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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Pontypool

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 Pontypool. Classes run at National Star in Wales, with daytime sessions delivered flexibly to suit your timetable. This free employability skills course runs over 60 hours and covers the skills and knowledge that help you move into work, progress in a job, or take the next step in education. It also supports independent living. You'll work toward a City and Guilds Level 1 employability skills qualification, with an individual programme shaped around your goals and aspirations.

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 build practical skills for the workplace, such as communication and teamwork.
  • You'll explore ways to manage your time and take responsibility at work.
  • You'll develop techniques that support independent living.
  • You'll identify your own strengths, interests, and goals.
  • You'll learn how to plan your next steps in education or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, with a flexible daytime timetable. Your programme is built around your individual goals and interests. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that reflect real workplace and life situations. Tutors and support staff work alongside you throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star in Wales 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 goods
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives
  • Catering assistant, working in a kitchen or café
  • Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings
  • Office junior, helping with admin and reception tasks
  • Volunteer or supported employment role in your local community

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Employability Skills. A natural next step if you want to go further with your employability skills qualification and strengthen your chances in the job market.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Entry Level 3 or Level 1. Useful alongside or after this course if you want to meet employer requirements for literacy and numeracy.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 vocational qualification in a specific sector, such as retail, hospitality, or care, once you have a clearer idea of the work you want to do.
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