Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham – National Star College – Daytime – Flexible

CostFREE
Duration100 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 National Star College.

The course is free for eligible learners. It covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a job, or move toward greater independence. Topics include preparing for employment, developing workplace skills, and building the confidence to manage everyday life more independently. Around 100 hours of study are spread flexibly across daytime sessions.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Extended Award in Employability Skills at Level 1.

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 skills for finding and applying for jobs.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself well to employers.
  • You'll practise communication and teamwork in a workplace context.
  • You'll build skills for managing daily tasks more independently.
  • You'll explore how to set personal goals and plan your next steps.
  • You'll develop the practical skills needed to progress in education or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at National Star College, with a flexible timetable across daytime attendance. Learning is tailored to your individual goals and needs. Assessment is based on the work you produce and demonstrate throughout the course, rather than a formal written exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star College 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 tasks.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and supporting logistics teams.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or café.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintaining workplaces and public spaces.
  • Volunteer coordinator support, assisting with community or charity projects.
  • Office junior, carrying out admin tasks in a small workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject, such as hospitality, retail, or customer service, to build on your employability skills in a specific sector.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Employability or a related vocational qualification, for those ready to develop more advanced workplace skills.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1, to strengthen the core skills many employers look for.

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