Free Level 2 Further Learning and Employment Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOpen Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Further Learning and Employment Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Riseholme College, full-time during the day. This free further learning and employment course runs over one year and is delivered in small groups across a range of subject pathways, including Health, Social Care and Science, Agriculture and Animal Care, Catering and Hospitality, Business Administration, and Sport. You'll develop communication, teamwork, personal action planning, and life skills alongside maths and English. The course has no formal entry requirements.

Who this course is for

Please see our website for more details on this and other courses.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for use in everyday and workplace situations.
  • You'll practise teamwork and following instructions in practical settings.
  • You'll build personal action planning skills to support your own development.
  • You'll study maths and English at a level appropriate to you.
  • You'll explore a subject pathway relevant to your chosen area, such as health and social care, animal care, catering, sport, or business administration.
  • You'll develop life skills to support your move into further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical activities in small groups. The course is designed around hands-on learning that reflects your chosen subject pathway. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your individual needs, covering personal and social development, maths and English, and your pathway subject area.

What you will need to bring

The provider lists specific items you'll need. Bring one pair of steel toe cap boots, one pair of college-branded overalls, one pair of gardening gloves, a folder with dividers, and stationery including pens, pencils, and a notepad. All other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided by Riseholme College.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant. Entry-level support roles in care settings.
  • Animal care assistant. Support work in animal welfare or farm environments.
  • Catering assistant. Kitchen and hospitality support roles.
  • Business administration assistant. Office and admin support roles.
  • Sports and leisure assistant. Support roles in gyms, leisure centres, or clubs.
  • Nursery or classroom support assistant. Entry-level roles working with children.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Skills for Further Learning and Employment. The natural next step at Riseholme College, building on what you've covered in your chosen pathway.
  • Level 1 Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Employability). Develops your employability skills further and prepares you for Level 2 vocational study.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen subject area, such as health and social care, animal care, or catering, leading toward employment or further training.