Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Basingstoke. Classes run at Basingstoke College of Technology, full-time during the day. This is a specialist employability skills course for young people aged 16 to 25 years old with special educational needs and an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The course runs for 35 weeks. You'll study English and maths alongside employability skills classes, hear from people working in industry, and complete a supported work placement. A job coach supports you throughout.
Who this course is for
This is a specialist, full-time course aimed at young people aged 16 to 25 with special educational needs (with an EHCP). The course will lead to the NCFE Level 1 Employability Certificate and you will then undertake a supported work placement so you can develop your work skills in a safe and understanding environment. You will also study English and maths and have regular speakers and sessions from people in industry. You will also be given a �job coach� who will support you to move on to employment.
Entry requirements
Please see our website for full details
What you will learn
You'll develop practical work skills through a supported workplace placement.
You'll build English and maths skills alongside your employability training.
You'll learn how to prepare for job applications and interviews.
You'll hear directly from people working across different industries.
You'll practise the everyday skills employers look for, such as communication and teamwork.
You'll work with a personal job coach to plan your next steps.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Basingstoke College of Technology. Teaching includes industry speaker sessions and practical employability skills classes. You'll also complete a supported work placement to develop your skills in a real working environment. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. Your job coach will work with you regularly to track your progress and support your move toward employment or further training.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Basingstoke College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and organising goods.
Catering assistant: supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Office junior: admin tasks in a supported workplace setting.
Care assistant: helping people with daily tasks in care settings.
Groundskeeper or parks operative: outdoor maintenance and upkeep work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills (NCFE) - the next step up, recognised by more employers and suitable for a wider range of roles.
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or Level 2 - strengthens your applications and opens doors to further training.
Supported Internship or Traineeship - structured workplace learning programmes that build on the skills and placement experience you've gained.
