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Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Hinckley

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 Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, during the daytime on a flexible schedule.

The course covers practical job-search skills, setting career goals, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. You'll build a clear picture of the kind of work that suits you. The course takes around 45 hours of study in total. You'll need a good understanding of English to take part, though no prior qualification is required.

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 the type of work that suits you.
  • You'll learn how to search for job vacancies effectively.
  • You'll write a CV and complete job application forms.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including what to say and how to present yourself.
  • You'll understand what employers look for in a candidate.
  • You'll develop skills for communicating in a workplace setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Hinckley. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks such as writing CVs and practising interview techniques. The course is assessed through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks completed during your sessions. There is no formal written exam.

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

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining premises for a business or school.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting food preparation in a cafe or canteen.
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or older people in a care setting.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2, useful if you want to strengthen your written English for job applications.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2, helpful for roles that involve handling money or data.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Customer Service, a step toward retail and hospitality roles.
  • Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health and Social Care, for those interested in care work.

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