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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Newark upon Trent – Hawtonville Young People’s Centre

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

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Newark upon Trent. Classes run at Hawtonville Young People's Centre. The course is for 16 to 19 years old, or up to 24 years old with a learning difficulty. It runs full-time during the day over one year.

You'll build the job-seeking skills employers look for. The course includes work experience to prepare you for a traineeship, internship, or apprenticeship. You'll also study maths and English alongside the employability skills classes.

You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Extended Certificate in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

This is a level 2 qualification in employability for 16-19 year olds (or up to 24 with learning difficulty) which is delivered at Newark Library. The study programme provides activities to improve young peoples' job seeking skills, and provides work experience that prepares learners to move on to a traineeship, internship or apprenticeship. Our students will also study maths and English. The student will also be able to apply for a bursary and to claim student travel.

Entry requirements

Level 1

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-seeking skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll gain work experience to help you move into a traineeship, internship, or apprenticeship.
  • You'll practise maths skills to support your working life.
  • You'll develop English skills to communicate clearly in a workplace.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll build an understanding of what employers expect from their staff.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Hawtonville Young People's Centre. The course combines taught sessions with practical work experience. You'll be assessed through coursework and activities that reflect real workplace situations. Maths and English are taught alongside the employability units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hawtonville Young People's Centre 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 orders in a distribution centre.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, keeping buildings clean and safe.
  • Admin assistant, supporting office teams with everyday tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths or English, if you want a standalone certificate in either subject.
  • Traineeship or Apprenticeship, a work-based route that lets you earn while you learn in a specific trade or sector.
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