Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Oldham. Classes run full-time during the day at Oldham College. The course is designed for learners with special educational needs (SEND). No formal qualifications are required to join. You'll cover practical employability skills alongside English and maths at Entry Level 3. The course runs for around 621 hours in total. It covers the skills and knowledge that support progression into work, further study, or supported employment.
Who this course is for
All Learners
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required for this course, although evidence of personal progression from previous education establishments would be beneficial. These courses are specifically designed for learners with a special educational need (SEND). Entry Level Programme: Skills & Employability English & maths GCSE Grades G-U / 1 or English & maths Functional Skills Entry Level 3
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills for finding and keeping work.
You'll build your communication skills for workplace settings.
You'll practise English and maths at Entry Level 3.
You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
You'll explore different types of jobs and work environments.
You'll develop skills for working with others in a team.
You'll build personal organisation and time-management skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams. Teaching is adapted to support learners with SEND, and the pace is designed to build skills step by step.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Oldham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
SEN teaching assistant - support pupils with special educational needs in school
Teaching assistant - help teachers in primary or secondary classrooms
Supported employment worker - assist adults with disabilities in work settings
Retail assistant - entry-level customer-facing role in shops
Care assistant - support adults or children in care settings
Warehouse operative - practical entry-level role in logistics or distribution
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills - the next step up from Entry Level 3, building on the skills you've gained.
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 - strengthens your English and maths and opens more job and training options.
Level 1 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - a route toward a teaching assistant role in schools.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - the qualification many schools ask for when hiring teaching assistants.
