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Level 1 Employability Skills Course in West Byfleet – MIT Skills West Byfleet

Cost£51.00
Duration130 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Employability Course in West Byfleet. Classes run at MIT Skills West Byfleet, full-time during the day.

This employability qualification covers the skills employers look for when hiring. You'll explore job searching, CV writing, interview techniques, and workplace behaviour. The course runs for around 130 hours of study. There are no formal entry requirements, and the course is open to anyone aged 16 years or over.

You'll finish with a NOCN Level 1 Certificate in Employability.

Who this course is for

The NOCN Level 1 Award and Certificate in Employability are aimed at those learners who:

  • are preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed and seeking to

improve their employability for a return to work;

  • are not in education or training;
  • are serving, or have recently served, a custodial or community sentence and need

intensive preparation for employment.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking this qualification. This qualification is available to learners aged 16 years or over.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including how to find and apply for vacancies.
  • You'll write and improve a CV tailored to employers.
  • You'll practise interview techniques and how to present yourself well.
  • You'll learn about workplace behaviour and what employers expect.
  • You'll build skills in communication and working with others.
  • You'll understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at MIT Skills West Byfleet. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks like writing a CV and preparing for interviews. Assessment is through portfolio work and practical tasks completed during the course, rather than a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West Byfleet will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching orders.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting catering teams in cafes or canteens.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Administrator, handling basic office tasks for a small employer.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to strengthen your job-readiness further.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, qualifications many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service, useful if you want to work in retail or hospitality.
  • Sector-specific Level 2 qualifications in areas such as care, logistics, or catering, depending on the role you are aiming for.
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