Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Hinckley
CostFREE
Duration106 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, during the daytime with flexible study to fit around you. 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 day to day. 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 work-based skills needed to find and keep a job.
You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.
You'll understand what employers expect from you in a workplace.
You'll practise communication and teamwork skills used in real work settings.
You'll explore how to manage your time and responsibilities at work.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop further.
You'll learn how to handle challenges and progress in a job role.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, helping you apply skills directly to work situations. Assessment is built into your coursework and tasks completed during the programme. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're developing the skills covered by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - dealing with customers face to face or by phone
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock handling roles
Retail assistant - serving customers and maintaining the shop floor
Administrator - supporting office teams with everyday tasks
Care assistant - supporting people in care homes or in the community
Cleaner or facilities operative - maintaining buildings and workspaces
Kitchen assistant - supporting catering teams in food preparation
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills - the next step up, covering more advanced workplace skills and broadening your options.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - strengthens your application for jobs and further training.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector - such as customer service, care, or retail, to qualify for specific roles.
