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Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Doncaster for Young People with an EHCP

CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime and flexible across the year.

This entry level employability skills course helps you explore different types of work before committing to a career path. You'll cover job searching, writing a CV, preparing for interviews, personal presentation, working safely, and basic first aid. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Employability Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

This is designed for students who are unsure of which career they would like, giving them the opportunity to try out different vocations before making a final decision. This course (along with others) focuses on key elements to prepare students for their future including searching for a job, preparing a CV, working safely, personal presentation and hygiene, basic first aid, creating a good impression, applying for a job and preparing for interviews.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise searching for jobs and identifying opportunities that suit you.
  • You'll write and improve your own CV.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including how to make a good impression.
  • You'll learn about personal presentation and hygiene in the workplace.
  • You'll cover basic first aid skills.
  • You'll explore how to work safely and follow workplace rules.
  • You'll try out different vocational areas to help you decide on a career direction.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Doncaster Deaf Trust, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real workplace tasks such as CV writing, interview preparation, and job searching. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your individual progress. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust 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.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and serving teams.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or home settings.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling basic admin tasks.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1), useful if you want to strengthen your literacy and numeracy for work or further study.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to build on this qualification.
  • Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, catering, or care, once you have a clearer idea of the career you want to pursue.

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