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 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 full-time daytime course runs for 33 weeks and combines a skills for employment, training and personal development qualification with Functional Skills in maths and English. You'll also get opportunities for work experience alongside your studies. The programme is open to those aged 16 to 18, or 19 to 24 with an Educational Health Care Plan, who are resident in the UK. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the right starting point for you.
Who this course is for
Funded via the Education Funding Agency, the Steps 4 Success programme provides tailored support to young people to increase their confidence and qualifications. It also provides opportunities for work experience. Young people work towards a NOCN Certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development as well as Functional Skills in maths and English.
Entry requirements
Aged 16-18 or 19-24 if the student has an Educational Health Care Plan. Resident in UK
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills to help you move into employment or further training.
You'll build your maths skills through a Functional Skills qualification.
You'll build your English skills through a Functional Skills qualification.
You'll gain experience of the workplace through work experience opportunities.
You'll develop personal development skills to support your confidence and independence.
You'll learn how to plan and manage your own learning and goals.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Waythrough Education Centre, attending full-time during the day. Learning is delivered over 33 weeks and covers the skills for employment, training and personal development classes alongside Functional Skills maths and English. Assessment is through coursework and tasks set as part of the NOCN Diploma and the Functional Skills qualifications. Work experience placements form part of the programme.
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
Retail assistant: customer-facing role in shops and stores.
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling.
Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home.
Hospitality assistant: food service, front-of-house, or kitchen support.
Clerical or admin assistant: office-based support and data entry.
Apprentice: entry route into a trade or profession with on-the-job training.
What you could study next
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English: the next step if you want to reach GCSE-equivalent standard in both subjects.
Level 2 Diploma or Certificate in your chosen sector (such as health and social care, business administration, or retail): builds on the skills you've gained and opens more job roles.
An Apprenticeship: combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification in your chosen field.
