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Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Lancaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Vocational Studies Course in Lancaster. Classes run full-time at Lancaster and Morecambe College, starting in September.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. There are no entry requirements. You'll build employability skills through careers learning, work experience, and employer encounters such as guest speakers. Maths and English are included where relevant. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Vocational Studies.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for 16-18 year old and will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience. The course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course

What you will learn

  • You'll develop employability skills to help you move into work or further study.
  • You'll take part in careers-related learning to explore your options.
  • You'll gain work experience to build practical, real-world understanding.
  • You'll meet employers and guest speakers from a range of sectors.
  • You'll study maths and English as part of your programme where applicable.
  • You'll learn how to plan your next steps, whether that's a job, an apprenticeship, or a higher-level course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, work experience placements, and employer encounters. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college, but the programme is designed around practical, activity-based learning. You'll also take part in educational trips and careers activities throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster and Morecambe College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, working in retail, hospitality, or an office environment.
  • Warehouse operative, supporting stock and logistics for a business.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a residential or community setting.
  • Apprentice in a trade or business, combining work with further training.
  • Retail assistant, serving customers and managing stock on the shop floor.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Public Services qualification, a step toward uniformed service roles such as the police or fire service.
  • Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject such as business, health and social care, or retail, building on the skills from this course.
  • Functional Skills Level 1 or Level 2 in maths or English, if you want to strengthen those qualifications separately.
  • An apprenticeship in a sector that interests you, combining paid work with structured training.
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