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Free Entry Level 2 Preparation for Employment Course in Folkestone

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 Folkestone. Classes run full-time at Folkestone College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 44 weeks and covers communication, teamwork, and speaking to audiences, with maths and English woven throughout. One day each week is spent on a work experience placement, either in the college or with an external employer, to help you explore different career areas. Learning is tailored to you, with individual targets reviewed each term. This course is free for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) up to age 24, and for other young people with a high level of need up to age 19.

Who this course is for

Our Skills for Work courses introduce students to the world of work, as well as increase their confidence and social skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise teamwork through group activities and placements.
  • You'll build confidence speaking to audiences.
  • You'll apply maths and English in everyday work contexts.
  • You'll gain work experience one day per week, in college or with an employer.
  • You'll explore different career areas to help plan your next steps.
  • You'll set and review personal targets each term to track your progress.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and a weekly work experience placement. Assessment is through observation and written work. Throughout the course you'll build a portfolio of evidence that records your skills and progress. Targets are set and reviewed once a term so your learning stays on track.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant. Entry-level customer-facing role in shops.
  • Warehouse operative. Picking, packing, and stock handling.
  • Catering assistant. Food preparation and kitchen support work.
  • Office junior. Admin and reception support in an office.
  • Care assistant. Supporting people in care or community settings.
  • Hospitality team member. Front-of-house work in cafes or hotels.

What you could study next

After this course you could move on to a Step into Work course or a Supported Internship, both of which build further on your employability skills in a more structured work setting. From there, a Level 1 vocational qualification in an area that interests you, such as retail, catering, or business administration, is a natural next step.

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