Level 1 Award in Employability Skills

Course Marketing Title
Level 1 Employability

Overview
Studying the Foundation Learning course at Level 1 will further develop your self-awareness and understanding of working with other people. The teaching team and support staff will help you plan your future career. With their guidance you will learn how to assess your own learning so you understand what you need to do to get a job you can do and enjoy. It’s really important to think about what you enjoy doing (maybe a hobby could turn into a career) and what skills or qualifications you’ll need, how to write a CV and what employers are looking for in your chosen industry. By looking at what you are good at and writing an action plan, you will be ready to progress onto other courses at higher levels at Stockport College.

Entry Requirements
As no formal qualifications are required, the tutors at Stockport College will interview you and carry out an initial assessment to see what skills you already have and then place you on the most appropriate level

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
OCR level 1 Employability You will study three of the following areas: Understanding and assessing their own skills or personal attributes for work Learning about managing money Preparing for a reflecting on a job interview Completing job searches Providing personal information to employers, e.g. CVs and application forms Work placements and work-related tasks Hands-on experience taking part in community projects, running a retail outlet, cookery, shopping. Work experience in the college café or in other vocational areas of the college such as construction

Mandatory Units
Depending on the three areas chosen above, you will: Gain knowledge of self–reflection and self-assessment with regard to their skills or personal attributes for work. They will also gain knowledge on how to develop these skills or personal attributes, via an action plan. Learn how to open a bank account, understand wage slips and bank statements. Gain knowledge of how to budget and understand the causes and consequences of debt. Gain knowledge of how to prepare/plan for a job interview, research essential information about the organisation, prepare questions and answers for interviews, reflect on the interview and understanding how to improve their interview skills. Research jobs, know the relevant job sources, understand how to match skills or personal attributes and interests to job roles, understand how to improve job search skills. Develop skills in presenting personal information, e.g. CV-writing and completing application forms. Gain knowledge of, and practice in, how to present oneself positively to prospective employers. Understand how to reflect upon their own performance in presenting personal information and they could improve. Gain knowledge of safe working practices and procedures, knowledge of risks and hazards and the internal/external sources of information and support on health and safety in the workplace. Develop skills required for work-related tasks, dependent on a particular work placement. Understand the behaviour expected during a work placement and the importance of behaving appropriately. Identify personal goals and reflect on whether these goals have been met. Identify areas for personal improvement needed for completing work related tasks.

Optional Units


Course Assessment
You will complete an evidence diary after they have taken part in the exciting activities. Evidence booklets with learner-friendly tasks which cover all assessment criteria. These include: hands-on experience taking part in community projects, running a retail outlet, cookery, shopping. Work experience in the college café or in other vocational areas of the college such as construction

Progression
Once you have successfully completed the qualification and improved your maths and English skills you can move onto the next level of Employability within the department, seek employment or move onto other courses within the college. This qualification could lead directly into any employment that is relevant to the learner’s wider knowledge/skills set and level of ability. The main purpose of this qualification is to support the learner to overcome barriers to entering employment.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.