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Extended Certificate in Employability Skills Entry Level

at Bishop Auckland College, Bishop Auckland · college

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

Learners looking for the skills companies are looking for

What you need to get on

The course is designed for learners to build interpersonal skills around communication, building friendships and deciding what they would like to do in the future. Groups are usually smaller than the average in the college and have learning support to assist in the classrooms. You do not require exam results to be on the course, but you will attend an informal interview where you will demonstrate your enthusiasm to want to be in the college.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Woodhouse Lane Campus

    Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Bishop Auckland

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