Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or an Entry Level 3 qualification in Computing. All applicants have an initial assessment and interview to confirm the course is the right fit. Over 36 weeks, you'll build transferable skills alongside practical and technical computing content, working through tasks with guidance and developing greater independence as you progress.
Who this course is for
Discover your path to success! Designed to be taken over one year, this certificate develops the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed for you to progress to further study and ultimately to employment.The qualification brings together appropriate content with practical and technical skills in an applied way. As a Level 1 qualification, you'll complete routine tasks by applying your knowledge under supervision, with opportunities to demonstrate greater confidence and independence as you develop.Through engaging, hands-on learning experiences, you'll build a foundation of skills that employers value while exploring potential career paths. Join us to discover your strengths and lay the groundwork for your future studies or career!
Entry requirements
You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 2 or above or Entry 3 qualification in ComputingAll applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
What you will learn
You'll explore game design and development principles.
You'll study the fundamentals of networking.
You'll gain an introduction to programming concepts.
You'll develop transferable skills and behaviours needed for further study and employment.
You'll apply your knowledge to routine, practical tasks under supervision.
You'll build confidence completing tasks with greater independence at merit and distinction levels.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based, applied study that combines technical content with hands-on tasks. Units are completed under supervision and guidance, with opportunities to demonstrate greater independence for higher grades. Assessment is through the completion of set tasks and units, with pass, merit, and distinction grades available depending on the depth and confidence of your work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: entry-level technical support in offices or schools.
Junior web developer: building and maintaining basic websites.
Data entry administrator: inputting and managing digital records.
IT technician apprentice: hands-on technical training with an employer.
Digital marketing assistant: supporting online content and campaigns.
What you could study next
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Vocational Studies: the next step up, deepening your technical and transferable skills.
Level 2 IT User Qualification (City and Guilds or Pearson): focuses on practical digital skills valued by employers.
Level 2 Diploma in Computing or IT: a broader computing qualification that opens routes into apprenticeships or further study.
Level 3 IT or Computing qualification: for those aiming toward higher education or specialist technical roles.
