Free Level 1 Occupational Studies for the Workplace Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, full-time during the day. This occupational studies for the workplace qualification runs for 35 weeks and covers the practical knowledge and skills employers look for across a range of workplaces. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll develop practical workplace skills valued across different industries.
You'll learn how to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities in a work environment.
You'll explore how to manage your own time and workload.
You'll build an understanding of teamwork and professional behaviour at work.
You'll gain knowledge of how different workplaces are organised and how they operate.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hugh Baird College Bootle. Assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence built up over the 35 weeks. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course to support your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor in stores.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
Care assistant, supporting people in care homes or community settings.
Receptionist, managing front-of-house duties in an office or service setting.
Administrator, carrying out general office and clerical tasks.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in a vocational subject, such as Business Administration, Health and Social Care, or Retail, to deepen your skills in a specific sector.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen your literacy and numeracy alongside your workplace knowledge.
An apprenticeship at Level 2, combining paid work with structured training in your chosen field.
