Free Entry Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Oldham. Classes run at Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs over 17 weeks and is open to Greater Manchester residents. You'll develop speaking and listening skills, including pronunciation, simple communication, and following instructions. Classes cover how to engage in discussions, pick out key information from conversations, and follow single-step instructions. This free employability skills course for adults is a practical starting point for building the communication skills employers look for.
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 pronunciation to communicate more clearly.
You'll develop skills for taking part in simple conversations and discussions.
You'll learn how to follow the gist of spoken communication.
You'll practise picking out specific detail from what you hear.
You'll build confidence following single-step spoken instructions.
You'll develop the listening skills needed in everyday work situations.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre. Teaching focuses on speaking and listening activities, including group discussions and practical communication tasks. Assessment is based on the skills you demonstrate during the course. Before you start, you'll attend a placement interview so the centre can confirm the right level for you. Call 0161 770 5187 to arrange your assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling face-to-face or phone enquiries
Retail assistant, communicating with customers and colleagues
Care assistant, following instructions and supporting daily routines
Warehouse operative, following verbal instructions in a team setting
Receptionist, greeting visitors and taking messages
Cleaner or catering assistant, working in teams with clear communication
What you could study next
After this entry level employability skills qualification, you could move on to:
Entry Level 2 or Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Award, building on your speaking and listening skills
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, developing reading and writing alongside communication
A broader Entry Level or Level 1 vocational course in an area such as retail, care, or hospitality, putting your communication skills to use in a specific job sector
