Skills for Employment Course in Plymouth – City College Plymouth

Cost£150.00
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Jan 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body

About this course

Skills for Employment Course in Plymouth. Classes run at City College Plymouth, full-time during the day. The course runs for 11 weeks and covers the practical skills employers look for when hiring. You'll build knowledge across areas like communication, teamwork, and workplace behaviour. This level 1 skills for employment qualification gives you a solid foundation to move into work or further study.

Who this course is for

https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills used in everyday workplace situations.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from workers in terms of behaviour and attitude.
  • You'll practise skills for finding and applying for jobs.
  • You'll build awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to manage your time and meet deadlines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City College Plymouth. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will assess your progress through the work you produce in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - front-line role in retail or hospitality
  • Warehouse operative - stock handling and logistics work
  • Care assistant - supporting people in care settings
  • Receptionist - administrative and front-of-house duties
  • Retail assistant - serving customers and managing stock
  • Office junior - general admin support in a business

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills - builds on this course with more in-depth workplace skills.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths - strengthens the core skills many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector (such as business, health and social care, or retail) - moves you toward a specific career path.

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