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Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Skills Course in Worcester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Personal and Social Development Skills Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day. This personal and social development skills qualification is designed for learners at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 with special educational needs who are preparing to enter the workplace. Over one year, you'll explore work interests, develop practical work skills, and strengthen your English and Maths. The course includes a work placement to give you hands-on experience in a real working environment. You'll build a portfolio of your work throughout.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who are working at Level 1 and are preparing to enter the workplace. Students are able to access learning independently but may need limited support to do so. Students learn the skills they need to enter and be functional in the workplace. Students investigate employment preferences and further develop skills in Maths and English in order to prepare them to enter the world of work., , Students will need a notebook and pen. They will need appropriate clothing for their

Entry requirements

Entry Level 3 and Level 1 learners with special educational needs.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore your work interests and employment preferences.
  • You'll develop practical skills needed to function in a workplace.
  • You'll complete a work placement to gain direct experience.
  • You'll improve your English and Maths skills in a work-focused context.
  • You'll set and work toward personal and academic targets.
  • You'll prepare for adulthood and independent living.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself and behave appropriately in a work setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and a work placement. Your tutor will assess you on an ongoing basis and set personal targets to support your progress. You'll build a portfolio of your work over the course of the year. Your tutor will mark your portfolio and meet with you regularly to give feedback.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a notebook and pen. You'll also need appropriate clothing for your work placement. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Supported internship placement. A structured route into paid or voluntary work.
  • Retail assistant. Entry-level customer-facing role in shops or supermarkets.
  • Warehouse operative. Practical work in stock handling and logistics.
  • Catering assistant. Kitchen or café support work in hospitality settings.
  • Care assistant. Supporting people in residential or community care settings.
  • Office junior. Administrative support in a workplace environment.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a mainstream Level 1 or Level 2 qualification at college, depending on your next steps. Options include Level 1 vocational programmes in areas such as health and social care, business, or retail. If employment is the goal, the Supported Internships programme can help you move into paid or voluntary work with structured support.

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