The Pearson BTEC WorkSkills Level 1 (Award/Certificate) qualifications are intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for whom a job is a realistic aim within a reasonable timescale.
These courses may form part of a funded Traineeship Programme of study* – click here for more details
Qualification Aims
- Develop learners’ confidence and motivation
- Develop communication skills and job search techniques
- Assist learners in their awareness of opportunities available in employment training or education
- Develop and improve presentation skills
- Develop an understanding of spiritual, moral, ethical, social and cultural issues, environmental issues, health and safety considerations and European developments
- Raise awareness of progression opportunities
- Provide opportunities for candidates to achieve key skills
- Develop learners’ skills to solve work-related problems
Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence
Course Content
WorkSkills Level 1 Award:
- Produce a CV
- Searching for a job
- Applying for a job
- Preparing for an interview
- Solving work-related problems
WorkSkills Level 1 Certificate:
- Produce a CV
- Searching for a job
- Applying for a job
- Preparing for an interview
- Interview Skills
- Working in a team
- Producing a product
- Solving work-related problems
- Self-assessment
