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Entry Level Occupational Studies Course in Birmingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Birmingham. Evening classes run at South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This occupational studies for the workplace qualification is aimed at adults working toward Entry Level 3 and covers English language skills in a workplace and childcare context, alongside maths, IT, and employability skills. You'll have an initial English assessment to confirm the right level for you. The course runs over one year part-time.

Who this course is for

At many of our campuses across Birmingham, we have ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses for adults, catered to individual needs and levels that work for you; from Pre-Entry to Level 1 and part-time courses during the day, evening and at the weekends. Our ESOL courses will help to support and develop confidence with English, supported by highly experienced ESOL tutors. As part of the programme you will also be working on improving your maths together with developing IT and employability skills. Classes are designed to support you with English in everyday life and preparing you for work, progression onto further study and employment.

Entry requirements

Depending on your prior qualification will depend on your level of course you are enrolled onto. You should be working towards entry 3 level, but also take an English assessment to find out what your current level of English is in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This will help and your tutor to identify areas that you need to devel

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English.
  • You'll practise English in everyday workplace situations, including the childcare sector.
  • You'll work on numeracy skills to support you in work and further study.
  • You'll build IT skills relevant to employment.
  • You'll develop employability skills to help you prepare for work or a vocational course.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and delivered in the evening. Learning blends practical sessions with theory. You'll be continually assessed throughout the programme to track your progress and identify areas to develop. Your tutor will use an initial English assessment at the start to establish your current level in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South & City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery practitioner: support children's learning and daily care in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery assistant: help qualified staff in early years classrooms.
  • Childcare worker: work in day nurseries, crèches, or after-school clubs.
  • Early years helper: assist with activities and routines in pre-school settings.

What you could study next

Completing this Certificate can open the door to vocational courses in childcare and early years. You could progress to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in Childcare, or continue with ESOL at a higher level if your English skills develop further. A Level 2 Early Years Practitioner qualification is a common next step for those aiming to work in nurseries or childcare settings.

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