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Level 1 Progression Course in Huntingdon

CostFee:1357.00 Concession: 70.00
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Progression Course in Huntingdon. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus, full-time during the day. The course fee is £1,357, with a concession rate of £70 available. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Level 1 Employability Qualification alongside maths and English, at Functional Skills or GCSE level depending on where you start. The programme also covers practical life skills including home skills and cooking. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll attend an informal interview and taster day before starting. The course runs over two years.

Who this course is for

This is a level 1 employability course that helps to develop young people's personal and social skills and resilience for working life.

Young people following this pathway will take a City & Guilds qualification in Employability at level 1 and a City & Guilds qualification in maths and English or a functional skills or GCSE depending on their ability and current qualifications on entry.

The programme offers the chance to develop skills for life including home skills and cooking as well as enterprise skills through project based work.

There is a strong emphasis on developing social skills and social confidence as well as team work and personal resilience.

This course is particularly suitable for young people who have lost their confidence or are unsure about which path they want to take. The highly supportive and small class sizes offers the opportunity to develop self- awareness and self-esteem.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but students will need to able to work towards Level 1 in English and maths and have an interest in returning to study/training. Students will need to attend an informal interview and taster day.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal and social skills for working life.
  • You'll build resilience and confidence for employment and training.
  • You'll work toward a City and Guilds Employability qualification at Level 1.
  • You'll study maths and English at the level that suits you, from Functional Skills to GCSE.
  • You'll practise practical life skills, including home skills and cooking.
  • You'll explore what employers expect and how to meet those expectations.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at the Huntingdon Campus, full-time during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, covering employability skills, life skills, and maths and English. Assessment is through your City and Guilds Employability qualification and your maths and English qualification, which is chosen based on your ability and existing qualifications when you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College Huntingdon Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and stores.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling roles.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home.
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation and catering support roles.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: maintaining buildings and workplaces.
  • Administrator: entry-level office and reception support roles.

What you could study next

After completing this Level 1 progression qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in a subject that interests you, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a Level 2 qualification in Business Administration, or a vocational trade course. If your maths and English have reached the right level, you may also be ready to study Functional Skills Level 2, which is the recognised equivalent to GCSE maths and English.

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