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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. The course runs for 13 weeks. You'll build the practical skills employers look for, from job searching and interview preparation to communication and independent living. This free employability skills course for adults and school leavers aged 16 to 18 years old covers what you need to get into work, develop on the job, or move into further study. No previous experience is required.

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 to find and apply for work.
  • You'll practise interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to write a CV and complete job applications.
  • You'll build communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and take responsibility at work.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and managing everyday tasks.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Birmingham, with full-time daytime sessions across 13 weeks. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is assessed as you work through each unit, covering topics such as job applications, workplace behaviour, and personal development.

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 assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and processing stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their homes or in residential settings.
  • Administrator, providing office support across a range of businesses.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills (City and Guilds) - the natural next step after this qualification, going deeper into workplace skills and career planning.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths - strengthens the core skills employers ask for and supports further study.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, once you have a clearer idea of the direction you want to take.
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