Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills Course in Leicester
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 Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, during the daytime with flexible study to suit you. This free personal and social skills course for adults covers communication skills, confidence-building, and practical employability skills to help you prepare for work. You'll need a basic understanding of English to take part, though you don't need a formal qualification to join. The course runs for 60 hours in total. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Award in Personal and Social Skills, an entry level personal and social skills certificate recognised by employers.
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 confidence in social interactions and group settings.
You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.
You'll practise skills that support job searching and applications.
You'll understand how to work with others and manage relationships at work.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester. Learning is flexible and delivered during the daytime. Assessment is practical and activity-based, focusing on how you apply your personal and social skills in real situations. There are no written exams. Your progress is assessed through tasks and activities completed during the course.
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, using communication and people skills daily.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling enquiries.
Retail assistant, supporting customers on the shop floor.
Care assistant, working with people in home or residential settings.
Warehouse operative, working as part of a team.
Administrator, supporting office teams with everyday tasks.
What you could study next
Functional Skills English (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): strengthens your written and spoken English for work and further study.
Functional Skills Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1): builds the number skills many employers ask for.
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills: a natural next step to deepen your workplace readiness.
Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as customer service, care, or retail.
