About the course
This programme is designed to introduce learners to the different types of jobs that are available, how to find and apply for them and the requirements of the workplace. Students will work on developing key employability and life skills helping them to increase their confidence and independence. They will be encouraged to work towards their next steps and develop plans to help them progress and develop new skills. Alongside the assessed units, students will work on developing key life skills to help prepare for the future.
This qualification is ideal for students who want to build confidence, gain work skills, and prepare for future careers or internships.
Students will learn how to:
Work effectively with others
Develop confidence, communication skills and independence
Understand employer expectations
Set personal goals
Maths and English:
Students take part in Maths and English sessions on a weekly basis working toward unit accreditation or exams as appropriate. Key Maths and English skills are embedded within the Employability programme with a focus on areas used for employment and daily living such as money handling and time management.
Key Information
Location: Preston Campus
Start date: September 2026
Course length: One Year (35 weeks)
Course Modules
An example of the units covered over the 3 terms are:
Keeping Safe
Career Planning and making applications
Introduction to Health and Safety Awareness in the Workplace
Building working relationships in the workplace
Managing Personal Finance
Working as part of a Team
Awareness of Equality and Diversity
Alternatives to paid work
Coping with Change
Using cooking skills in a domestic kitchen
Ongoing Wider Skills:
Healthy Lifestyle
News Headlines
Identifying appropriate price ranges
Sport Activities
Positive Communication
Team Work
Gaining Independence
British Values
Tutorials
FREDIE
Entry requirements & additional information
To be working towards GCSE grades in Maths and English.
Students take part in a variety of teaching and learning activities. Assessment methods such as written statements, candidate produced posters, annotated research and photographs and witnessed activities are used to build a unit portfolio. There are no final exams.
Students who have completed the Level 1 Employability Course progress to a variety of options including the Level 2 Pre Supported Internships course or other Level 2 provision across the college. Students may progress to voluntary opportunities, paid employment or organisations such as DFN Project Search.
After completing the course, students may progress to:
Supported Internships
Apprenticeships
Volunteering or employment