Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus, full-time during the day. This is a free employability skills short course designed to help you build the skills employers look for. The course runs for around 600 hours in total. You'll cover practical areas that support you in finding and keeping work. Gateway Qualifications awards the qualification.
Who this course is for
Employability L1 Award E&T [Step to Work] (GSO00AAAL1 25/26GA) is based in the Foundation & Progression department and is designed to help you develop skills in this area. We have chosen GATEWAY as the exam board for this course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements available on request.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in workplace settings.
You'll practise working with others and contributing to a team.
You'll learn how to present yourself to employers, including in interviews.
You'll explore how to search and apply for jobs effectively.
You'll build awareness of workplace expectations and professional behaviour.
You'll develop skills in planning and organising your own work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus. Learning is hands-on and practical, with tasks and activities that reflect real workplace situations. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the centre can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Coast College Great Yarmouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing and dispatching orders.
Care assistant, supporting people in a care home or community setting.
Hospitality team member, working in a café, hotel or restaurant.
Cleaner or facilities operative, keeping buildings clean and safe.
Delivery driver's mate or logistics assistant, supporting distribution teams.
Office junior or admin assistant, handling basic administrative tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step that goes deeper into workplace readiness.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, which many employers ask for alongside an employability qualification.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, business administration, or retail, once you have a clearer idea of the work you want to do.
