Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Market Harborough

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 Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough, during the day.

The course covers practical job-search skills. You'll explore how to set career goals, write applications, and prepare for interviews. It takes around 45 hours of study in total. You'll need a good understanding of English, but no prior qualification is required.

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 write job applications and cover letters.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews.
  • You'll learn how to search for job vacancies effectively.
  • You'll understand what employers expect in the workplace.
  • You'll build a CV that reflects your skills and experience.

How you will learn

Classes are taught in a classroom at Workpays Market Harborough. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough 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 buildings and facilities.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting chefs and keeping kitchens clean.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls at a front desk.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English or Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1), useful if you want to strengthen your core skills for work.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a step up that covers job-readiness in more depth.
  • Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, care, or hospitality, if you have a specific sector in mind.

Related courses at Workpays Market Harborough

More courses near you