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Free Level 1 Employability and Personal Development Course in Newton Aycliffe – Waythrough Education Centre

CostFREE
Duration33 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course in Newton Aycliffe. Classes run at Waythrough Education Centre. This course is open to 16 to 18 year olds and runs full-time during the day for 33 weeks. The skills for employment, training and personal development qualification covers personal development, vocational support, and literacy and numeracy. You also choose from optional vocational areas including catering, construction, business administration, and animal care. The level 1 skills for employment, training and personal development classes help you explore career options and build the skills employers look for.

Who this course is for

This Level 1 Certificate qualification will help you to improve your motivation and confidence, and learn skills that are relevant to employment and personal development which will help you to make informed career and progression choices.

The qualification has 3 Mandatory Sections; · Personal Development · Vocational Support · Literacy and Numeracy

As well as optional sections specific to particular job roles; · Animal Care · Business Administration · Catering · Construction · Creative Skills · Hair and Beauty · Horticulture · Motor Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance · Sport and Leisure

The units can be adapted to many vocational situations which will enable you to develop transferable employability skills.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 - 18

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal development skills to support your motivation and career choices.
  • You'll build vocational knowledge in a sector that interests you, such as catering, construction, or business administration.
  • You'll practise literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the workplace.
  • You'll explore employment options and learn how to make informed progression decisions.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself to employers and understand workplace expectations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waythrough Education Centre, covering the three mandatory sections and your chosen vocational area. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence gathered across the 33-week programme. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will assess your work against each section of the qualification as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Waythrough Education Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Catering assistant: entry-level kitchen and food service roles
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing shop floor work
  • Business administration assistant: office and admin support roles
  • Animal care assistant: kennels, pet shops, or veterinary support
  • Construction labourer: entry-level site work with further training
  • Warehouse operative: stock handling and logistics roles

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in your chosen vocational area (such as catering, business administration, or construction) - the natural next step to deepen your skills and improve your job prospects.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - useful alongside or after this qualification if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
  • Apprenticeship in a relevant sector - this qualification can help you prepare for an apprenticeship application.

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