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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Telford

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Telford. Classes run at Nova Training Wellington, full-time during the day. The course is for people aged 16 to 18 years old. No previous experience is needed.

Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills that help you find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. Topics cover job searching, communication, working with others, and managing everyday responsibilities. The course also supports independent living skills.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate 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.

This qualification is 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.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18 and you don't need any previous experience in the industry already.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll build skills for managing your time and organising tasks.
  • You'll explore how to handle money and everyday responsibilities independently.
  • You'll gain an understanding of what employers expect from workers.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas for development.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Wellington, with full-time daytime sessions over 13 weeks. Learning is activity-based and practical. You'll be assessed through coursework, tasks, and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Wellington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and front-of-house teams.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintaining buildings and workspaces.
  • Administrator, handling basic office tasks and communications.
  • Care support worker, assisting individuals in community or residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your workplace skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, qualifications that many employers ask for and that support further study.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business administration, health and social care, or retail, depending on the career direction you want to take.
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