Free Level 1 Learning and Employment Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Riseholme College, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers employability skills, work experience, and practical knowledge that employers look for. You'll spend around three days a week on campus and complete work placements in areas such as hospitality, gardening, sports, and domestic services. The placements are arranged by the college. You'll need a full Entry Level 3 qualification or equivalent, plus GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 1 to 2.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop job search skills to find and apply for work.
You'll write and improve a curriculum vitae.
You'll learn how to understand your pay and manage your money.
You'll explore equality and diversity in the workplace.
You'll gain hands-on work experience across different areas of the college campus.
You'll build practical knowledge relevant to land-based and environmental sectors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions on campus, practical work experience placements, and blended learning activities. Assessment includes practical and oral assessments as well as written assessments. You'll typically be on campus three days per week. Work experience forms a significant part of the programme, with placements organised across multiple areas of the college.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riseholme College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant, supporting people in care settings day to day.
Hospitality assistant, working in catering or front-of-house roles.
Grounds maintenance operative, maintaining outdoor and green spaces.
Domestic services assistant, keeping facilities clean and well-run.
Library assistant, supporting staff and users in a library setting.
Sports and leisure assistant, helping run activities and facilities.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care, a natural next step toward a career as a care assistant.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, to build further on the skills covered in this course.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, which many employers and further study programmes ask for.
A vocational Level 2 qualification in horticulture, hospitality, or sport, depending on which work placement area you enjoyed most.
