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Introduction to Employability Skills - Pickering & Online
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Course Content

This is a 2-week non-accredited course, which needs to be completed prior to progressing to the NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills.

The course will help you to:
• Understand the content of the Employability Skills qualification
• Assess your English, maths and ICT skills
• Know the time commitments needed, attendance, assessment and planned end dates
• See the different methods of teaching used in the course
• Learn about the possible progression options
• Learn different terminology

Open Entry Requirements


To be eligible for a free funded course you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August 2024 and not be an apprentice, further eligibility may be linked to where you live and we will check that at enrolment stage and may contact you for further information or refer you to alternative provision.
Basic IT skills are essential.

Open What Will I Need?


Face to face sessions – You will need a pen, paper and calculator.
Online sessions - You will need a pen, paper and calculator. You will also need access to a computer or laptop with internet and email.

Open Assessment Methods


Your teacher will give verbal and written feedback throughout the course.

Open What Will I Achieve?


You will gain an understanding of the requirements of the Employability Skills qualification.

Throughout your time learning with us, you will also have developed a whole range of skills that can be transferred from your course to a working environment, your home life or your own personal development.
Skills such as time management, organisation, research skills, networking and presenting ideas are all part of your learning journey along with decision making, problem solving and overcoming obstacles. All these skills will help you to become a confident, self-motivated person and will assist you on your chosen pathway.

Open Progression


NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills
City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Introduction to Customer Service
AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills

Open Is there anything else I need to know?

15059TL
25/04/2025
02/05/2025
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday
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Concessions may be available based on income and benefit status
Atmosphere/Online

Helping you financially

  • English, maths and computing courses (up to level 1) are FREE subject to eligibility (adult learners aged 19+ at 31st August 2024)
  • Reduced course fees for non-qualification courses if you receive a qualifying benefit.
  • Qualification courses at Level 2 or below are FREE if your income is below £25,000
  • Discretionary Learner Support funding relating to cover fees, books etc (qualifications only) T&C apply.
  • Pay for your course in instalments via direct debit (over £100), ask for details.
  • 19+ Advanced Learner Loans for Level 3 courses and above – no repayments until you earn over £25,000

If you are unsure on what price you should pay, please contact us on 01609 536066 or email adultlearningservice@northyorks.gov.uk