Free Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Exchange, with daytime sessions designed to fit around other commitments. The course runs over one year, part-time. It builds the practical and communication skills needed to move into work or further study, with a focus on early years and childcare settings. You'll develop the knowledge that supports roles such as nursery practitioner. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Details of the Hairdressing - Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Further Learning and Employment course can be found by visiting: https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/courses/Hairdressing-Level-1-Certificate-in-Skills-for-Further-Learning-and-Employment
You'll develop communication skills used in childcare and early years settings.
You'll build an understanding of child development and how to support young learners.
You'll learn how to work safely and follow safeguarding procedures.
You'll practise teamwork and professional behaviour in a care environment.
You'll explore the skills needed to progress into further training or employment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Learning Exchange. Assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, and observation. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single end-point test.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Learning Exchange will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Nursery practitioner - supporting children's play and development in a nursery
Nursery assistant - helping qualified staff in early years settings
Childcare worker - working in a day nursery, crèche, or children's centre
Early years helper - assisting in reception classes or pre-school groups
Playworker - supporting children in out-of-school clubs or play schemes
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Practice - the next step toward working as a qualified nursery practitioner in a staffed ratio role.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - strengthens your application for further childcare training or employment.
Level 3 Early Years Educator - the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, and the route to leading a room or taking on more responsibility.
