Level 1 Employability Skills course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This employability skills qualification covers the practical skills and knowledge that employers look for, from communication and teamwork to workplace readiness. The course runs for one year. No specific entry requirements apply; the college will talk through your starting point when you get in touch. A free employability skills course for adults looking to take a focused, full-time step toward work. City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Employability Skills with certificate.
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 used in everyday work situations.
You'll practise working as part of a team.
You'll build an understanding of workplace expectations and professional behaviour.
You'll learn how to present yourself effectively to employers.
You'll develop skills in planning and organising your own work.
You'll explore how to find and apply for jobs.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at South Tyneside College. Learning is hands-on and practical, with activities, group work, and tasks that reflect real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing and coursework-based, so there are no formal written exams. Your progress is measured through the work you produce and demonstrate during the course.
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: front-facing role in retail or hospitality
Warehouse operative: practical work in logistics and distribution
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care
Receptionist: first point of contact in offices or clinics
Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock
Administrator: office-based support across many sectors
Catering assistant: kitchen and food service work
What you could study next
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your written and spoken English for work and further study.
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2: builds the number skills many employers ask for.
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject: once you have your Level 1, a Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, business administration, or retail can open more job options.
