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Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration4 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Workskills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 4 weeks and covers the practical skills employers look for. You'll work on communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness. These are the foundations that help you move into work or take the next step in your training. The Level 1 BTEC workskills classes are a manageable commitment, making them a good fit if you're balancing other responsibilities.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Workskills.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll build an understanding of what employers expect from their staff.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself professionally, including at interviews.
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and organise your work.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. The course uses practical tasks and group work to build your skills. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, so there are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a warehouse.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a residential or community setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintaining premises for an employer.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to meet employer requirements for literacy and numeracy.
  • A Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, business, or retail, building on the workplace foundations this course gives you.
  • An Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training in a chosen trade or profession.
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