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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hull – Hull College

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

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time during the day.

This course is part of a Supported Internship Programme. It is designed for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). No formal qualifications are needed to join. You will gain real work experience and develop practical employability skills over one year.

You will finish with a Gateway Qualifications Extended Certificate in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

The Supported Internship Programme is designed for you if you have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are ready to take your next step towards employment, independence, and adulthood. This programme provides you with a structured bridge between education and the workplace, giving you the opportunity to gain real work experience, develop practical employability skills, and achieve a vocational employability qualification.

Entry requirements

No formal qualifications are required

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills to help you find and keep a job.
  • You'll build confidence in workplace settings through real work experience.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and employers.
  • You'll practise planning and organising your time at work.
  • You'll understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee.
  • You'll develop skills to work as part of a team.
  • You'll prepare for job applications, including CVs and interviews.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom sessions and work placements. The programme combines structured learning with time in a real workplace. You will be assessed through practical tasks and activities that reflect the skills you are building. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a warehouse.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or canteen.
  • Office junior, carrying out admin tasks in a busy office.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, keeping buildings clean and well maintained.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a care home or community setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to build on what you have learned.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, useful for strengthening core skills that employers look for.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, retail, or catering, to move into a specific career area.
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