Entry Level 3 Employability and Professional Development Course in Chelmsford. Classes run at ACL Chelmsford, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. You'll explore different career pathways and build practical job-seeking skills, including CV writing and online job searching. The course runs over 5 hours in total, making it easy to fit around other commitments. It covers the skills and knowledge employers look for when you're preparing to enter or return to work.
Who this course is for
Embark on your journey to employment with this qualification course designed to help you prepare for the world of work.
What you will learn
You'll explore different career pathways and what they involve.
You'll write and improve a CV to use in job applications.
You'll practise searching for jobs online.
You'll develop professional communication skills valued by employers.
You'll identify your own strengths and how they relate to work.
You'll learn what employers expect in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at ACL Chelmsford. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real job-seeking tasks such as CV writing and job searching. Assessment is carried out through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There is no formal written exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Chelmsford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support worker: entry-level roles in care and community settings.
Care assistant: supporting people in residential or home care.
Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and stores.
Warehouse operative: stock handling and logistics roles.
Receptionist: front-of-house and administrative support.
Catering assistant: food preparation and service environments.
Cleaner or facilities assistant: building and facilities support roles.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills: builds on what you've covered and prepares you for Level 2 study.
Level 2 Certificate in Employability and Personal Development: the next step if you want a stronger qualification to show employers.
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care: a route toward support worker and care assistant roles.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1: strengthens your applications and opens more job options.
