Skills for Further Learning and Employment
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- Balliol Road Campus
- Level:
- 1
Course Details
This course is designed to prepare learners for further education, training, or employment by developing a broad and practical skill set that supports both personal growth and professional readiness.
The Open Awards Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Further Learning and Employment offers a diverse curriculum that includes units focused on interpersonal communication, personal confidence, mental health awareness, teamwork, and customer service.
Learners will also gain practical life skills such as cooking, managing anger, understanding body image, and using presentation software. The course promotes inclusivity and awareness through topics like LGBTQ+ understanding and drug awareness, while also encouraging learners to plan for their future careers.
By the end of the programme, learners will be equipped with the confidence, knowledge, and transferable skills needed to progress into further learning opportunities or enter the workplace with a strong foundation.
- Developing Own Interpersonal Skills
- Personal Confidence
- Using Cooking Skills in the Kitchen
- Introduction to a Healthy Lifestyle
- Introduction to Peer Support Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Introduction to Mental Health
- Teamwork Skills
- Introduction to Drug Awareness for the Individual
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Awareness
- Anger Management
- Presentation Software
- Body Image
- Career Planning
- Level 1 or Level 2 vocational course
- Employment
- Supported Internship
Please call our Course Enquiry Team on 0151 353 4444 ext. 6938 or more information.
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Entry Requirements
How much will this course cost me?
Aged 16-18
Free.
Aged 19+
There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
Financial Support (all ages)
You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.
Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions that we are often asked:
If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.
If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.
Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.
You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.
No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.
Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.
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