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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hereford – Wessington Court Farm

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hereford. Classes run at Wessington Court Farm, with flexible daytime attendance. The course runs for 60 hours and covers the skills and knowledge that support you in finding work, progressing in a role, or moving toward greater independence. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 1 employability skills qualification is the right fit for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning around your goals.

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 searching and applying for jobs
  • You'll practise writing CVs and completing application forms
  • You'll build communication skills for interviews and the workplace
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and work independently
  • You'll learn how to set personal goals and track your progress
  • You'll develop skills that support independent living alongside employment

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Wessington Court Farm, with flexible daytime sessions. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks completed during the course. Your tutor will support you throughout and help you gather the evidence you need. Contact the centre directly on 01242 527631 to find out more about entry requirements and how the programme is structured for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wessington Court Farm will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, supporting customers on the shop floor
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing in a distribution setting
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives
  • Catering assistant, working in a kitchen or café environment
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and spaces
  • Administrator, handling basic office and reception tasks

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (City and Guilds) - the natural next step if you want to develop your employability skills further and strengthen your position in the job market.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths - supports job applications and further study by building the core skills most employers look for.
  • Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject - once you have your employability foundation, a job-specific qualification can open doors in a particular sector.
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