Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Corby

CostFREE
Duration106 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, during the day with flexible study to suit you. This free employability skills course for adults covers the practical skills you need to find work, keep a job, and progress in a role. You'll build on skills you already have and develop a clearer understanding of what employers expect. The course runs for around 106 hours in total. You'll need a good understanding of English to take part, though you don't need a formal qualification to enrol. You'll start with an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people who have already have some employability skills and want to develop them further. The course will help to improve your work-based employability skills to help you maintain employment. You will be given practical skills to help you prepare for employment and to understand the skills needed to progress and succeed.

Entry requirements

A desire to learn about the employability skills needed to work effectively and stay in a job role is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to prepare for employment.
  • You'll learn what employers expect from workers in a job role.
  • You'll explore how to maintain employment and meet workplace standards.
  • You'll identify the skills needed to progress and succeed at work.
  • You'll practise communication and workplace behaviour skills.
  • You'll build on existing employability skills and strengthen weaker areas.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on real workplace situations. Assessment is carried out through tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and the centre will use your initial assessment to shape how your learning is delivered.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Retail assistant, serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.
  • Administrator, supporting office tasks and day-to-day business operations.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and workspaces.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting food preparation and kitchen hygiene.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, to develop your skills further at the next level.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, to strengthen core skills employers look for.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector such as retail, business administration, or health and social care, depending on the job role you're aiming for.

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