Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Hinckley
CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course runs over 60 hours and covers communication, confidence, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll need a basic understanding of English to join, but you don't need a formal qualification to get started. You'll have an initial assessment so the centre can plan your learning at the right level.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people who would like to improve their personal and social skills. It is a course designed to improve confidence and communications skills as well and giving you valuable employability skills to help prepare you for the world of work.
Entry requirements
A desire to improve your personal and social skills and using them to help gain employment in the future is important. You will require an understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for everyday and workplace situations.
You'll build self-awareness and understand how your behaviour affects others.
You'll practise working with others, including in team and group settings.
You'll learn how to manage your time and take responsibility for tasks.
You'll explore what employers look for and how to present yourself well.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas you want to develop.
You'll gain practical skills to help you move into employment or further training.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with group activities, discussion, and practical tasks. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is based on your participation and the work you produce in class. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will observe your progress and review the evidence you build up over the 60 hours of study.
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, using communication and people skills daily.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling enquiries professionally.
Retail sales assistant, working with customers and colleagues.
Care assistant, supporting people with day-to-day needs.
Warehouse operative, working as part of a team in a structured environment.
Administrator, organising tasks and communicating clearly in an office setting.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English (Level 1 or Level 2): strengthens your written and spoken English for work and further study.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills: builds directly on this personal and social skills qualification with a focus on job-readiness.
Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject (such as health and social care, business, or customer service): opens the door to specific career paths once you have the foundations in place.
