Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Market Harborough – Workpays Market Harborough
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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough, daytime, with flexible study to suit you. This free personal and social skills course for adults covers communication, confidence-building, 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 for around 130 hours in total. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Personal and Social Skills (Entry 2).
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 practise skills that employers look for when hiring.
You'll learn how to present yourself effectively in work-related settings.
You'll explore strategies for managing relationships at work and in daily life.
You'll develop personal organisation and self-management skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, focusing on real communication and social situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, based on the work and tasks you complete in class. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant: communicating with customers face to face or by phone.
Receptionist: greeting visitors and handling enquiries professionally.
Retail assistant: serving customers and working as part of a team.
Care assistant: supporting people in their daily lives with empathy and communication.
Warehouse operative: working in a team environment with clear communication.
Cleaner or facilities assistant: reliable, self-managed work in a range of settings.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Certificate: the next step up if you want to develop these skills further before moving into employment or further training.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 3 or Level 1: strengthens your communication skills and opens more job and training options.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills: builds directly on this course and prepares you for job applications and interviews.
