hospitality team member: working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
Catering assistant: food preparation and kitchen support roles.
Office administrator: basic admin, filing, and reception duties.
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in a vocational subject: a natural next step that goes deeper into a specific sector such as business, health and social care, or construction.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your applications and opens more job and training options.
Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade or sector: work-based training that leads directly to employment.
