Free BTEC Level 2 Workskills Course in Rotherham. Classes run full-time during the day at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. This free BTEC Workskills qualification is open to learners aged 16 to 18 years old, or 19 or over with an Education, Health and Care plan. The course runs for 70 hours and covers the practical skills and behaviours employers look for. You'll build on your readiness for work through a personalised programme that reflects your starting point and goals.
Who this course is for
16-19
What you will learn
You'll develop workplace behaviours and professional attitudes valued by employers.
You'll practise communication and teamwork skills used in everyday work settings.
You'll explore different employment sectors and what they expect from employees.
You'll build self-management skills, including time-keeping and taking responsibility.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop for the world of work.
You'll prepare for job applications, interviews, and workplace expectations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House. Your programme is planned with you in the early weeks, taking account of your starting point and goals. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel's BTEC portfolio-based approach, where you gather evidence of your skills and knowledge across the units you complete. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Morthyng Vocational College North Grove House 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 event venues.
Apprentice in a trade or service sector, combining work and training.
Office administrator, handling day-to-day tasks in a business environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in your chosen vocational area, such as business, health and social care, or hospitality, to go deeper into a specific sector.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, the recognised equivalent to GCSE, which many employers and further training programmes ask for.
A Level 3 qualification or apprenticeship, once you have a Level 2 foundation, to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
