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

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

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About this course

Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South & City College Birmingham Hall Green Campus, full-time over three days a week across one year.

Fees vary depending on your circumstances. Contact the college for full fee information.

The course covers communication skills, CV writing, interview preparation, and how to behave in a workplace. You'll also study Functional Skills in Maths and English. Work placements and volunteering opportunities are part of the programme. You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Award in Work Ready Skills.

Who this course is for

This programme is mainly for learners 16-18 or those with an EHCP who have additional needs and who want to progress into the world of employment. If you are thinking about going into employment, work placements or volunteering in your local community, this course will support you to develop confidence, build communication skills and give you more independence. Volunteering in the Community/Gardening/Animal Care Supported InternshipEmployment for all (18 to 30 No EHCP required)

Entry requirements

You will be working at or towards Entry 3 functional skills in maths and English. If you are applying for the Supported Internship, you will need to be aged 16 - 24 with an ECHP. If you are applying for Employment for All you will be a young adult with additional learning needs. You will be able to volunteer or get a placement in the community, you will receive support to do this but you need to be able to travel independently.  Full time course over 3 days, at college and on placement.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll write a CV and a covering letter.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including how to dress and present yourself.
  • You'll explore volunteering, work placements, and community roles.
  • You'll build independence and confidence in everyday work situations.
  • You'll study Functional Skills in Maths and English.
  • You'll gain experience through supported work placements in your chosen pathway.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and supported work placements in the community. The course runs full-time over three days a week, split between college and placement. You'll take part in practical activities covering job-readiness, communication, and independent living skills. Assessment is ongoing and based on your work in class and on placement.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Volunteer worker, a supported first step into regular community roles.
  • Retail assistant, entry-level work in shops and stores.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and stock handling roles.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Gardening or grounds maintenance assistant, outdoor work in community settings.
  • Animal care assistant, supporting staff in kennels, farms, or sanctuaries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability or Vocational Qualification, a natural next step to build on this Award and open more job options.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, strengthening literacy and numeracy for employment.
  • Supported Internship, a structured workplace programme for learners aged 16 to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 2, combining paid work with on-the-job training in a chosen sector.
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