Free Level 1 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPRTRUST

About this course

Free Level 1 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Barnsley College, with flexible daytime attendance over 12 weeks. The course covers the skills you need to move into work or volunteering, including how to work as part of a team and contribute to your community. You must be aged 16 to 24 years old to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

We believe that every young person should have the chance to embrace exciting opportunities. So, we help 11 to 30 year-olds who are unemployed or struggling at school to transform their lives.

The Team programme is also available for employees who would like a chance to develop new interpersonal skills to improve long-term career prospects. Many of the young people we help are in, or leaving, care, facing issues such as homelessness or mental health issues, or have been in trouble with the law.

We have returned £1.4 billion in value to society through our help for disadvantaged young people over the last 10 years alone.

Our free programmes give young people the practical and financial support they need to stabilise their lives. We help them develop key skills while boosting their confidence and motivation so they can continue to dream big.

What’s in it for me?

•A better chance of moving into a job, education or training

•Practical skills that help you in a job and in life

•A real sense of achievement

•Career advice and help with job-hunting and your CV

•The chance to make a difference in your community

You will, among other things:

  • Be part of a team of 15 people for 12 weeks
  • Take on community projects of your choosing
  • Have an action-packed residential week
  • Take part in two weeks’ work experience

Whilst there is no direct progression, successful candidates have the skills and confidence to apply for work or study.Rotherham (Dearne) and Barnsley (Broadway) will start in September 2018, date to be confirmed. The course will run for 12 weeks.

Entry requirements

You must be aged between 16-24 years old.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the communication skills needed in a workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
  • You'll explore how to find and apply for jobs.
  • You'll build an understanding of your role in your local community.
  • You'll learn how to manage yourself and your responsibilities at work.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Barnsley College. Learning is flexible, so sessions are shaped around your needs. Assessment is ongoing and practical, based on the work you produce and your participation in activities. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 12 weeks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, supporting customers in retail or hospitality
  • Care assistant, helping people in residential or community settings
  • Warehouse operative, working as part of a logistics team
  • Volunteer coordinator assistant, supporting community projects
  • Receptionist, handling enquiries and admin in an office
  • Youth support worker, working with young people in community settings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, to build on your employment knowledge and strengthen your CV.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, to develop the core skills many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service, if you want to move into a customer-facing role.
  • An Apprenticeship at Level 2, to earn while you learn in a specific job role.