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Level 1 Employability Skills Course in South Shields

Cost£444.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Employability Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out if this is the right starting point for you. The course runs for one year and covers the skills employers look for, from communication and teamwork to planning and self-management. It suits anyone building the foundations needed to move into work or further study.

Who this course is for

Programme Title = SESOL | Course Title = ESOL Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60135591 | Qualification Aim Title = Diploma in Employability Skills | College Delivery Area = Professional and Creative Studies (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 skills in planning and organising your time.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll explore how to search and apply for jobs.
  • You'll develop skills in following instructions and taking responsibility at work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Tyneside College. Teaching is delivered in person, full-time during the day. Assessment is based on coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the year. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will track your progress through the units and support you to build a portfolio of evidence.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers.
  • Retail assistant, working on a shop floor or till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a care or community setting.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Catering assistant, working in a kitchen or food service environment.

What you could study next

After completing this employability qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in a specific area that interests you, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, Customer Service, or Health and Social Care. If English language skills are a focus, an ESOL qualification at Level 1 or Level 2 could run alongside or follow this course. These next steps can open doors to apprenticeships or employment in a range of sectors.

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