Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Pontypool

CostFREE
Duration150 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Pontypool. Classes run at National Star in Wales, during the daytime with flexible study options.

The course covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a job, or move toward greater independence. Topics include job searching, communication, teamwork, and preparing for the workplace. Around 150 hours of study are spread across the programme at a pace that suits you.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills at Entry Level 3.

Who this course is for

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.

The qualifications have been designed in collaboration with a range of experts from various industry sectors, training providers and employment and recruitment professionals to ensure the content matches what is needed and valued by today’s employment market, also meeting the needs for study programmes, Traineeships and TechBacs.

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-searching skills, including how to find and apply for work.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and completing job application forms.
  • You'll build communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll explore teamwork and how to work well with others.
  • You'll learn how to manage yourself at work, including timekeeping and reliability.
  • You'll develop skills that support independent living.
  • You'll prepare for interviews and understand what employers expect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based activities, group work, and practical tasks. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course. There are no written exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress against the qualification requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star in Wales will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or café.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, keeping buildings clean and tidy.
  • Volunteer worker, contributing to a community organisation or charity.
  • Office junior, supporting admin tasks in a workplace setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to build on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, useful for many jobs and further study.
  • Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, catering, or business administration, depending on the career direction you want to take.

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