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Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact South & City College Birmingham for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham. Classes run at South and City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus, full-time during the day. Fees vary depending on your circumstances, so contact the campus directly for details.

The course is aimed at learners working at or towards Entry Level 3 in maths and English. It covers communication skills, independence, and preparing for the world of work. You'll also explore volunteering, work placements, and community activities such as gardening and animal care. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Award in Work Ready Skills at Level 1.

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 build independence and confidence in everyday situations.
  • You'll explore volunteering opportunities in your local community.
  • You'll prepare for work placements and supported internships.
  • You'll learn about community activities including gardening and animal care.
  • You'll develop practical skills to help you move into employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the Handsworth Campus. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks linked to work and community life. Your progress will be assessed through coursework and ongoing observation by your tutor. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South and City College Birmingham Handsworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Volunteer, supports community projects and builds your work experience.
  • Warehouse operative, picks and packs goods in a warehouse setting.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains shop displays.
  • Catering assistant, helps prepare and serve food in a kitchen or cafe.
  • Gardening or grounds maintenance worker, maintains outdoor spaces for employers or councils.
  • Animal care assistant, supports the care of animals in a shelter or farm setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, strengthens your literacy and numeracy for further study or work.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, builds on this course and prepares you for a wider range of jobs.
  • Level 2 Award in Work-Based Learning, develops practical skills for a specific sector.
  • Supported Internship or Traineeship, gives you structured work experience with employer support.
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