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Level 1 Employability and Personal Development Course in Hounslow – MIT Skills West London – Flexible

Cost£91.00
Duration370 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course in Hounslow. Classes run at MIT Skills West London. There are no formal entry requirements. The course covers employability skills alongside sector-specific introductions across areas including health and social care, construction, business and administration, catering, hair and beauty, and more. It also includes units in personal development, literacy, and numeracy. At 370 hours, this is a substantial level 1 skills for employment, training and personal development qualification.

Who this course is for

The NOCN Level 1 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development are designed to provide an introduction to working in the following sectors: Animal Care, Business and Administration, Catering, Construction, Creative Skills, Hair and Beauty, Health and Social Care, Horticulture, Motor Vehicle and Cycle Maintenance and Sport and Leisure as well as more generic employability skills designed to build confidence for the workplace.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for learners undertaking these qualifications.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical employability skills to help you move into work or training.
  • You'll explore sector introductions across areas such as health and social care, construction, catering, and hair and beauty.
  • You'll build personal development skills including assertiveness, citizenship, and managing everyday life.
  • You'll strengthen your literacy and numeracy through dedicated units.
  • You'll learn about digital skills and online safety.
  • You'll create a personal career portfolio to support job applications and interviews.
  • You'll gain awareness of financial topics such as banking basics and dealing with debt.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at MIT Skills West London with flexible daytime attendance. The qualification is unit-based. You complete a minimum of 37 credits, choosing units from personal development, vocational support, and literacy and numeracy groups. Assessment is through the units you complete across the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant: entry-level support roles in residential or home care
  • Catering assistant: kitchen and food service support roles
  • Construction labourer: site support work across trades
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing shop floor roles
  • Horticulture worker: grounds maintenance and garden centre work
  • Business administration assistant: office and admin support roles
  • Hair and beauty assistant: salon support and junior roles
  • Sport and leisure assistant: community leisure centre and activity roles

What you could study next

A level 1 skills for employment, training and personal development certificate is a strong foundation for further study. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, business administration, or construction. Many learners also progress to Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, which employers often ask for alongside vocational qualifications.

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