Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Redditch – Workpays Redditch
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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch, during the day with flexible attendance to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course runs over 60 hours and covers communication, confidence, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll develop the personal and social skills that employers look for, giving you a stronger foundation for job applications and interviews. No prior qualifications are needed, just a willingness to improve. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Entry Level 2 Award in 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 your communication skills for everyday and workplace situations.
You'll build your understanding of how to work with others and in teams.
You'll learn how to present yourself confidently in job applications and interviews.
You'll explore personal skills such as managing your time and taking responsibility.
You'll practise social skills that help you interact effectively with colleagues and employers.
You'll gain employability skills to help you move into work or further training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Redditch. Learning is flexible, so sessions are designed to suit different starting points. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no exams. Your progress will be reviewed throughout, and the centre will support you to complete the work at your own pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch 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.
Warehouse operative, where reliability and teamwork matter.
Care assistant, supporting people with day-to-day needs.
Receptionist, handling enquiries and representing an organisation.
Cleaner or facilities operative, a common entry point into steady work.
Kitchen assistant, working as part of a catering team.
What you could study next
Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Award, the next step up in the same subject area.
Functional Skills English Entry Level 2 or 3, to strengthen your reading and writing for work.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 2 or 3, useful for many job roles.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, building on what you've learned here toward more formal work-readiness qualifications.
