Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Lowestoft. Classes run at Lowestoft Campus, full-time during the day. This is a focused route for anyone ready to build the practical skills employers look for. The course runs for around 600 hours and covers key employability skills to help you move into work or further training. It is awarded by Gateway Qualifications, and you will have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.
Who this course is for
Employability L1 Award E&T [Step to Work] (GSP00AAAL1 25/26LA) 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 CV writing and interview preparation.
You'll build skills in planning and organising your own work.
You'll explore how to find and apply for jobs.
You'll develop an understanding of workplace expectations and professional behaviour.
How you will learn
You will learn through classroom-based sessions at Lowestoft Campus. Teaching is delivered in person during the day. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress will be reviewed throughout, and the centre will guide you on what is needed to complete the Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lowestoft Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling queries and supporting customers day to day.
Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or canteen.
Administrator, carrying out basic office and data entry tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills: builds on what you have learned and strengthens your chances with employers who ask for Level 2.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: widely expected by employers and colleges, and a useful step alongside any vocational course.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business administration, customer service, or health and social care, depending on the direction you want to take.
