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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Bury

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Bury. Classes run at Bury College, full-time over one year, starting each September.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds who have an Education, Health and Care Plan and want to move into employment. You take part in three work placements with local employers, supported by a job coach. Units cover vocational profiling, CV building, job searching, health and safety in the workplace, and travel training. You also study English and maths alongside your placements.

Entry is by interview and initial assessment. You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Award in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

Learners aged 16 - 18

Entry requirements

For Supported Internship: Entry is subject to interview, EHCP and Initial Assessments. Students should be interested in gaining employment and keen to undertake work placements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills needed to find and keep a job.
  • You'll complete three work experience placements with local employers.
  • You'll build a CV and practise job searching techniques.
  • You'll learn about health and safety in the workplace.
  • You'll practise travel training to get to and from work independently.
  • You'll study English and maths at a level suited to you.
  • You'll work with a job coach to match your goals with employer needs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on work placements. Assessment includes feedback from employers and job coaches, observation on placement, photographic evidence, witness statements, and some written work. Tutor statements are also used. The curriculum is tailored to the group and to each person's individual employment needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bury College will confirm anything else 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.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and serving teams.
  • Office junior, helping with admin tasks in a workplace.
  • Cleaning operative, maintaining cleanliness in a commercial setting.
  • Hospitality assistant, working in hotels, cafes, or event venues.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, strengthens your chances with employers who ask for these.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject, such as retail, catering, or business, to build on your work experience.
  • Supported employment programmes or apprenticeships, a next step into paid work with ongoing support.
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