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

CostFREE
Duration33 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 full-time during the day at Waythrough Education Centre. The course runs for 33 weeks and covers three core areas: personal development, vocational support, and literacy and numeracy. You also choose optional units linked to specific job roles, including animal care, business administration, catering, construction, and creative subjects. Entry is open to those aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

This Entry 3 Award 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 confidence and motivation.
  • You'll explore vocational options to help you make informed career choices.
  • You'll practise literacy and numeracy skills relevant to work and everyday life.
  • You'll study a job-role-specific topic such as catering, construction, business administration, animal care, or a creative subject.
  • You'll learn how to plan next steps in employment, training, or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waythrough Education Centre, combining core taught content with your chosen optional subject area. Assessment is through the completion of units across the three mandatory sections and your selected optional topic. The centre will confirm the specific assessment methods for each section before you start.

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 catering role in cafes, schools, or restaurants.
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and supermarkets.
  • Animal care assistant: supporting work in kennels, pet shops, or farms.
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work with further training on the job.
  • Business admin assistant: office support roles in a range of organisations.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject (such as catering, construction, or business administration): builds directly on the optional topic you studied.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: strengthens the literacy and numeracy skills covered in this course.
  • Level 1 Diploma in a specific sector: a longer qualification that takes you closer to employment in your chosen field.

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