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Free Level 1 Skills for Work Course in Wallsend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Skills for Work Course in Wallsend. Classes run full-time during the day at Tyne Metropolitan College.

This skills for work qualification builds the practical and personal skills employers look for. You'll cover areas such as communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness. The course runs over one year and has no specific entry requirements.

You'll finish with a NOCN Certificate in Vocational Studies at Level 1.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SKILLTM | Course Title = Skills Builder TM | Qualification Aim Reference = 6010157X | Qualification Aim Title = Certificate in Vocational Studies | College Delivery Area = Foundation Studies - Tyne Metropolitan College (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll build confidence in following instructions and completing tasks.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.
  • You'll explore different types of work and career options.
  • You'll develop basic digital and numeracy skills used in everyday work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. Activities include group work, practical tasks, and discussions. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tyne Metropolitan College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serves customers and handles stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picks and packs orders in a distribution centre.
  • Catering assistant, supports kitchen and serving teams in a cafe or canteen.
  • Care assistant, helps people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintains buildings and communal spaces.
  • Administrator, carries out basic office and data entry tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to strengthen your CV and job-readiness.
  • Functional Skills Maths or English at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, business, or construction, depending on the career you want to pursue.
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