Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This free employability skills course runs for around 600 hours and covers the practical skills employers look for when hiring. You'll work toward a level 1 employability skills qualification that helps you prepare for work, further training, or an apprenticeship. The course sits in the Foundation and Progression department and uses Gateway Qualifications as the awarding body. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Employability Skills L1 Cert E&T [Step to Work] (FKL00AAAEX 25/26LA) is based in the Foundation & Progression department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in workplace settings.
You'll practise working with others and contributing to a team.
You'll build skills in planning and organising your own work.
You'll learn how to present yourself to employers, including job applications and interviews.
You'll explore the expectations and responsibilities of being in work.
You'll develop problem-solving approaches relevant to everyday work situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus during the day. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course. The centre will confirm the full details of how you'll be assessed before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching orders.
Care assistant, supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining workplaces and public buildings.
Delivery driver's mate or logistics assistant, supporting distribution teams.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills. A natural next step if you want to strengthen your employability skills qualification further.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Useful alongside or after this course, and recognised by employers and colleges.
Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, retail, or hospitality. These lead directly into employment or apprenticeships.
