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Free Entry Level Employability and Life Skills Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes Christian Foundation

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while gaining hands-on work experience, with no entry requirements for 16 to 18 year olds. The course runs across three practical areas: bicycle mechanics and retail, catering and customer service, and horticulture and market gardening. This entry level skills for employment, training and personal development qualification takes around 8 months to complete. It gives you a recognised skills for employment, training and personal development certificate alongside real workplace experience.

Who this course is for

Young people who want to gain work experience and an Employability Skills qualification in one of the following areas:

  • Bicycle Mechanics and Retail
  • Catering and Customer Service
  • Horticulture and Market Gardening

Entry requirements

No entry requirements for 16-18 year olds

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in your chosen work area: bicycle mechanics and retail, catering and customer service, or horticulture and market gardening.
  • You'll build employability skills such as communication, teamwork, and reliability in a real work setting.
  • You'll learn how to manage your own time and take responsibility in a workplace.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from you day to day.
  • You'll develop personal skills to support your own learning and development.
  • You'll gain experience of working with customers or members of the public.

How you will learn

You learn through work-based activity in your chosen area. Assessment is practical and on the job, with evidence gathered from your day-to-day tasks and workplace performance. You will build a portfolio of evidence showing what you have done and what you have learned. A assessor will review your progress throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bicycle mechanic assistant: supporting repairs and sales in a cycle shop
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation and catering support
  • Customer service assistant: front-of-house or hospitality roles
  • Gardener or grounds maintenance operative: outdoor growing and maintenance work
  • Market stall or farm shop assistant: selling produce directly to customers

What you could study next

After completing this entry level skills for employment, training and personal development course, you could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 qualification in your chosen area. Options include a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Retail Skills, a Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, or a Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. An apprenticeship in retail, hospitality, or horticulture is another strong next step, combining further training with paid employment.

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