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Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham – Longbridge Campus – Daytime – Full-time

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info about costs.

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About this course

Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Longbridge Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so it may be free for some learners and fees may apply for others.

The course builds the skills employers look for. You'll cover communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and how to present yourself in a job search. The course runs over one year. There are no formal entry requirements.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Introductory Award in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

This Level 2 course is suitable for both school leavers and adults alike who are looking to start a career in the beauty industry. The teaching will take place in a practical working environment within our commercial salons with the most up-to-date facilities. You will get to work with local employers who will contribute to the knowledge and delivery of training. There are also opportunities to attend external events which in the past have included MAC head office, Covent Gardens, WorldSkills Live, Salon International, Blackpool Winter Gardens and The Beauty Show at the NEC.

Entry requirements

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, by which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview.

Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Entry Level 3 or above in Functional Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise teamwork and how to work with others.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills employers value.
  • You'll learn how to write a CV and prepare for interviews.
  • You'll explore how to search and apply for jobs.
  • You'll understand workplace expectations and professional behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Longbridge Campus. Learning is a mix of group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. You'll complete assignments and tasks that are assessed throughout the course. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

Longbridge Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, a common entry-level role in retail or hospitality.
  • Warehouse operative, entry-level work in logistics and distribution.
  • Receptionist, front-of-house role in offices, clinics, or hotels.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Retail assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Administrator, general office support for a team or business.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 qualification in your chosen subject, a natural next step after this Award.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful alongside any further study or job application.
  • Apprenticeship in a sector that interests you, combining work and training at Level 2 or above.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration or Customer Service, for those heading into office-based work.
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