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Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyASDAN
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Employability Course in Manchester. Classes run at North Ridge High School, full-time during the day.

The course helps you build the skills employers look for. You'll explore topics like communication, teamwork, and workplace behaviour. It's designed for people who are working toward employment and want to feel more ready for the world of work. The course runs over one year.

You'll finish with an Entry Level 3 Award in Employability.

Who this course is for

The ASDAN Entry Level Award in Employability (Entry 3) is designed to help learners develop the skills needed to become successful employees. The primary purpose of this qualification is to support them in overcoming barriers to entering work. It is primarily intended for young people and adults who are not yet ready for employment but for whom a job is a realistic aim within a reasonable timescale. It may also suit those experiencing the workplace for the first time that need to develop employability skills. The course has a work placement element.

Entry requirements

Education Health and Care Plan Working at Entry level 3 DBS

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll learn about workplace behaviour and expectations.
  • You'll explore how to find and apply for jobs.
  • You'll build skills for managing your time and responsibilities.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at North Ridge High School. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks linked to real workplace situations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing the skills you've developed. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Ridge High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a warehouse.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and service teams.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and facilities.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives.
  • Office junior, helping with admin tasks in a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1, strengthens your reading and writing for work.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1, builds confidence with numbers used in everyday jobs.
  • Level 1 Award in Employability Skills, the next step up from this qualification.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, moves you closer to a wider range of jobs.
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