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Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration9 days
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You train while building the personal, social, and work skills you need to enter or return to employment. The course runs over 9 days and covers practical life skills alongside the confidence and communication skills employers look for. It can be combined with vocational training in a specific sector. You must be aged 19 or over and eligible for ESFA funding. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit and help plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is specifically designed to help build the confidence and skills of individuals who need the support and confidence to apply for and enter employment. Whether there has been a history of unemployment or a break in employment, the course will help you get back on the right track.

Our team will develop your personal, social, life and work skills to help get you ready for employment.

We can also combine this course with other vocational or sector specific subjects to help you get your career on track.

Whether its a role in Customer Service, Hair and Beauty or Health and Social Care we have a wide range of options.

Get in touch today and see how we can help.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19 and over and be eligible for ESFA programmes. Our skilled and trained staff will be able to help and guide you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal skills to help you manage day-to-day working life.
  • You'll build communication and social skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise the practical life skills needed to apply for and stay in work.
  • You'll explore how to present yourself confidently to employers.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment.
  • You'll develop an understanding of workplace expectations and responsibilities.

How you will learn

Training takes place in a work-based setting over 9 days. Learning is practical and skills-focused, supported by trained staff who guide you through the programme. Assessment is based on the work and activities you complete during the course. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and staff will help you apply what you learn to real working situations.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level role in residential or home care
  • Support worker: helping adults with daily living and independence
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and stores
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling roles
  • Catering assistant: kitchen and food service support roles
  • Receptionist: front-of-house and administrative support
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: building and premises upkeep roles

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 Certificate, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in a specific sector. A Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care is a common next step for those heading into care or support work. Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 are also worth considering, as many employers ask for these alongside vocational training.

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