Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Hinckley – Workpays Hinckley

CostFREE
Duration130 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, during the day with flexible study options. This free personal and social skills course for adults covers communication, confidence, and the practical skills employers look for. The course runs for around 130 hours in total. You'll need a basic understanding of English to take part, but you don't need a formal qualification to join. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you.

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 work situations.
  • You'll build self-awareness and understand how your behaviour affects others.
  • You'll practise working with others and contributing to a team.
  • You'll learn how to manage your time and take responsibility for tasks.
  • You'll explore employability skills to help you prepare for the workplace.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas you want to develop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley. Learning is flexible, so sessions are arranged to suit your schedule. Assessment is ongoing and based on your participation, activities, and the skills you demonstrate throughout the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant - using communication and people skills daily.
  • Receptionist - greeting visitors and handling enquiries professionally.
  • Retail assistant - working with customers and colleagues in a team.
  • Care assistant - supporting people with day-to-day tasks and wellbeing.
  • Warehouse operative - following instructions and working as part of a team.
  • Administrator - organising tasks and communicating clearly in an office.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - strengthens your written and spoken English for work and further study.
  • Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Employability Qualification - builds on the workplace readiness skills you've started here.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject - moves you toward a specific job role once your confidence and core skills are in place.