Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Coventry

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 Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry, during the day with flexible study to fit your schedule. This free employability skills course for adults covers the practical skills you need to find work, settle into a job, and keep progressing. 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 no prior qualification is required. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Certificate.

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 skills needed to prepare for and apply for work.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself well to employers, including in interviews.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from you in a job role.
  • You'll practise the communication and teamwork skills used in the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to manage your time and responsibilities at work.
  • You'll explore how to handle challenges and stay in employment.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop further.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Coventry. Learning is flexible, so the pace can be adjusted to suit you. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks and practical activities. There are no formal exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and your tutor will give you feedback to help you develop.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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 organising information.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in care settings.
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and workspaces.
  • Hospitality assistant, working in cafes, hotels, or catering environments.

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, which many employers look for and which support further study.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualifications in a specific sector such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, depending on the work you want to do.

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