Free Entry Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Oldham. Classes run at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day over 17 weeks. This free employability skills course for adults is open to Greater Manchester residents. You'll develop speaking and listening skills, including pronunciation, simple communication, and following instructions. The course runs at a manageable pace, making it easier to fit around other commitments. You'll have a placement interview before you start, so the centre can make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
Greater Manchester residents only. This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed for speaking through pronunciation, simple communication and by engaging within discussions. It will develop the knowledge and skills needed for listening through obtaining information by following the gist, obtaining detail from communication, and following single step instructions.
Entry requirements
You will need to attend a placement appointment interview. Please telephone 0161 770 5187 for an assessment.
What you will learn
You'll practise speaking clearly through pronunciation and simple communication.
You'll develop skills for joining in discussions and conversations.
You'll learn to follow the gist of spoken communication.
You'll practise picking out key details from what you hear.
You'll build confidence following single-step spoken instructions.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre. You'll take part in speaking and listening activities, group discussions, and guided practice. Assessment is based on the skills you demonstrate during the course, covering communication, listening, and following instructions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Coldhurst Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: face-to-face and phone communication skills needed.
Retail assistant: clear communication with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant: listening and following instructions are core to the role.
Warehouse operative: following spoken instructions accurately and safely.
Cleaner or caretaker: working with supervisors and responding to instructions.
School support worker: communicating with staff, children, and parents.
What you could study next
Entry Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification: builds on the communication and listening skills you've developed here.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3: develops your reading, writing, speaking, and listening further.
Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Qualification: a further step toward Level 1 qualifications and wider job opportunities.
