Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre. The course combines ESOL and IT skills, helping you develop the English language and digital skills you need to move into further study or work. It runs full-time during the day and typically takes one year to complete.

Who this course is for

This is for learners who wish to gain Extended Certificate in IT - ESOL

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your spoken and written English for everyday and workplace situations.
  • You'll build your reading and comprehension skills in English.
  • You'll practise listening and responding in English across different contexts.
  • You'll develop core IT skills, including using computers, software, and the internet.
  • You'll learn how to communicate clearly in a working or learning environment.
  • You'll gain study skills to help you succeed in further education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is hands-on, combining language practice, IT tasks, and group work. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and includes written tasks, practical IT activities, and tutor observation. Your progress is tracked across both the ESOL and IT elements of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College Arts Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: uses English and IT skills daily
  • Receptionist: needs clear communication and computer skills
  • Retail assistant: requires confident spoken and written English
  • Data entry clerk: relies on IT and accuracy
  • Administrator: combines IT, written English, and organisation
  • Teaching assistant support role: benefits from strong English skills

What you could study next

  • Level 2 ESOL: develop your English further toward a qualification recognised by employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills English: the recognised equivalent to GCSE English, useful for many job applications and further study.
  • Level 2 IT or Digital Skills qualification: build on the IT element of this course for more specialist roles.
  • Level 2 Diploma in a vocational subject: once your English and IT are at Level 2, many vocational courses become accessible.

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