Level 1 Skills For Life and Work

Skills for Life and Work is a course for students who do not have sufficient or appropriate qualifications to enrol on a Level 2 course. The course is designed to assist in providing students with the skills that are required to support them in employment, and to improve and develop their own personal skills.

Course Code: P10689
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Study Type: Full-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Skills for Life & Work

Available Sessions

We have 4 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards.

Why Study This Course

This course is ideal for students who have left school with no formal qualifications, or those who wish to improve their results to access a Level 2 course. The programme offers opportunities to build confidence and develop skills while gaining recognised qualifications in vocational studies, employability and personal development. Students will also study Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT up to Level 2 depending on their initial assessments.

The programme blends classroom-based study with World of Work activities, Work Placement and Duke of Edinburgh/Gaisce/Joint Award.

 

Course Overview

Year 1 - Focus will be on Essential Skills Literacy, Numeracy and ICT, Employability, Personal Development, Award in Vocational Skills and The Duke of Edinburgh / ioint Gaisce Award. All students will undertake World of Work activities and those who demonstrate they are work ready, will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement.

This is a 2/3 year programme depending on the training credit provided by the careers branch.

Year 2/3 – Students choose a vocational area from Retail, Hospitality Services, Construction Studies, Creative or a broad-based programme along with Literacy, Numeracy and The Duke of Edinburgh / Gaisce Award.

*Vocational options vary depending on campus and student numbers.

For further information please contact Course Co-ordinators on:  0345 600 7555 or email

Newtownards Campus – Hannah McGrath   hmcgrath@serc.ac.uk

Bangor Campus – Michelle Graham   michellegraham@serc.ac.uk

Downpatrick Campus – Anne Murphy   annemurphy@serc.ac.uk, Joe McMahon   jmcmahon@serc.ac.uk, or Joanne Murray  joannemurray@serc.ac.uk

Lisburn Campus – Lawrence Kane  lkane@serc.ac.uk, or Tessa Montague Tessa.Montague@serc.ac.uk

 

You will either have no formal qualifications, or if you have not attained a GCSE grade F to D or equivalent in Literacy or Mathematics, you are eligible to apply.

 

A range of Employability and Personal Development units, for example;

  • Planning for Progression

  • Managing Personal Finance

OCN NI Level 1 Award in Vocational Skills

Modules may include (depending on campus, year and vocational choice);

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Exploring Employment Opportunities

  • Painting and Decorating

Depending on results you may be able to progress to a Level 2 programme at the end of the first year, or at the end of your final year.

Available Sessions

We have 4 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards.

Enquiries Information

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Available Sessions

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Level 1 Skills For Life and Work
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Bangor
01/09/2025
 20+
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Level 1 Skills For Life and Work
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Downpatrick
01/09/2025
 20+
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Level 1 Skills For Life and Work
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Lisburn
01/09/2025
 20+
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Level 1 Skills For Life and Work
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Newtownards
01/09/2025
 20+
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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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