Free Level 1 BTEC Vocational Studies Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time during the day, over one year. You'll study a range of subjects, mixing practical sessions with theory. Units cover personal development, customer service, event planning, and health and wellbeing. The course builds transferable skills and prepares you to move into Level 2 study. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies qualification covers a broad range of subject areas, giving you a solid foundation before you specialise.

Who this course is for

This course is designed to give you the opportunity to study a range of subjects which will support progression onto further study at Level 2 and develop transferable skills. There are a diverse range of units with a mixture of practical and theory sessions to introduce you to different subject areas, such as Personal Development and Progression, Customer Service within the workplace, Planning and running events within your interested area and the importance of being active and healthy. The units are designed to give you an introduction to a variety of courses. You can then use these skills to make an informed choice for progression onto a Level 2 programme of your choice.

The programme is taught through theoretical and practical sessions supported by functional skills. Each lesson will provide you with assessment opportunities as you work to achieve your goals and targets. You will need an active passion for learning and enthusiasm for new challenges and experiences. This will provide you with an opportunity to kick start your career path

What you will learn

  • You'll explore personal development and how to plan your next steps in education or work.
  • You'll develop customer service skills relevant to workplace settings.
  • You'll plan and run events in a subject area of your choice.
  • You'll learn about the importance of physical activity and healthy living.
  • You'll build transferable skills that apply across a range of jobs and further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mixture of practical sessions and theory classes in the classroom. The BTEC Introductory Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments across each unit. There are no written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the units, with your progress assessed by tutors at North Kent College Dartford.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: entry-level retail or hospitality roles
  • Receptionist: front-of-house work in offices or health settings
  • Events assistant: supporting the planning and running of events
  • Care assistant: entry-level support work in health or social care
  • Childcare assistant: supporting early years settings
  • Retail assistant: sales floor and stock roles in shops

What you could study next

The level 1 btec introductory diploma in vocational studies qualification is designed as a stepping stone to Level 2 study. From here you could move into a Level 2 BTEC First Diploma or a Level 2 Certificate in a specific vocational area such as health and social care, business, or sport. Some learners also progress into Functional Skills qualifications at Level 2 alongside their next course. The right next step depends on the subject area you want to specialise in.