Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Corby – Workpays Corby
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, during the day with flexible study to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course for adults covers communication, confidence, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll need a basic understanding of English to join, but you don't need a formal qualification. The course runs over 60 hours.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people who would like to improve their personal and social skills. It is a course designed to improve confidence and communications skills as well and giving you valuable employability skills to help prepare you for the world of work.
Entry requirements
A desire to improve your personal and social skills and using them to help gain employment in the future is important. You will require an understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for everyday and workplace situations.
You'll build practical employability skills to help you move into work.
You'll learn how to present yourself confidently to others.
You'll practise working with others and contributing to group situations.
You'll explore how to manage your own behaviour and emotions in social settings.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby. Activities include group discussions, practical tasks, and one-to-one support. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on your participation and the work you produce in class. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using communication skills in a retail or service role.
Warehouse operative, working as part of a team in a structured environment.
Care assistant, supporting people in a community or residential setting.
Receptionist, meeting people and handling day-to-day enquiries.
Catering assistant, working in a kitchen or front-of-house team.
Cleaner or facilities assistant, a reliable entry point into steady employment.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Award, the next step up in the same subject area.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, to strengthen your reading and writing for work.
Level 1 Award in Employability Skills, building on the foundation this course gives you and moving closer to Level 2 study.
Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working Life, a broader qualification covering workplace readiness.
