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Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham – South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus – Daytime

CostContact the provider
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

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About this course

Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances. The course may be free for some learners, and fees may apply for others.

Over one year, you'll build the practical skills employers look for. Units cover communication, teamwork, job searching, and preparing for interviews. You'll also develop skills in planning and presenting yourself professionally.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Introductory Award in Employability Skills at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This one-year qualification is for you if you are looking to start a career in the construction sector and learn a trade as a plasterer. There are separate classes for 16-18 year olds and for adults. You will be introduced to the world of construction at our dedicated training facility based in the Bordesley Green campus. State-of-the-art workshops, equipped with professional quality tools, means that you will be learning in an environment which simulates a real-life building site.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements other than an interest in learning more about construction with a view to working in the industry.

16-19 year old learners are also required to attend English and maths lessons, either as a Functional Skill or GCSE, unless they are exempt and have previously attained a GCSE grade 4 and above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise teamwork and working with others.
  • You'll learn how to search and apply for jobs.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews with confidence.
  • You'll build skills in planning and organising your time.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the campus. Teaching includes group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. You'll be assessed through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

South & City College Birmingham Bordesley Green Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling basic admin tasks.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings, though further training is usually needed.
  • Office junior, carrying out general admin duties in a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, useful for meeting employer entry requirements.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject such as business, health and social care, or retail, to move into a specific career area.
  • An apprenticeship at Level 2, combining paid work with structured training in your chosen sector.
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