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Free Level 1 Employability Course in Wood Green

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start9 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Course in Wood Green. Classes run at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 7 weeks. You'll build practical skills in maths, digital tools, and communication. These are the skills employers look for when hiring. You'll also work on job-search techniques, CV writing, and preparing for interviews.

You must be aged 19 or over by 31st August 2026 to join. A skills check takes place before you enrol. You'll finish with an NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

The course is for learners who would like to develop employability skills and develop Maths, Digital and Communication skills that would make them better prepared for future employment.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 or over by 31st August 2026 to join a course. Enrolment is subject to (1) GLA-funding eligibility being confirmed in respect of residency, income and prior attainment, and (2) initial assessments.� Your tutor will conduct a skills check before you are enrolled.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise writing and updating a CV.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews.
  • You'll build basic digital skills used in everyday work.
  • You'll strengthen your maths skills for employment.
  • You'll learn how to search and apply for jobs.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from workers.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library. Sessions are part-time and run during the day. Your tutor will guide you through activities covering communication, maths, and digital skills. Assessment is based on work you complete during the course, such as tasks and short activities set by your tutor.

What you will need to bring

Haringey Learns, Wood Green Library will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing goods in a warehouse.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs and keeping a kitchen clean.
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or older people day to day, though many roles also require a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability qualification, a natural next step to deepen your skills and strengthen your job applications.
  • Functional Skills Maths or English at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a specific sector such as retail, hospitality, or health and social care, once you are ready to focus on a particular career area.
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