Developing Workskills - Entry Level / Level 1

You'll have the chance to research, prepare, and take part in work experience within your local community. The program is designed to integrate crucial life skills, ensuring your independence skills develop and grow. Additionally, it provides opportunities to enhance your maths and English skills at a level that suits you best.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, you are required to show a willingness to learn, participate in and develop skills in a college environment. Following an interview, it is expected that the learner attend a taster session to determine suitability for the course and to ensure that your needs are met. You will also need to participate in regular work experience.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

02/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

All of our foundation courses are 3 days a week and are a year long.

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

What qualification will I achieve?

**What qualification will I achieve? ASDAN Certificate of Employability L1 City & Guilds Employability Skills - E3 City & Guilds Functional Skills Entry level 3 or Level 1 (the appropriate level will be chosen based on the needs of each individual learner)

How is my course assessed?

Assessment is ongoing and consistent throughout the year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via the Personal Development Plan. You will be assessed on an individual basis by the tutor and through the verification of completed portfolio units. The online PDP system allows you to log in and view your progress and targets so you are always aware of your individual achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.