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Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day.

The course runs over one year. There are no formal entry requirements. It is tailored to your current levels of English and maths. You will build personal and social skills alongside maths and English. You will also try a range of vocational tasters to help you choose a career direction.

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

Who this course is for

FLEX VOTE is a highly supported programme designed to improve your confidence, personal and social skills, employability skills, Maths and English as well as an opportunity to sample different vocational tasters. FLEX VOTE will help you to develop the skills you need to progress onto a Level 1 vocational course, a supported internship, traineeship, or apprenticeship. As you will try a range of vocational tasters, this programme will help you decide on your career pathway. Through lots of different activities, you will be working on gaining self-confidence, developing teamwork skills, and improving your independence.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements as this course can accommodate and be tailored to suit your needs based on your current levels of English and maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop personal and social skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise English and maths in everyday contexts.
  • You'll explore a range of vocational subject areas through taster sessions.
  • You'll build the confidence to communicate with others at work.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll identify a career pathway that suits your interests and strengths.

How you will learn

You will learn through classroom sessions at Wakefield College. The programme is highly supported, with teaching adapted to your current level. You will take part in vocational tasters alongside core English and maths activities. Assessment is ongoing and based on the skills and tasks you complete throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College 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 distribution centre.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a residential or home care setting.
  • Catering assistant, preparing and serving food in a kitchen or canteen.
  • Cleaning operative, maintaining hygiene standards in a workplace or public building.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 vocational qualification in your chosen subject area, the natural next step after this course.
  • Traineeship, combining work experience with English and maths to prepare for an apprenticeship.
  • Supported internship, work-based learning for those who want structured employer experience.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 2, once you have the skills and confidence to apply.
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