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Free Entry Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Wellingborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Wellingborough. Classes run at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus, full-time during the day. This entry level employability skills course runs over one year and covers the practical skills employers look for. You'll build the foundations you need to move into work, further training, or volunteering. The course leads to the Ascentis Award in Using Employability Skills, an entry level employability skills qualification that shows employers you have the skills to get started.

Who this course is for

Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website

Entry requirements

Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll learn how to follow instructions and complete tasks.
  • You'll explore how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll understand basic workplace behaviour and expectations.
  • You'll build skills in planning and organising your time.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Tresham College Wellingborough Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, with activities and tasks that reflect real workplace situations. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress as you work through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Wellingborough 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, packing, and organising goods
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home
  • Cleaner or caretaker: keeping buildings clean and maintained
  • Kitchen assistant: helping prepare food in a café or canteen
  • Delivery driver's assistant: supporting deliveries and logistics
  • Office junior: basic admin tasks in a workplace setting

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a higher level employability skills qualification, such as an Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 Award in Employability Skills. From there, a Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills or a vocational qualification in a specific sector, such as retail, care, or construction, would be a natural next step. Many learners also progress to Functional Skills English and Maths to strengthen their chances in the job market.

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