Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Kettering
CostFREE
Duration106 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, 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 stronger 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 have an initial assessment to confirm Entry Level 3 is the right starting point.
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 find and apply for jobs.
You'll learn what employers expect from workers in a range of roles.
You'll practise how to present yourself well in a workplace setting.
You'll explore how to manage your time and meet responsibilities at work.
You'll understand how to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.
You'll identify ways to progress and develop within a job role.
You'll build confidence in using your existing skills in a work context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Kettering, 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 exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and the centre will use your initial assessment to plan your learning from the start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a team
Retail assistant, serving customers and managing stock
Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives
Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining workplace environments
Kitchen assistant, supporting catering and food preparation teams
Administrator, handling basic office tasks and communications
Delivery driver's mate, supporting logistics and distribution work
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, to build further on what you've learned and strengthen your job-readiness.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful if you want to meet employer requirements or move into further training.
Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, care, or business administration, depending on the type of work you want to move into.
