Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll build the practical skills employers look for, covering areas such as communication, teamwork, and working with others. An initial assessment helps make sure this is the right level for you and shapes your learning plan. This free employability skills course is a strong starting point if you want to move into work or further study.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace.
You'll practise working as part of a team.
You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
You'll explore how to find and apply for jobs.
You'll build skills in planning and organising your time.
You'll understand what employers expect from workers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is hands-on and practical, with tasks and activities that reflect real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods
Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and facilities
Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives
Kitchen assistant, helping prepare and serve food
Administrator, carrying out basic office and admin tasks
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills. A natural next step to build further on what you've learned.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. Useful alongside or after this course, and often asked for by employers.
Level 1 vocational courses in areas such as health and social care, retail, or hospitality. These open up more specific job routes.
