Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hereford – National Star College Hereford

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

About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hereford. Classes run at National Star College Hereford, during the day with flexible study arrangements. The course runs for 60 hours in total. It covers the skills and knowledge that help you move into work, progress in a job, or prepare for further study. You'll also develop techniques that support independent living. An initial assessment helps the college plan a programme around your goals and needs.

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 practise communication and teamwork in a work context
  • You'll build techniques for managing your time and responsibilities
  • You'll explore what employers look for in candidates
  • You'll develop skills that support independent living
  • You'll learn how to set personal goals and plan next steps in education or work

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at National Star College Hereford. The course is delivered flexibly, so the timetable can be arranged around your needs. Assessment is based on the activities and tasks you complete during the course. Contact the college directly on 01242 527631 to find out more about how the programme is structured for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star College Hereford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant: customer-facing role in shops or supermarkets
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling
  • Care assistant: supporting people in care homes or at home
  • Catering assistant: food preparation and service in kitchens
  • Cleaner or facilities operative: maintaining buildings and spaces
  • Office or admin assistant: supporting teams with everyday tasks
  • Volunteer coordinator support: assisting in community or charity settings

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills (City and Guilds): the next step up, building on what you've learned here.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: strengthens your job applications and opens more employment options.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, retail, or catering, to develop job-specific skills.

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