Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration42 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills course in Lincoln. Classes run at Lincoln College, full-time during the day. This employability skills course runs for 42 weeks and covers the core skills needed to work in health and social care. You'll develop communication, teamwork, and workplace skills alongside an introduction to care settings. An initial assessment helps make sure this level 1 employability skills qualification is the right starting point for you.

Who this course is for

Are you someone who really cares about people? Would you like to help people through old age, illness or disability, offering them dignity and respect? If the answer is yes, then a job in health and social care may be for you!

This is an Entry Level to Level One programme which will develop the skills required for a vocation working within the “Health and Social Care” profession. It is for school leavers and young people who need extra support with learning. A greater sense of independence and self-confidence will be achieved by building on skills and strengths. From attending and completing this course, you will achieve an E Three or Level One Certificate in Skills for Working in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries.

All courses include English and Maths, you will follow accredited Functional Skills qualifications, as well as Continuing Personal/Professional Development, tutorials, enrichment and enterprise projects and a work experience placement.

During the year, you will also undertake work experience placement that gives you a direct insight into working in a health and social care setting. You can also become involved in your local community by taking part in Social Action Projects. Guest speakers, workshops and practical-based lessons give you a holistic view of what health and social care is and provides you with creative and effective learning opportunities

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for working with people in care settings.
  • You'll practise teamwork and how to work alongside colleagues.
  • You'll learn about health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace.
  • You'll build skills in personal organisation and reliability at work.
  • You'll explore the values of dignity and respect in health and social care.
  • You'll gain an understanding of roles and responsibilities in care environments.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at Lincoln College during the day. You'll learn through a mix of taught sessions, group activities, and practical tasks. Assessment is based on coursework and observation rather than formal exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout the 42 weeks to make sure you're developing the skills the qualification requires.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: supporting people in their homes or residential care
  • Healthcare support worker: helping clinical staff in NHS or private settings
  • Support worker: working with adults with disabilities or mental health needs
  • Personal assistant: providing one-to-one support to an individual
  • Domiciliary care worker: delivering care visits in people's own homes
  • Day centre support worker: supporting adults in community day services

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main qualification for care assistants working in regulated settings, and a common next step after this programme.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: useful alongside or after this course if you want to strengthen your literacy and numeracy for further study or work.
  • Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care: a shorter qualification that builds on the knowledge covered here.

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