Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Halifax – Francis St Calderdale College

CostFREE
Duration455 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Halifax. Classes run at Francis St Calderdale College, full-time during the day. This personal and social skills course runs for 455 hours. You'll develop the everyday skills that help you communicate, work with others, and manage day-to-day situations. The course covers areas like building relationships, taking responsibility, and working as part of a team. An initial assessment helps the college plan your learning at the right level.

Who this course is for

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for everyday situations.
  • You'll practise working cooperatively with others in a group.
  • You'll build skills for managing your own behaviour and emotions.
  • You'll learn how to take responsibility for tasks and follow instructions.
  • You'll develop skills for building and maintaining positive relationships.
  • You'll gain confidence in planning and organising your own activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Francis St Calderdale College. Assessment is ongoing and practical, based on what you do and demonstrate during the course. Your tutor will observe your work and progress in class. There are no written exams. Evidence of your skills is gathered throughout your time on the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Francis St Calderdale College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker, helping people in community or residential settings.
  • Teaching assistant, supporting learners in a school or college.
  • Care assistant, providing day-to-day support to adults or children.
  • Retail assistant, serving customers and working as part of a team.
  • Youth worker, supporting young people in community programmes.
  • Volunteer coordinator assistant, helping organise community activities.

What you could study next

  • Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Certificate. A natural next step to build further on the skills you've gained.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English or Maths. Strengthens your communication and number skills for work or further study.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills. Focuses on practical skills for entering the workplace.
  • Level 1 Health and Social Care Certificate. Opens routes into care and support roles.