Free Entry Level 3 Employment, Teamwork and Community Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 12 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build practical skills in employment, teamwork and community life, covering what employers look for and how to work well with others. This free employment, teamwork and community course for adults is a solid starting point if you're building towards work or further study.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop the skills employers look for in the workplace.
You'll practise working as part of a team on shared tasks and goals.
You'll explore your role in the community and how to contribute positively.
You'll build communication skills for work and everyday situations.
You'll learn how to present yourself to employers, including at interview.
You'll understand workplace rights and responsibilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real workplace and community scenarios. Assessment is ongoing through tasks, activities and observation rather than formal exams. Your tutor will check your progress throughout the 12 weeks and support you to complete each part of the Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, using communication and teamwork skills daily.
Warehouse operative, working in structured team environments.
Care assistant, supporting people in community or residential settings.
Retail assistant, applying workplace and customer-facing skills.
Administrator, using organisation and communication in an office role.
Community support worker, helping people access local services.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to develop your work-readiness further.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful alongside any employment course.
Level 1 vocational qualifications in health and social care, business, or customer service, depending on the career direction you want to take.
