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Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Kettering

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 Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, during the day.

The course covers around 45 hours of study. You'll work on setting career goals, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. The course also helps you understand what employers look for.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Award in Employability Skills at Entry Level 3.

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 practise writing job applications and CVs.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews with confidence-building exercises.
  • You'll learn what employers expect from workers.
  • You'll develop skills for searching and applying for jobs.
  • You'll understand how to present yourself professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Kettering. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks. You'll be assessed through short written tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal exams.

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

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing goods in a warehouse.
  • Cleaner, maintaining buildings and facilities for an employer.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their homes or a care setting.
  • Kitchen assistant, helping prepare food in a café or canteen.
  • Office administrator, handling basic admin tasks for a small business.

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 in Customer Service, a next step if you're aiming for retail or hospitality work.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, builds further on the skills you gain in this course.

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