Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Leicester
CostFREE
Duration106 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, during the daytime on a flexible schedule. This free employability skills course for adults covers the practical skills you need to find work, stay in a job, and progress. You'll explore what employers expect, how to communicate at work, and how to manage your own performance. The course runs for around 106 hours in total.
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 communication skills needed to work effectively with colleagues and managers.
You'll learn how to present yourself professionally when applying for jobs.
You'll understand what employers expect from you in a workplace.
You'll build practical skills for managing your own performance and behaviour 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 Leicester. Learning is flexible, so sessions are structured around your needs. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks and evidence of your skills. There are no formal exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester 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 - following workplace procedures and working in a team
Retail assistant - serving customers and maintaining store standards
Admin assistant - supporting office tasks and communicating professionally
Care assistant - working with people in a supportive, structured environment
Catering assistant - working as part of a kitchen or front-of-house team
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills - builds on this course with more depth and broader workplace topics.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 - strengthens the core skills many employers look for.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector - such as retail, care, or business administration, to move into a specific career area.
