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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Nottingham – Inspire College at Hucknall Young People’s Centre – Daytime

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 Nottingham. Classes run at Inspire College at Hucknall Young People's Centre, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll build job-seeking skills and gain work experience to help you move into a traineeship, internship, or apprenticeship. Maths and English are also part of the programme. You'll need a Level 1 entry point to join.

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

Who this course is for

This is a level 1 qualification in employability for 16-19 year olds (or up to 24 with learning difficulty) which is delivered at Hucknall 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 or below

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-seeking skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll gain work experience to prepare you for the workplace.
  • You'll improve your English skills through dedicated study.
  • You'll improve your maths skills through dedicated study.
  • You'll explore routes into traineeships, internships, and apprenticeships.
  • You'll build an understanding of workplace expectations and professional behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical work experience. Assessment is based on coursework and activities completed throughout the year. Your progress is reviewed regularly to make sure you're on track. Maths and English are taught alongside your employability studies.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Inspire College at Hucknall Young People's Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
  • Office junior, supporting admin tasks in a workplace setting.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills qualification, to deepen your skills and improve your job prospects.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, to meet employer requirements.
  • Traineeship or apprenticeship, to earn while you learn in a specific trade or sector.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, to move into retail or hospitality roles.
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