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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in 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 course is for 16 to 18 year olds with no previous experience needed. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills that help you find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. Units cover job searching, interview skills, workplace communication, and independent living skills.

You'll 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 techniques, including writing CVs and covering letters.
  • You'll practise interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • 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 build skills for independent living and managing everyday responsibilities.
  • You'll understand workplace rights, responsibilities, and professional behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Colchester. Learning is activity-based, with tasks, discussions, and practical exercises. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence you build up during the course, showing the skills and knowledge you've developed. There are no formal written exams.

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, handles enquiries and supports customers in retail or office settings.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and dispatches stock in a warehouse environment.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls and admin for a business.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Care support worker, assists individuals with daily tasks in care or community settings.
  • Administrator, provides general office support across a range of organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, the natural next step to deepen your skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, qualifications recognised by employers and colleges as equivalent to GCSE.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business administration, retail, or health and social care, depending on the career direction you want to take.
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