Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Melton Mowbray

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time during the day. This employability skills qualification runs for one year and combines practical vocational projects with literacy, numeracy, teamwork, and work-readiness skills. You'll study alongside Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths. No formal entry requirements apply, though you'll generally need to show English skills at around Entry Level 3. The course suits those preparing for further study or moving toward employment.

Who this course is for

Who is this for? The Vocational Pathways course prepares students for further education or the workplace. It includes meaningful vocational sessions and a Level 1 Qualification in employability skills. Through practical projects, students build confidence, develop literacy and numeracy, and gain skills relevant to today’s job market. The pathway is also designed to allow students to build confidence and have a successful transition to full time study programmes the following year. Alongside Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths, students develop the attitudes and behaviours essential for success, equipping them to make informed choices about their next steps. What does this look like?

A personalised curriculum tailored to each student’s abilities and aspirations Focus on practical life skills, work readiness, teamwork and communication, confidence building, goals and aspirations and hands on vocational experience Curriculum sequenced to scaffold learning across the year A Level 1 employability qualification

Progression:

Level 1 or Level 2 study programme (M&E dependent) Transition into further education or employment Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements but students will generally be able to demonstrate English skills at Entry Level 3, as well as a willingness to learn and progress.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop work-readiness skills valued by employers and colleges.
  • You'll practise teamwork and communication through practical projects.
  • You'll build literacy and numeracy skills alongside your vocational learning.
  • You'll explore your goals and aspirations to plan your next steps.
  • You'll gain hands-on vocational experience relevant to today's job market.
  • You'll develop the attitudes and behaviours needed to succeed in work or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical projects, hands-on vocational sessions, and classroom activities. The curriculum is personalised to your abilities and sequenced to build your skills across the year. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Classes are full-time and run during the day at Brooksby College.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: customer-facing role in shops and stores.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home.
  • Hospitality team member: working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
  • Catering assistant: food preparation and kitchen support roles.
  • Groundsworker: outdoor maintenance and landscaping work.
  • Construction labourer: site support across building and trades.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 or Level 2 study programme in a vocational subject (such as construction, health and social care, or hospitality) at Brooksby College or another college.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside vocational study.
  • An Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training in a trade or sector of your choice.

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