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Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Corby

CostFREE
Duration45 hours
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, daytime and flexible to fit your schedule.

Around 45 hours of study cover setting career goals, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. You'll build the skills employers look for, step by step.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Award in Employability Skills at Entry Level.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for people who have limited employability skills and need support finding and applying for jobs. The course will help to improve your employability skills to help you find a suitable job. You will be given practical skills to help you establish your career goals and find the right job for you.

Entry requirements

A desire to learn about employability skills and use them to find employment in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll identify your career goals and what kind of work suits you.
  • You'll write job applications and cover letters.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews with confidence.
  • You'll learn how to search for job vacancies effectively.
  • You'll understand what employers expect in the workplace.
  • You'll recognise your own skills and how to present them to employers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Corby. The course uses practical activities, group work, and guided tasks. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks and practical exercises. There are no formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a warehouse.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining premises for a business or school.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs and keeping a kitchen running.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Administrator, handling basic office tasks for a small employer.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, to strengthen your written communication for job applications.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, to build the numeracy skills many employers ask for.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Customer Service, a next step toward retail or hospitality roles.
  • Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills, useful for office and admin work.

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