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Level 1 Progression Course in Cambridge

CostFee:1200.00 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 Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day. The course fee is £1,200, with a concession rate of £70 for eligible learners. This two-year level 1 progression qualification helps you build personal and social skills, resilience, and practical life skills for working life. Alongside the progression classes, you'll work toward qualifications in maths and English, at Functional Skills or GCSE level depending on your starting point. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll attend an informal interview and taster day before starting.

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 the workplace.
  • You'll build resilience and confidence for working life.
  • You'll study maths and English at a level suited to your starting point.
  • You'll work toward a City and Guilds Employability qualification at Level 1.
  • You'll practise everyday life skills including cooking and home management.
  • You'll explore what employers expect and how to meet those expectations.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Cambridge Regional College. Learning is practical and classroom-based, covering employability skills, maths, English, and life skills. You'll be assessed through coursework and tasks matched to your level. Before the course starts, you'll attend an informal interview and taster day so the team can plan your learning around your current skills and goals.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock in shops.
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and processing orders.
  • Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care settings.
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation and kitchen support roles.
  • Catering assistant: serving food in cafes, canteens, or hospitality venues.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant: maintaining buildings and workspaces.
  • Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling basic admin tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: the next step if you want to reach the standard employers recognise as equivalent to GCSE.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Employability Skills: builds on Level 1 and strengthens your job-readiness.
  • Vocational Level 2 qualifications in areas such as health and social care, hospitality, or retail, depending on the career direction you want to take.
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