L1 Exploring Employability Skills | Furness College

L1 Exploring Employability Skills

CORE is a programme available to 16–18 year olds at our Channelside campus. In our dedicated CORE unit, you’ll find a small, nurturing environment that helps you build confidence, develop new skills, and prepare for your next steps, whether that’s progressing to a wider college course or moving into employment.

CORE programmes offer a variety of subjects and experiences designed to make learning engaging and relevant. Our CORE Pathway Coaches support you every step of the way, helping you discover your strengths through practical tasks, the use of technology, and activities that suit different learning styles.

At Level 1 you will study Employability Skills, with the option of Health and Social Care or Projects as your pathway.

All courses include maths and English at either GCSE or functional skills level, depending on previous qualifications gained. Each student will be assessed during induction to determine what level they are currently working at so that learning can be tailored specifically to their needs.

You can enrol at anytime throughout the year.

Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

Level 1 Exploring Employability Skills

This pathway is an introduction to exploring and utilising employability skills in a range of vocational areas. Students will also be prepared by understanding personal development necessary for progression into the world of work, apprenticeships or further education. Topics include presentation skills, time management, preparing for interviews and other employability related subjects. This pathway would be ideal for students who would like to discover careers and vocational opportunities or for those unsure of their next steps.

Level 1 Exploring Employability Skills, Health and Social Care Pathway (Adults, Children and Young People)

This is an introduction to caring for people of all ages, from birth to older adults, looking at various topics including communication in health and social care (adult, children and young people) early years and child care, safeguarding, caring for babies and children and the role and responsibilities of the adult social care worker. This course is ideal for anyone wanting to working in adult social care, child care or the health sector.

Level 1 Exploring Employability Skills, Projects Pathway

This pathway is designed for people who prefer to learn in a more hands on approach, who would like the opportunity to develop different skills for future employment and getting prepared for working in practical environments. This pathway includes team and confidence building skills, as well as life skills preparing students for independent living and would be ideal for anyone who is looking for a career in a practical vocational sector.

How long is the course?

Students may take up to 12 months to complete the programme. You can enrol at any time throughout the year.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for CORE, only a willingness to learn and work towards a Level 1 qualification.
You will complete assessments with us to ensure that you are placed on to the right level of course including English and Maths.