Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Worcester

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Worcester. Classes run at National Star College Worcester, during the daytime with flexible study options.

The course covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a job, or move toward greater independence. Topics include preparing for employment, communication in the workplace, and managing everyday tasks. Around 60 hours of study are involved in total.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Award in Employability Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.

The qualifications have been designed in collaboration with a range of experts from various industry sectors, training providers and employment and recruitment professionals to ensure the content matches what is needed and valued by today’s employment market, also meeting the needs for study programmes, Traineeships and TechBacs.

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills for finding and applying for jobs.
  • You'll practise communication skills used in work settings.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself well to employers.
  • You'll build skills for working as part of a team.
  • You'll explore ways to manage your time and daily responsibilities.
  • You'll develop techniques that support independent living.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Learning is flexible and can be shaped around your individual goals. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that show what you can do. Your tutor will support you throughout and help you build evidence of your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star College Worcester 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 organising stock.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Volunteer worker, contributing to a community or charity role.
  • Office junior, carrying out basic administrative tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, the next step up from Entry Level 3 and recognised by more employers.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful alongside any employability qualification.
  • Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, catering, or business administration, depending on the career you want to pursue.

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