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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Beverley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day.

The course builds the practical skills employers look for. You'll cover job searching, CV writing, managing money, understanding your pay, and equality and diversity in the workplace. Work experience on campus is a big part of the programme. You'll try different areas, including hospitality, animal care, gardening, and sports. The course runs over one year.

You'll need a full Entry Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, plus GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 1 to 2. You finish with a Level 1 Certificate in Employability and Professional Development.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise job searching skills and techniques.
  • You'll write and improve your curriculum vitae.
  • You'll learn how to understand your pay and manage your money.
  • You'll explore equality and diversity in the workplace.
  • You'll gain work experience across different areas on campus, including hospitality, gardening, animal care, and sports.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical and oral assessments, written assessments, and blended learning. Work experience forms a large part of the programme. You'll complete placements in more than one area on the college campus to experience a range of employment settings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hospitality assistant, supports front-of-house or kitchen teams.
  • Grounds maintenance worker, cares for outdoor and green spaces.
  • Animal care assistant, supports daily care of animals in kennels or shelters.
  • Domestic services assistant, carries out cleaning and support roles in care or education settings.
  • Sports facility assistant, helps run activities and maintain sports areas.
  • Customer service assistant, works in retail, leisure, or community settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, builds on this qualification and strengthens your job-readiness.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a vocational area such as animal care, horticulture, or hospitality, depending on the work experience you enjoyed most.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside further study.
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