Weston College – Preparing to work in Further Education

Preparing to Work in Further Education is a 10-day online programme designed for unemployed adults who are interested in exploring a career within the Further Education (FE) sector.

Whether you are considering roles in administration, customer service, learner support, employability, reception, student services or wider college support functions, this course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to work effectively within a college environment.

You will gain nationally recognised qualifications while building transferable employability skills, understanding the FE sector and preparing for progression into employment or further training.

Who this course is for

This course is for adults aged 19 or over who are currently unemployed or seeking employment and interested in exploring career opportunities within Further Education or related sectors. Applicants should have a good standard of written and spoken English, ideally at Entry 3/Level 1 or above.

What you’ll learn

During this course, you will:

• develop an understanding of the Further Education sector and the range of career opportunities available within colleges
• learn how excellent customer service supports learners, employers and visitors in educational settings
• build communication, teamwork and professional workplace skills
• explore the expectations, responsibilities and behaviours required when working in education
• improve your confidence in applying for jobs and progressing into employment
• develop skills in problem-solving, organisation and responding to customer needs
• gain practical employability knowledge to support your next career step

What happens next

Following successful completion of the course, you may progress onto:

• employment within colleges, training providers or education support services
• apprenticeships and entry-level roles within the education sector
• further employability and sector-specific training programmes
• customer service, administration, learner support or business administration qualifications at Level 2 and above