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Distance Learning

Certificate in Employability Skills L1

Course Type
Part Time Qualification
Campus
Distance Learning
Level
Duration
24 Weeks

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.

Offering Code
S22EMP1/RRF1A
Start Time
End Time
Start Date
End Date
Day of Week
Fee Rate 16 - 18 Funded
Fee Rate Non-Funded
£540.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Funded
£0.00
Fee rate 19 Plus Co-Funded
£0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Entry Requirements
  • 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
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
How will I be taught and assessed?
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.
What can I do next?
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).
Are there any additional costs?
What else do I need to know?
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.
What is the aim of the course?
Fees and Funding