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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield – Inspire Learning

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 Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Inspire Learning, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year. You'll build the practical skills employers look for, including job searching, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. The course also covers maths and English to support your progress. Work experience is included, giving you a chance to practise in a real workplace setting.

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 myplace @ Westfield Folkhouse - Mansfield. 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 searching skills and learn how to find suitable opportunities.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and job applications.
  • You'll prepare for interviews and learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll improve your maths and English skills.
  • You'll gain work experience to build practical, workplace-ready skills.
  • You'll explore routes into traineeships, internships, and apprenticeships.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Inspire Learning. Work experience placements are part of the programme. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce throughout the course, including tasks and activities that reflect real workplace situations.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Inspire Learning 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.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or young people in care settings.
  • Hospitality assistant, working in cafes, hotels, or catering environments.
  • Apprentice in a trade or service sector, earning while you learn.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills qualification, a natural next step to strengthen your employability profile.
  • Functional Skills Maths and English at Level 1 or Level 2, recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE.
  • A traineeship or apprenticeship, combining work and study in a specific sector.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business, care, or retail, depending on the career you want to pursue.
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