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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in 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.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and runs for 13 weeks. You do not need any previous experience to join. Units cover job-search techniques, workplace communication, teamwork, and planning for further study. You will also build skills for independent living.

You will finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills.

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 workplace communication, both written and spoken.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll explore how to plan and manage your own learning.
  • You'll build skills for independent living and managing everyday responsibilities.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop for employment.

How you will learn

You will learn in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham. Teaching is delivered through group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. You will be assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Your tutor will give you feedback throughout the course to help you progress.

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

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and supporting day-to-day store operations.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls in an office or business.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community care settings.
  • Catering assistant, helping to prepare and serve food in a kitchen or café.
  • Delivery driver's mate, supporting logistics and local deliveries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, recognised by employers as the equivalent of GCSE English and Maths.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as retail, health and social care, or business administration, once you have a clearer career direction.
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