Free Entry Level Personal Progress Course in Sheffield. Classes run at CTS Training, daytime on a flexible timetable. This free personal progress course is funded by the government through the ESFA. You'll work toward a City and Guilds personal progress qualification over 120 hours, building the skills and knowledge to move forward into further study or employment. The course is open to learners aged 16 to 19 years old, and to those aged 19 to 24 years old who hold an Education, Health Care Plan.
Who this course is for
16-19 Years Old and 19-24 Years Old with an Education, Health Care Plan.
Entry requirements
***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you a school leaver who didnt quite get the grades when you left school at or before year 11 or sixth form or college? No matter how well you did prior, we can help you get where you want to be on a CTS Study Programme to help you gain the qualifications & confidence you may need for the future.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for everyday and working life.
You'll build practical skills to support independence and daily tasks.
You'll practise working with others in group and team activities.
You'll explore personal goals and steps to achieve them.
You'll develop skills to support progression into further learning or work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at CTS Training, with a flexible daytime timetable. Assessment is ongoing and practical, based on activities, tasks, and work you complete during the course. Your progress is recorded through a portfolio of evidence. There are no written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTS Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: assisting people in care or community settings.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling roles.
Retail assistant: serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.
Catering assistant: food preparation and kitchen support work.
Cleaner or facilities assistant: maintaining buildings and spaces.
Administrator: basic office and reception support tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level 1 to Level 2): builds the literacy and numeracy skills many employers and colleges ask for.
City and Guilds Entry Level Award or Certificate in Employability: a next step toward job-readiness.
Level 1 vocational qualifications in your chosen area, such as health and social care, retail, or construction, to move toward a specific career.
