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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham – Nova Training Birmingham

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 Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham, full-time during the day. You must be aged 16 to 18 years old to enrol, and no previous experience is needed. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for, covering job searching, workplace behaviour, and independent living. This free employability skills course for adults starting out is a solid first step toward employment or further study.

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 techniques, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication and professional behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and manage your own progress.
  • You'll explore routes into employment and further education.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and self-management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Birmingham. Assessment is based on coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and assess your work as you go.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Administrator, providing office support across a range of businesses.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Employability Skills, the natural next step if you want to strengthen your employability skills qualification further.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths, useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas like business administration, customer service, or health and social care, depending on the career direction you choose.
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