Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Doncaster for Young People with an EHCP
CostUsually funded by your local authority
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
For young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), usually aged 16 to 25. Places are usually arranged through your local authority.
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Doncaster. Classes run at Doncaster Deaf Trust, daytime with flexible study to suit you. The course runs over one year and covers the practical skills employers look for. You'll explore different types of work before committing to a direction, which makes this a useful starting point if you're weighing up your options. Topics include writing a CV, searching for jobs, preparing for interviews, personal presentation, working safely, and basic first aid.
Who this course is for
This is designed for students who are unsure of which career they would like, giving them the opportunity to try out different vocations before making a final decision. This course (along with others) focuses on key elements to prepare students for their future including searching for a job, preparing a CV, working safely, personal presentation and hygiene, basic first aid, creating a good impression, applying for a job and preparing for interviews.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to search for jobs and identify roles that suit you.
You'll practise writing a CV and completing job applications.
You'll prepare for interviews, including how to make a good first impression.
You'll develop an understanding of workplace safety and how to work safely.
You'll cover personal presentation and professional hygiene standards.
You'll gain basic first aid knowledge.
You'll explore a range of vocations to help you decide on a career direction.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Doncaster Deaf Trust. Teaching covers practical tasks such as CV writing, mock interviews, and workplace safety exercises. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Award framework, which uses portfolio evidence and practical activities to show what you've learned. Your study pattern is flexible, with daytime attendance across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Doncaster Deaf Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: entry-level retail and hospitality roles
Warehouse operative: stock handling and logistics work
Care assistant: supporting adults or children in care settings
Receptionist: front-of-house admin in offices or health settings
Catering assistant: kitchen and food service support roles
Retail assistant: sales floor and stock room work
Cleaner or facilities operative: building and site maintenance support
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills (City and Guilds): builds on what you've covered and strengthens your job-readiness at a higher level.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: employers often ask for these alongside an employability skills qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector (for example, health and social care, retail, or hospitality): the next step once you've identified the direction you want to take.
