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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Wolverhampton – Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. You'll study a range of vocational subject areas and build practical workplace skills. Two days each week are spent on a work placement, running for 20 weeks. This gives you direct experience in a real working environment.

You'll finish with a Certificate in Employability and Development Skills at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The Course requires students to also participate in a work placement for two days per week for 20 weeks. The Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 qualifications in Employability and Development Skills offer opportunities to a range of learners to gain knowledge and skills in a variety of subject areas. The qualifications provide a flexible approach to study, enabling learners to sample different vocational areas. These qualifications are stepping stones to further study and enable the development of generic transferable skills. The units offered will help learners to gain confidence and overcome barriers to the workplace and to further learning. Objectives of the qualifications The qualifications can be used flexibly to meet learner needs. Depending on the context of the learning and the needs of each individual learner, the qualifications can:  prepare individuals to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge, skills and understanding;  prepare learners for employment;  support a role in the workplace;  encourage engagement in learning. These qualifications have been designed to enable learners to:  Enhance personal growth by developing and / or updating employability skills.  Return to work / plan to return to work;  Progress to a course at the next level in education;  Progress into new areas of work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills employers look for in the workplace.
  • You'll explore different vocational subject areas to find what suits you.
  • You'll gain experience through a structured work placement.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself and communicate professionally.
  • You'll build an understanding of workplace expectations and responsibilities.
  • You'll develop practical skills to support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the centre, covering a range of vocational topics. The course also includes a work placement of two days per week for 20 weeks, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies. Assessment is based on coursework and evidence gathered during your placement and classroom activities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in retail or office settings.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and dispatches goods in a warehouse environment.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages front-of-house duties.
  • Care assistant, supports individuals with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Administrator, carries out general office and clerical tasks for an employer.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your knowledge and improve your job prospects.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful for most job applications and further study.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector such as business, health and social care, or retail, depending on the area you enjoyed most during your placement.

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