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Free Entry Level Using Employability Skills Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes Christian Foundation

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Entry Level Using Employability Skills Qualification. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while gaining hands-on work experience in one of three areas: Bicycle Mechanics and Retail, Catering and Customer Service, or Horticulture and Market Gardening. The course typically takes 8 months and combines practical work with building the employability skills employers look for. There are no entry requirements. This entry level using employability skills course suits anyone ready to start working and learning at the same time.

Who this course is for

Young people who want to gain work experience and an Employability Skills qualification in one of the following areas:

  • Bicycle Mechanics and Retail
  • Catering and Customer Service

-- Horticulture and Market Gardening

Entry requirements

No entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in your chosen area: Bicycle Mechanics and Retail, Catering and Customer Service, or Horticulture and Market Gardening.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills used in real job settings.
  • You'll learn how to work as part of a team.
  • You'll practise time-keeping, reliability, and other habits employers value.
  • You'll understand how to present yourself to employers, including at interview.
  • You'll gain experience handling tasks and responsibilities in a working environment.

How you will learn

You learn through work-based activity in your placement area. Assessment is practical and portfolio-based, drawing on the tasks and responsibilities you carry out at work. Your progress is recorded as evidence of the skills you've developed on the job. There are no written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Kitchen assistant: entry-level food preparation and kitchen support
  • Barista or café assistant: front-of-house catering and customer service
  • Retail assistant: serving customers and handling stock
  • Bicycle mechanic assistant: basic repairs and retail support in a cycle shop
  • Grounds maintenance operative: outdoor planting, growing, and upkeep
  • Market garden worker: hands-on horticulture and produce handling
  • Warehouse or stores assistant: practical work in a stock environment

What you could study next

After completing this entry level using employability skills qualification, you could move on to a Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen area. Options include a Level 1 Award or Certificate in Catering and Hospitality, a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture, or a Level 2 qualification in Retail Skills. These build on the practical experience you've gained and can open doors to more skilled roles or apprenticeships.

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