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

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

Are you a school-leaver or an adult looking to learn a trade and become a qualified plumber? This one year, Level 2 qualification does not make you a fully qualified plumber, however it allows you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the plumbing sector. For 16-18 year olds who have not passed their GCSE maths and English and hold a Grade 3, you will be able to re-take your exams.

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate motivation and a keen interest in the plumbing and building services engineering industry. For 16-18 year olds a Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing is a requirement and GCSE Maths and English Grade 3 or above in each subject or equivalent. For Adult learners Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English is a requirement. Some relevant industry experience is desirable. An interview and an assessment at the college may also give you entry to the course.

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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