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Free Entry Level 2 Preparation for Employment Course in Broadstairs – Broadstairs College

CostFREE
Duration44 weeks
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 2 Preparation for Employment Course in Broadstairs. Classes run full-time at Broadstairs College, five days a week over 44 weeks. This preparation for employment qualification focuses on communication, teamwork, and speaking to audiences, alongside embedded maths and English. One day each week is spent on a work experience placement, either in college or with an external employer, to help you explore different career options. Learning is personalised, with individual targets reviewed each term to support your progress. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course.

Who this course is for

Our Step for Work courses prepare students for employment as well as increase their confidence and social skills. The course is accredited and students will gain an Entry 3 Certificate in Progression into Employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise teamwork in real tasks and group activities.
  • You'll build confidence speaking to audiences.
  • You'll strengthen your maths and English alongside your employability skills.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement one day per week.
  • You'll create a portfolio of evidence to record your skills and progress.
  • You'll explore different career areas to help you decide what to do next.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities, group work, and observation. Assessment is through observation and written work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course to show the skills you have developed. Targets are set and reviewed each term so your learning stays on track.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Broadstairs College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant. Serving customers and supporting store operations.
  • Warehouse operative. Picking, packing, and stock handling roles.
  • Catering assistant. Supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Care assistant. Supporting adults or young people in care settings.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative. Maintaining buildings and workspaces.
  • Office junior. Administrative support in a workplace environment.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Step into Work course or a Supported Internship at Broadstairs College, both of which build further on your employability skills. From there, you might progress to a Level 1 vocational qualification in an area that interests you, such as retail, catering, or care, to develop more job-specific skills.

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