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Free Level 1 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Castleford

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPRTRUST
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Castleford. Classes run at Castleford College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks. It builds the skills you need for work, including English, maths and digital skills. You'll also gain work experience and develop teamwork and community skills. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have an informal interview and attend a taster day so the team can make sure the course is right for you.

Who this course is for

Aimed at people aged between 16 and 25, the qualification is free and will not affect your Jobseeker's Allowance. It aims to:

Allow learners to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment Prepare learners for further education programmes, apprenticeships and other work-based learning Provide valuable work experience Provide learners with opportunities to develop their English, Mathematics and Digital Skills

Entry requirements

N/A - informal interview with Prince’s Trust Team Leader and attendance at Taster Day.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills employers look for, including communication and teamwork.
  • You'll practise English, maths and digital skills in a practical setting.
  • You'll gain work experience to build your confidence in a workplace.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for job applications and interviews.
  • You'll explore how to contribute to your community and work with others.
  • You'll develop skills to support progression into further learning or apprenticeships.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Castleford College, with practical activities and work experience built into the programme. Assessment is ongoing and activity-based rather than through formal exams. Your progress is tracked through the work you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College 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.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing and supporting logistics teams.
  • Retail assistant, working on the shop floor in stores.
  • Administrator, supporting office teams with everyday tasks.
  • Care assistant, helping people in residential or community settings.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels or restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your work-readiness.
  • Level 2 Diploma in your chosen sector (such as business, health and social care, or retail), moving into a specific career area.
  • Apprenticeship in a sector that interests you, combining paid work with structured training.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen those qualifications alongside or after this course.
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