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Level 1 Employability Skills at Leigh Training Centre

CostFREE
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start20 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills in Leigh. Classes run at Leigh Training Centre. The course runs full-time during the day and takes around 25 weeks to complete. You'll develop the skills, qualities, and attitudes employers look for, alongside motivation and the confidence to move into work or a more independent life. Work experience is included as part of the course. You can also work toward Functional Skills in English and maths if you need them. There are no specific entry requirements. City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills with certificate.

Who this course is for

This 25 week course helps young people to develop skills to enter or move on to in the world of work or lead a more independent life. It gives you the chance to build your confidence and motivation as well as developing the important skills, qualities and attitudes which are wanted by all employers. Alongside completing this qualification and the work experience component you will also have the opportunity to complete Functional Skills in English & Maths if required.

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills and attitudes employers look for in the workplace.
  • You'll build motivation and the drive to take on new challenges.
  • You'll gain practical experience through a work placement.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself effectively to employers.
  • You'll work on communication and teamwork skills used in everyday working life.
  • You'll have the opportunity to improve your English and maths through Functional Skills if needed.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Leigh Training Centre, supported by a work experience placement. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you build throughout the course. Your progress is reviewed as you work through each part of the qualification. If you take Functional Skills in English and maths alongside the course, those are assessed separately.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock in shops.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home.
  • Hospitality team member: working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.
  • Receptionist: meeting visitors and handling calls and admin.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: maintaining buildings and workplaces.
  • Delivery driver's assistant: supporting logistics and delivery rounds.

What you could study next

After completing this employability skills qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in a specific sector, such as a Level 2 Award or Certificate in Customer Service, Business Administration, or Health and Social Care. If you complete Functional Skills English and maths at Level 1 during the course, Level 2 Functional Skills would be a natural next step, as many employers and further training programmes ask for Level 2 in both subjects.

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