Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Redditch
CostFREE
Duration106 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Employability Skills Course in Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch during the day, with flexible study to suit 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 Certificate in Employability Skills (Entry Level 3).
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 practical skills to help you prepare for employment.
You'll learn what employers expect from workers in a job role.
You'll explore how to maintain employment and progress in your career.
You'll practise work-based skills that help you perform effectively day to day.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop as an employee.
You'll build an understanding of workplace behaviour and professional standards.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Redditch, with flexible attendance during the day. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on real workplace situations. You'll be assessed through coursework and tasks that reflect the skills covered in the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - dealing with customers and handling queries
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock handling roles
Retail assistant - serving customers and maintaining the shop floor
Administrator - supporting office teams with day-to-day tasks
Care assistant - supporting people in care or community settings
Cleaner or facilities operative - maintaining buildings and workspaces
Catering assistant - working in kitchens, cafes, or canteens
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills - builds on Entry Level 3 and covers more advanced workplace skills.
Functional Skills English and Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1) - strengthens your core skills and opens more job and training options.
Level 1 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as retail, care, or business administration - a direct route into sector-specific training.
