Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.
These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.
The qualifications have been designed in collaboration with a range of experts from various industry sectors, training providers and employment and recruitment professionals to ensure the content matches what is needed and valued by today’s employment market, also meeting the needs for study programmes, Traineeships and TechBacs.
Jobs you could do
What you could study next
After completing this Level 1 employability skills qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills for a deeper look at workplace readiness. You might also consider Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, which many employers ask for. If you have a specific sector in mind, a Level 2 vocational qualification in that area, such as health and social care or business administration, would be a natural next step.
