Distance Learning - Employability Skills Certificate L1 (24/25)

Course Overview

Gaining meaningful employment is not easy. This means that key knowledge and skills are vital to ensure that job hunters can make the most of every opportunity. Knowledge of the working environment, motivation techniques, and communication strategies are all part of what can make employees effective and successful in their roles. These are the kinds of things you will learn about on this level 1 course. We would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to boost their knowledge of employment skills, boost their confidence in applying for jobs, or is thinking of moving into supporting and guiding jobseekers.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) where you can study at any time and at your own pace. We ask that learners complete their courses within the given timeframe and that as a broad average most courses can take approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete. However, timeframes are flexible on a person-by-person basis should any learners require reasonable adjustments or other additional support.


What topics are covered?

  • Understanding mindset
  • Understanding motivation
  • Setting targets
  • Self improvement
  • Problem solving at work
  • Creative thinking
  • Coping with change
  • Working in a team
  • Job application skills
  • CV writing
  • Job search skills

Success Story

  • "Thoroughly enjoyed this course with Bath College and felt very well supported by all the different offers of learning and guidance. Found both my tutor and my course contacts very helpful and understanding to work alongside."
  • "It has been a while since I've been in a formal learning environment. On the whole this was an excellent course and a very good experience."
  • "I really enjoyed completed the course. At age 52 I thought my learning days were behind me but now find myself looking to do another one."

Course Details

Course Type: Part Time Qualification
Campus: Distance Learning (Online)
Duration: 24 Weeks
Age Group: 19+

Certificate in Employability Skills L1

Code

S22EMP1/RRF1A

Duration

24 Weeks

Price
19+ Fully Funded

£0.00

19+ Co-Funded

£0.00

Non-Funded

£540.00

Location: Distance Learning
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Frequently asked questions

Gaining meaningful employment is not easy. This means that key knowledge and skills are vital to ensure that job hunters can make the most of every opportunity. Knowledge of the working environment, motivation techniques, and communication strategies are all part of what can make employees effective and successful in their roles. These are the kinds of things you will learn about on this level 1 course. We would recommend this course to anyone who is looking to boost their knowledge of employment skills, boost their confidence in applying for jobs, or is thinking of moving into supporting and guiding jobseekers.

Learners start and complete our distance learning courses every day, all year, so there is no need to wait until term begins. The courses are designed to be ready when you are, so you can fit it into your schedule.

Study takes place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE) where you can study at any time and at your own pace. We ask that learners complete their courses within the given timeframe and that as a broad average most courses can take approximately 6-8 hours per week to complete. However, timeframes are flexible on a person-by-person basis should any learners require reasonable adjustments or other additional support.

  • Learners must live in England
  • Learners must not live in a local combined authority, apart from West of England Combined Authority (WECA)
  • Learners must have lived in the European Economic area or the UK for at least the last three years
  • Non-UK nationals will be asked to supply evidence of their immigration status
  • Learners aged 19-23 must already hold a either a full level 2 qualification, or 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above
Learners are paired with an experienced assessor and they submit work and are assessed online using the virtual learning environment e-Assessor Pro. Learners are given detailed feedback on their work by their assessors. Any reasonable adjustments to assessment arrangements are made on a person-by-person basis.
Our distance learning courses are planned to meet both local and national skills needs. These courses are ideal as additional development for professionals, or as introductions to topics and issues which are relevant to finding work or further training. Distance learning students are able to access careers advice via the college's Student Services team. several of our courrses complement each other and learners are able to study up to three courses each academic year (1st August-31st July).
Distance learning relies on communication between you and the college. We appreciate that learners with busy lives might face challenges in keeping up with their courses. All we ask is that learners stay in touch with us. Learners who don't risk being withdrawn from their courses.
Remote distance learners are afforded access to every kind of support available to on campus learners. This includes Welfare support and additional learning support. We have a dedicated Learning Support coordinator who can offer one-to-one support to learners. This can be for a myriad of reasons, ranging from disability, learning difficulties, or just needing some help after being out of education for a long time. There is no need to have a formal diagnosis of any condition to access this support.
Our courses have set durations however we are sympathetic with learners who have busy lifestyles and other demands on their time. As a general average we recommend that learners spend approximately 6-8 hours learning time per week. This can include interacting with learning content, completing assessments and other learning such as secondary reading, research or receiving learning support. Any learner who has concerns with the time commitment should contact us to discuss ways we can support them.