Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Further Learning and Employment

The qualification provides a pathway into many sectors giving learners the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in wider employment and career progression opportunities. You will develop self- confidence and interpersonal skills, advance your communication skills and promote personal effectiveness. You will study GCSE maths and English alongside your vocational qualification as well as being expected to undertake work experience as part of the study programme.

Successful completion of this course will equip learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in employment or further study.Many of our learner progress on to level 2 or higher-level qualifications, including Apprenticeships. Furthermore, learners may progress into employment upon completion of the course.

Progression to Level 2 or higher- level qualifications
Apprenticeship programmes
Employment

Learners are assessed in a variety of ways. We establish a learner’s starting point within their induction in our courses and create a tailored learning package in line with the Initial Assessment results. Assessment throughout the course is regular and appropriate; observations, completed written coursework, practical activities and presentations are utilised to assess the progression of our learners.

This further education course is free for all 16-18 year olds who are resident in the UK and the European Economic Area for the last 3 years. (You must be under 19 on 31st August in the calendar year that you start your course).