Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus
CostFree if you're eligible
Duration96 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Barking and Dagenham College lists a fee of £87 if you're not eligible. Contact Barking and Dagenham College for more info.
Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run at Rush Green Campus, part-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the campus directly to find out what you'd pay. The course runs over 96 hours and covers the practical skills employers look for when hiring. You'll work on things like communication, teamwork, and presenting yourself well to employers. It's a manageable pace that fits around other commitments.
Who this course is for
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
Entry requirements
Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
You'll practise working as part of a team.
You'll learn how to write a CV and complete job applications.
You'll build skills for job interviews, including how to prepare and present yourself.
You'll explore how to find and research job opportunities.
You'll understand what employers expect from workers day to day.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence gathered during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and give feedback on your progress throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant. Frontline role dealing with customers directly.
Warehouse operative. Practical work in logistics and stock handling.
Retail assistant. Sales floor and customer-facing work.
Receptionist. First point of contact in offices or public services.
Care assistant. Supporting people in care homes or in the community.
Administrator. Office-based support across most industries.
Catering assistant. Food preparation and service in kitchens or canteens.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills. A natural next step if you want to go further with your employability qualification.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Useful alongside any employability course and often required by employers.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, business administration, or retail. These lead directly into specific job roles.
