Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham

CostFREE
Duration150 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at Green Steps, with flexible daytime attendance to suit your schedule.

The course supports you in preparing for work, further study, or more independent living. You'll build practical skills across areas like job searching, communication, and workplace readiness. It takes around 150 hours of study to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.

The qualifications have been designed in collaboration with a range of experts from various industry sectors, training providers and employment and recruitment professionals to ensure the content matches what is needed and valued by today’s employment market, also meeting the needs for study programmes, Traineeships and TechBacs.

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-searching skills, including how to find and apply for roles.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and completing job applications.
  • You'll build communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for interviews.
  • You'll explore skills for working with others and in a team.
  • You'll develop techniques to support independent living and self-management.
  • You'll identify your own strengths, goals, and next steps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Green Steps, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is tailored to your individual goals and needs. Assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Green Steps will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting day-to-day store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Receptionist, welcoming visitors and handling basic admin tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living tasks.
  • Volunteer coordinator assistant, helping to organise community activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your workplace readiness.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if employers ask for evidence of literacy or numeracy.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as health and social care, retail, or business administration, once you have identified a career direction.

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