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Entry Level Employability Skills in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Entry Level Employability Skills in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day.

The course is for learners aged 16 to 24 years old who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). Fees vary depending on your circumstances. You'll explore the world of work through an extended work placement. The course covers communication, team working, independent living, and decision-making about your career. It runs over one year.

You'll complete an interview before you start, so the team can confirm the right level for you. You'll finish with a Certificate in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

This one-year course is for students who have an EHCP, are working at entry level 3 or above and want to progress into employment. It will help you explore opportunities to get into work through an extended work placement to find employment. The programme will help you gain work skills and decide on your career pathway through an extended work placement. You will build confidence in communicating, team building, working on your own initiative and being more independent in the community. You will have an allocated work coach who will support you throughout your course. The college will also support you to apply for Access to Work payments if appropriate to help you find sustainable employment.

Entry requirements

We'll check your skills levels at an interview to ensure you are placed on the correct course. You need to be working at or towards Level 1 in English and Maths

You must be aged 16 - 24 years old and have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise team building and working with others.
  • You'll build independence and confidence in the community.
  • You'll explore different career pathways.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through an extended work placement.
  • You'll learn how to work on your own initiative.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and an extended work placement. The placement gives you practical experience in a real work setting. Your progress is assessed through coursework and observation during your placement. You'll also take part in group activities and discussions in class.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing goods.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food.
  • Cleaning operative, maintaining clean and safe environments.
  • Admin assistant, supporting office tasks with further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to build on this course.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1, useful for many jobs and further study.
  • Level 1 vocational qualification in a sector that interests you, such as catering, retail, or care.
  • Supported internship or apprenticeship, combining work and learning with employer support.
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