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Free Entry Level Employability Skills Course in Redditch – Workpays Redditch

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 Redditch. Classes run at Workpays Redditch, during the day with flexible study to suit you.

The course covers around 45 hours of study. You'll work on setting career goals, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. It also builds the practical skills you need to search for work with confidence. A good understanding of English is helpful, though you don't need a formal qualification to join.

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 practise writing CVs and job applications.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including what to say and how to present yourself.
  • You'll learn how to search for job vacancies effectively.
  • You'll develop skills for communicating with employers.
  • You'll understand what workplaces expect from employees.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Workpays Redditch. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks based on real job-seeking situations. You'll be assessed through short tasks and activities completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Redditch 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, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Kitchen assistant, supporting catering teams in cafes or canteens.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their homes or care settings.
  • Administrator, handling basic office tasks for a small employer.

What you could study next

  • Functional Skills English or Maths (Entry Level 3 or Level 1), useful if you want to strengthen your literacy or numeracy for work.
  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, a step up that goes deeper into workplace readiness.
  • Level 1 vocational qualifications in areas such as retail, care, or hospitality, depending on the sector you want to move into.

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