Free Entry Level 2 Personal and Social Skills Course in Redditch – Workpays Redditch
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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch during the day, with flexible study to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course for adults covers communication, confidence, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. The course runs for around 130 hours in total. You'll finish with the 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 self-awareness and understand how your behaviour affects others.
You'll practise working with others and contributing to a group.
You'll learn how to manage your time and take responsibility for tasks.
You'll explore what employers look for and how to present yourself well.
You'll gain practical employability skills to help you move toward work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Redditch, with flexible attendance during the day. Learning is activity-based and practical, covering real communication and social situations. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, drawing on the work you produce throughout the course. There are no formal written exams.
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. Communicating with customers face to face or by phone.
Receptionist. Meeting and greeting people, handling enquiries.
Warehouse operative. Following instructions and working as part of a team.
Retail assistant. Serving customers and supporting store operations.
Care assistant. Supporting people in a community or residential setting.
Administrator. Organising tasks and communicating in an office environment.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1). Strengthens your reading, writing, and communication skills for work and further study.
Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Employability Qualification. Builds on the skills from this course with a sharper focus on job searching and workplace readiness.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject. Once you have your personal and social skills qualification, you can move into a subject area that interests you, such as health and social care, business, or retail.
