Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Leigh. Classes run at Leigh Training Centre, full-time during the day. The programme runs for 11 months and is tailored to individual needs. It covers employability skills, independent living, and building confidence and self-esteem. English and maths are woven in alongside the employability skills work. There are no specific entry requirements. You leave with a City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills.
Who this course is for
This 46 week programme is aimed to provide young people with an EHCP or additional needs the skills required to prepare them effectively for adulthood. The programme is very much tailored to individual requirements and includes employability skills, independent living, confidence building and self-esteem. Although qualifications are not necessarily the focus of the programme, we always encourage young people to develop their skills and knowledge in English and maths alongside employability skills. We also focus on personal development, behaviour, welfare and attitudes of the young people, all learners will work towards identified areas of improvement throughout their time at GKTS.
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop practical employability skills to help you prepare for work and adult life.
You'll build independent living skills relevant to your day-to-day needs.
You'll work on self-esteem and personal confidence in a supported setting.
You'll practise English and maths skills alongside your employability learning.
You'll explore how to present yourself to employers and communicate in a workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Leigh Training Centre, with a programme tailored to your individual requirements. Learning is practical and person-centred. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your needs throughout the 11-month programme. The centre focuses on building skills through supported activities rather than formal exams, though qualifications are encouraged where appropriate.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Leigh Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Teaching assistant. Support pupils in a school classroom setting.
SEN teaching assistant. Work with pupils who have additional learning needs.
Learning support assistant. Help students access lessons and activities.
Classroom support worker. Assist teachers across a range of subjects.
Youth support worker. Work with young people in community or education settings.
Care assistant. Support adults or young people with daily living needs.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. A natural next step if you want to work as a teaching assistant or SEN support assistant.
Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or Level 2. Strengthens your employability and is often required by employers.
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges. Builds on your employability skills with a focus on the education sector.
