Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Chester

CostFREE
Duration5 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills course in Chester. Classes run at Chester Work Zone. You'll cover the core skills employers look for, from communication and teamwork to workplace behaviour and job-seeking. The course takes around 5 weeks, with flexible daytime classes. It suits anyone exploring business administration or looking to take a first step toward employment. A level 1 employability skills qualification gives you something concrete to show employers.

Who this course is for

Learners interested in a career related to Business administration

What you will learn

  • You'll develop communication skills used in workplace settings.
  • You'll practise teamwork and understand your role within a team.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.
  • You'll explore job-searching techniques and application skills.
  • You'll understand workplace rights, responsibilities, and behaviour.
  • You'll build an awareness of business administration environments.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Chester Work Zone during the day. Learning is flexible across the 5-week course. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and short written activities. An initial assessment at the start helps confirm that this level 1 employability skills course is the right fit and allows the centre to plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chester Work Zone will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Administrator: entry-level office and admin support roles
  • Receptionist: front-of-house and customer-facing work
  • Customer service assistant: retail, call centre, or helpdesk roles
  • Data entry clerk: inputting and managing records
  • Office junior: general support across business teams
  • Warehouse operative: roles requiring basic workplace skills

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: a natural next step if you want to move into office-based work.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your job applications and meets employer requirements.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service: useful if you're heading toward customer-facing roles.

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