Level 1 Employability and Enterprise

The course includes the following aspects: Employability You will develop your employability skills, helping you to secure employment in the future. These will include workshops in: searching for jobs, applying for jobs, interview skills and career progression. You will also receive advice and guidance on future study and employment routes. Enterprise You will develop your understanding of enterprise by running a small enterprise activity in a group and exploring teamwork skills. This will also include working on a major live project with the College. Work Experience You will work with external organisations during the course to increase your knowledge of potential opportunities and the skills needed to pursue these. Tutorial and Enrichment You will have weekly lessons with your tutor and access to the College enrichment programme. English and Maths If you have not yet achieved a C at GCSE you will have classes in English and Maths each week. You will develop your employability skills to help you gain future employment. This includes studying English and Maths if you haven’t achieved a C at GCSE. This course is practical based, with some written elements used to support this. Whilst in College you will take part in group activities and discussions, you will keep a portfolio of the work done in class and you will have individual discussions with your tutor to discuss your progress. The course is delivered through a mixture of classroom based activities and online assignments. It will include participating in external projects and visits during the course. You will also spend time in external organisations during your work placements. Upon successfully completing this course you can progress to further study at Leeds City College in your chosen vocational area, at Level 1 or 2. You could undertake an apprenticeship in your chosen vocational area.