Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time during the day at Furness College Channelside Campus. You'll study for one year, building the skills and knowledge employers look for. The course covers employment skills, personal development, and training readiness. It suits anyone taking their first steps toward work or a new direction. A free employability course for adults and school leavers alike, it gives you a recognised employability qualification to show employers.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills for finding and applying for work.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll build communication and teamwork skills used in the workplace.
  • You'll explore personal development and goal-setting.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from workers.
  • You'll practise planning and organising your time effectively.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your development against the requirements of the NOCN Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanic apprentice - entry route into vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Warehouse operative - stock handling and logistics roles
  • Retail assistant - customer-facing shop floor work
  • Care assistant - supporting people in care settings
  • Catering assistant - kitchen and food service work
  • Administrator - office and clerical support roles

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 employability qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in a specific vocational area such as business administration, health and social care, or engineering. A Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in your chosen field will open more job opportunities and may support entry into an apprenticeship. You could also work toward Functional Skills qualifications in English and maths at Level 1 or Level 2.

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