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

CostFREE
Duration29 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, full-time during the day. This course runs for 29 weeks and covers three core areas: personal development, vocational support, and literacy and numeracy. You also choose optional units linked to specific job sectors, including catering, construction, business administration, animal care, and creative subjects. The skills for employment, training and personal development qualification helps you understand your options and make informed choices about work and further study. Open to learners aged 16 to 18.

Who this course is for

This Level 1 Award 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 confidence and motivation.
  • You'll explore vocational options linked to job roles in sectors such as catering, construction, and business administration.
  • You'll practise literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to make informed choices about careers and further training.
  • You'll build an understanding of what employers expect from workers in your chosen sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Waythrough Education Centre. The course combines taught sessions with practical activities across the mandatory and optional units. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including tasks and activities linked to each unit. There are no formal written exams.

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

  • Kitchen assistant: entry-level catering role in cafes, schools, or restaurants.
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and supermarkets.
  • Animal care assistant: support role in kennels, pet shops, or veterinary practices.
  • Construction labourer: site support work across the construction industry.
  • Business admin assistant: office and admin support in a range of organisations.
  • Care assistant: entry-level support work in residential or community care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in your chosen sector (such as catering, construction, or business administration): the next step toward skilled employment in that field.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your applications and meets employer requirements.
  • Apprenticeship in your chosen sector: combines paid work with further training and a recognised qualification.

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