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Free Entry Level Employability and Life Skills Course in Newton Aycliffe – Waythrough Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration30 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Waythrough Education Centre. This full-time daytime course runs for 30 weeks and covers personal development, vocational support, and literacy and numeracy. You'll also study optional units linked to specific job areas, including catering, construction, business administration, and animal care. It's a practical skills for employment, training and personal development qualification that helps you understand your options and take steps toward work or further study. Entry is open to those aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

This Entry 3 Certificate qualification will help you to improve your motivation and confidence, and learn skills that are relevant to employment and personal development which will help you to make informed career and progression choices.

The qualification has 3 Mandatory Sections; · Personal Development · Vocational Support · Literacy and Numeracy

As well as optional sections specific to particular job roles; · Animal Care · Business Administration · Catering · Construction · Creative Skills · Hair and Beauty · Horticulture · Motor Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance · Sport and Leisure

The units can be adapted to many vocational situations which will enable you to develop transferable employability skills.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 - 18

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal development skills to support your motivation and decision-making.
  • You'll explore vocational options linked to job roles in areas such as catering, construction, and business administration.
  • You'll practise literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to identify career goals and make informed choices about next steps.
  • You'll build awareness of what employers expect and how to meet those expectations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waythrough Education Centre, covering the three mandatory sections alongside your chosen optional vocational area. Assessment is carried out through coursework and portfolio evidence gathered during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed continuously as you work through each section.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waythrough Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: entry-level food preparation and kitchen support roles.
  • Catering assistant: serving and supporting catering operations.
  • Animal care assistant: supporting animal welfare in kennels or pet care settings.
  • Office junior: administrative and clerical support in a business environment.
  • Construction labourer: site support and general construction tasks.
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing sales and stock work.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development (NOCN): the natural next step, building on what you've covered at Entry Level 3.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your applications for jobs and further training.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in catering, business administration, or construction: depending on the optional area you studied, these move you toward a specific career.

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