Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Corby – Workpays Corby
CostFREE
Duration130 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, daytime with flexible study to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course runs for around 130 hours. You'll develop communication skills, build your confidence in social situations, and gain employability skills to help you move into work. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll need a basic understanding of English and a willingness to develop your personal and social skills.
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 practise social skills to help you interact with others confidently.
You'll build employability skills to help you prepare for work.
You'll learn how to present yourself well in work-related settings.
You'll explore strategies for managing your own behaviour and emotions.
You'll develop skills for working with others as part of a team.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, focusing on real communication and social situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is based on your participation, tasks, and evidence of your skills. 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 and people skills daily.
Retail assistant, working with customers and colleagues in a team.
Care assistant, supporting people in a social or care setting.
Warehouse operative, working as part of a team in a structured environment.
Receptionist, meeting and greeting people and handling enquiries.
Cleaner or facilities assistant, working independently or in a small team.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Certificate, the next step up in the same subject area.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, to strengthen your communication skills for work.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, to build further on your readiness for work.
Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Working Life, a broader qualification covering a range of workplace skills.
