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Free Entry Level 3 Workskills Course in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Workskills Course in Durham. Classes run full-time during the day at New College Durham. This course supports people living with a disability and/or learning disability to prepare for adulthood and work. It focuses on building the skills needed to move into employment or a supported internship. The course runs over one year. It is a free workskills course open to those ready to take their next steps after school or college.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Are you living with a disability and/or learning disability and looking for your next steps in education that will help to prepare you for adulthood?

The Entry Level 3 Extended Award in Workskills course aims to help young people with a disability and/or learning disability make a successful transition from education to adulthood, with an additional focus on developing work ready skills for progression to Employment or a Supported Internship.

You will develop your communication skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills, time management, and independent living skills to support this progression into the workplace.

Each student will take part in a Work Placement to practice the skills gained and develop their independence in travelling to and from new places.

Developed to support young people, each bespoke programme is designed to meet the individual needs of a student. Alongside your course you will work towards developing your Maths and English, Personal Development and Enrichment.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical work-ready skills to prepare for employment or a supported internship.
  • You'll build independence skills to support your transition into adult life.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a workplace context.
  • You'll learn how to manage everyday tasks and responsibilities.
  • You'll explore different types of work and what employers expect.
  • You'll develop personal organisation and time-keeping skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New College Durham. Learning is practical and activity-based, designed to build your confidence in real work-related tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than exams. Your progress is recorded as you complete each unit, covering areas such as work preparation, personal development, and independence skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Supported employee: working in a structured role with employer support
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock tasks
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and maintaining displays
  • Café or kitchen assistant: food preparation and front-of-house support
  • Office administrator: filing, data entry, and reception duties
  • Cleaning operative: maintaining premises to a set standard
  • Care assistant: supporting people with daily living tasks

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Workskills (Pearson Edexcel) - the next step up, building on the skills you've gained at Entry Level 3.
  • Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working Life - a broader qualification covering employability and personal development.
  • Supported Internship programme - a structured work placement that helps you move into paid employment with on-the-job support.
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