Level 1 Learning, Employability and Progression Course in Croydon. Classes run at John Ruskin College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. The course builds employability skills through volunteering, enterprise projects, and work experience. You also develop personal and social skills through a tutorial programme with close pastoral support. The course is designed to lead to paid employment in your local community. No formal entry requirements apply, though the course is aimed at those who have completed at least one year of post-16 provision and are not looking for further academic study.
Who this course is for
16 or 16+
What you will learn
You'll develop personal development and assertiveness skills.
You'll build confidence in social and professional situations.
You'll take part in volunteering and citizenship activities.
You'll build digital literacy skills for the workplace.
You'll plan and carry out an enterprise project.
You'll prepare for work through practical preparation activities.
You'll complete a period of work experience.
How you will learn
You'll be assessed through coursework, professional discussions, role play, and practical work. Classes are classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll also take part in volunteering placements and a work experience placement as part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. John Ruskin College will confirm anything else you need before you start. There may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits. You'll be told about these at your interview, and they'll be payable at enrolment.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, supporting customers and stock on the shop floor.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
Care assistant, supporting people in care homes or at home.
Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food.
Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and spaces.
Administrator, carrying out basic office and data entry tasks.
Community support worker, helping people access local services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Employability Skills. A natural next step if you want to build further on the skills from this course.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Useful for most jobs and required by many employers.
Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, business administration, or retail, depending on the work you want to do.
Supported Internship. John Ruskin College also offers a Supported Internship programme for those moving toward employment.
