Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Kettering – Workpays Kettering
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 Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, during the day with flexible attendance to suit you. This free personal and social skills course covers communication, confidence-building, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll need a basic understanding of English to take part, though no prior qualification is required. The course runs for 60 hours in total.
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 confidence in social interactions with others.
You'll learn how to present yourself effectively to employers.
You'll practise teamwork and working alongside other people.
You'll explore strategies for managing your own behaviour and emotions.
You'll gain practical employability skills to support your job search.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is activity-based and practical, covering real communication and social situations. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, drawing on work you complete during the course. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - uses communication and people skills daily.
Retail sales assistant - working with customers in a shop environment.
Care assistant - supporting people in care or community settings.
Warehouse operative - team-based work in a structured environment.
Receptionist - front-of-house role requiring confidence and communication.
Cleaner or facilities assistant - entry-level role with team working.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills - the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 - strengthens your written and spoken English for work.
Level 1 Award in Employability Skills - a broader qualification focused on job-readiness.
Level 1 Certificate in Personal Development and Employability - a longer qualification covering more ground.
