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Free Level 1 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Wakefield

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 Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 12 weeks. You'll develop the skills needed for employment, including English, maths and digital skills. You'll also gain work experience and prepare for apprenticeships or further learning. No formal qualifications are needed to apply. There's an informal interview and a taster day instead.

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 practical skills needed to find and keep a job.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team in real tasks and activities.
  • You'll build your English and communication skills.
  • You'll strengthen your maths skills in everyday contexts.
  • You'll develop your digital skills for work and study.
  • You'll gain work experience to put on your CV.
  • You'll explore routes into apprenticeships and further learning.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Wakefield College, with a mix of group work, practical activities and individual tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. You'll be assessed on the skills and knowledge you build in each area, including teamwork, employment skills and community involvement. Work experience is also part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield 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 or at a till.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives.
  • Administrator, carrying out office and data entry tasks.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels or restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, to go deeper into workplace readiness and job-search skills.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, which are recognised by employers and colleges as GCSE equivalents.
  • A Level 2 vocational qualification in a sector you want to work in, such as health and social care, business, or IT.
  • An apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training in your chosen field.
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