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

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 Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester, full-time during the day. This free employability skills course for adults and young people aged 16 to 18 years old runs for 13 weeks. You'll build the practical skills employers look for, from job searching and interview technique to managing your working life and planning next steps in your career. The course also supports those moving toward further study or greater independence.

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 how to find and apply for vacancies.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and covering letters that get noticed.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews with confidence-building techniques.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a workplace setting.
  • You'll explore how to set goals and plan your next steps in work or study.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and managing day-to-day responsibilities.
  • You'll understand what employers expect and how to meet those expectations.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Colchester. 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, with support from your tutor throughout the 13 weeks.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling queries 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.
  • Administrator, supporting office teams with everyday tasks.
  • Care assistant, helping people in residential or community settings.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills (City and Guilds) - the next step up, recognised by more employers and colleges.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - useful alongside any job application or further training.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as business administration, retail, or health and social care, depending on the direction you want to go.
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