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Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Kettering

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This free personal and social skills course runs for around 60 hours and covers communication, confidence, and the practical skills employers look for. You'll work on the personal and social skills that help in interviews, workplaces, and everyday situations. No prior qualifications are needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit and to plan your learning.

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 work and everyday situations.
  • You'll build the personal and social skills that support job applications and interviews.
  • You'll practise working with others and contributing to group tasks.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself confidently in professional settings.
  • You'll explore employability skills that employers look for in new staff.
  • You'll understand how to manage your own behaviour and responses in social situations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real communication and social situations. Assessment is ongoing through tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no formal written exam. Your progress is reviewed throughout, so you get support at each stage.

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

  • Customer service assistant, using communication and people skills daily.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling enquiries professionally.
  • Retail assistant, working with customers and colleagues on the shop floor.
  • Care assistant, supporting people with day-to-day needs and social interaction.
  • Warehouse operative, working as part of a team in a structured environment.
  • Administrator, handling correspondence and supporting office teams.

What you could study next

After this course, you could move on to a Functional Skills English or Maths qualification at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 to strengthen your employability further. A Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills would be a natural next step. If you have a specific sector in mind, a Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in areas like customer service, business administration, or health and social care could open doors to employment.

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