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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Ealing – Ealing Green College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCN London Region
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Course in Ealing. Classes run at Ealing Green College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll explore a range of vocational areas, including Health and Social Care, Business and Admin, ICT, Construction, Sports, Art and Design, and Media. One day each week is spent in a mainstream vocational class. The programme is tailored to each learner and includes English, maths, enrichment, and work experience with an employer. You'll build practical work-related skills alongside personal and social skills.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Certificate in Employability.

Who this course is for

16-18 year olds and Adults (19+)

Entry requirements

At least 2 GCSEs grade1's in English and maths A keen interest in the vocational area of choice.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore vocational areas such as Health and Social Care, ICT, Business and Admin, Construction, Sports, Art and Design, and Media.
  • You'll develop employability skills to help you find and keep work.
  • You'll build personal and social skills through structured activities.
  • You'll practise English and maths as part of your programme.
  • You'll take part in enrichment and social inclusion activities.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience through a work placement with a suitable employer.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence covering your coursework and achievements.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Ealing Green College, with one day each week in a mainstream vocational class. The programme is flexible and tailored to your needs. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which includes written assignments, photographs, video, witness statements, and personal statements. Portfolios are internally assessed and verified before external verification. Most learners are also entered for GCSE or Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ealing Green College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, supports customers in retail or hospitality settings.
  • Warehouse operative, picks and packs orders in a distribution centre.
  • Care assistant, supports adults or older people in a care setting.
  • Administrator, handles day-to-day office tasks for a small employer.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and manages stock on the shop floor.
  • Catering assistant, prepares and serves food in a café or canteen.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to strengthen your employability qualification and improve your job prospects.
  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, builds on the English you study as part of this course.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, builds on the maths element of the programme.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen area, such as Health and Social Care, Business Administration, or ICT.
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