Workskills

Working in conjunction with our partners across Essex and the South East, the Bright Futures Training Centre have a range of free* training courses available for you to study whilst social distancing measures are in place.

These short courses are FREE* and typically take 6-8 weeks to complete, based on 4 hours of study per week. There is no need to attend face to face lessons, the courses are delivered online so all you need is an electronic device with internet connection and you can study at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. These varied learning programs cover many areas of interest and will help you to further your subject knowledge and understanding that could be vital in helping you to progress in your current employment or if you are currently looking for work, secure a new job. Whilst you study you will have the full support of a dedicated Assessor to assist with any questions, they will also be responsible for assessing your completed assessments, providing feedback on your work.

You may only apply for ONE course at a time. Once you have completed that course you can apply for another up to a maximum of four courses. Please do not submit more than one application as doing so will delay your application being processed. If you choose to study the Health and Safety in a Construction Environment course, please note that this is joined with the L1 Certificate in Employability Skills.

REMEMBER: There is no cost whatsoever, so sign-up today and start learning something new!

The courses are free* to study if you are:

  • Aged 19 or over
  • Living in UK and an EU resident for the last 3 years
  • Have settled status in the UK if you are not a UK or EU national

*Costs for adult programmes has changed. If you live in a devolved area you may have to pay for your programme(s). This includes residents of Greater London or Greater Cambridge and Peterborough. More about funding

 

COURSES

BTEC L1 Award in Workskills – Hospitality Apply

This Explorer Course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to try something new in a vocational sector at level 1. It will give you a realistic idea of what it would be like to work in the hospitality sector. 

There are three main themes that run through this qualification, you will study the importance for recognising personal strengths, skills and qualities for the workplace, about local job availability that meets your own strengths, skills and qualities and how to set goals to develop own strengths, skills and qualities for job opportunities. 

Please note: To successfully complete this course you will need regular access to an electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with internet connection (a camera is ideal but not essential). To enable you to access and contribute to the online lessons you will need to register for a free Microsoft Teams account, you will be unable to achieve the qualification without this.

BTEC L1 Award in Workskills – Business Apply

This Explorer Course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to try something new in a vocational sector at level 1. It will give you a realistic idea of what it would be like to work in the business sector. 

There are three main themes that run through this qualification, you will study the importance for recognising personal strengths, skills and qualities for the workplace, about local job availability that meets your own strengths, skills and qualities and how to set goals to develop own strengths, skills and qualities for job opportunities.

Please note: To successfully complete this course you will need regular access to an electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with internet connection (a camera is ideal but not essential). To enable you to access and contribute to the online lessons you will need to register for a free Microsoft Teams account, you will be unable to achieve the qualification without this.

BTEC L1 Award in Workskills – Digital Technology Apply

This Explorer Course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to try something new in a vocational sector at level 1. It will give you a realistic idea of what it would be like to work in the digital technology sector. 

BTEC L1 Award in Workskills – Health and Social Care Apply

This Explorer Course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to try something new in a vocational sector at level 1. It will give you a realistic idea of what it would be like to work in the Health and Social Care sector.

There are three main themes that run through this qualification, you will study the importance for recognising personal strengths, skills and qualities for the workplace, about local job availability that meets your own strengths, skills and qualities and how to set goals to develop own strengths, skills and qualities for job opportunities.

Please note: To successfully complete this course you will need regular access to an electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with internet connection (a camera is ideal but not essential). To enable you to access and contribute to the online lessons you will need to register for a free Microsoft Teams account, you will be unable to achieve the qualification without this.

BTEC L1 Award in Workskills – Logistics Apply

This Explorer Course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to try something new in a vocational sector at level 1. It will give you a realistic idea of what it would be like to work in the logistics sector.

There are three main themes that run through this qualification, you will study the importance for recognising personal strengths, skills and qualities for the workplace, about local job availability that meets your own strengths, skills and qualities and how to set goals to develop own strengths, skills and qualities for job opportunities.

Please note: To successfully complete this course you will need regular access to an electronic device such as a desktop computer, laptop or tablet with internet connection (a camera is ideal but not essential). To enable you to access and contribute to the online lessons you will need to register for a free Microsoft Teams account, you will be unable to achieve the qualification without this.