Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Leicester – Workpays Leicester
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 Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, during the daytime with flexible study to fit your schedule. This free personal and social skills course covers communication, confidence-building, and employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 2 is the right starting point and to plan your learning. The course runs for around 130 hours. You'll need a basic understanding of English to take part, though no prior qualification is required.
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 your ability to work with others and contribute to a team.
You'll practise managing your own behaviour and emotions in different settings.
You'll explore what employers look for and how to present yourself well.
You'll develop skills for planning and organising your time.
You'll learn how to set personal goals and work toward them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester. Learning is flexible, so sessions are arranged to suit your timetable. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on the work you produce and your participation in activities. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will track your progress and support you at each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
Retail assistant, working on a shop floor or checkout.
Care assistant, supporting people in a home or residential setting.
Warehouse operative, working as part of a team in a logistics environment.
Receptionist, meeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
Catering assistant, supporting kitchen or front-of-house teams.
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.
Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): builds the number skills many employers ask for.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills: a next step that goes deeper into job-search and workplace readiness.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as care, retail, or hospitality.
