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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 runs for 13 weeks. You'll build the skills to find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. Units cover topics like job searching, communication, and independent living. The course is open to people aged 16 to 18 years old, and no previous experience is needed.

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 writing CVs and covering letters.
  • You'll build communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll learn how to prepare for interviews.
  • You'll explore skills for independent living and managing everyday tasks.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.
  • You'll understand how to progress in education or training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Colchester. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. You'll complete tasks and activities that reflect real workplace and life situations. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback on your work as you go.

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. Entry-level role in retail or hospitality.
  • Warehouse operative. Practical work in logistics and stock handling.
  • Care assistant. Supporting people in residential or home care settings.
  • Receptionist. Front-of-house admin in offices or health settings.
  • Retail assistant. Sales floor work in shops and stores.
  • Catering assistant. Kitchen and food service support roles.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification. The natural next step to deepen your employability knowledge and strengthen your CV.
  • Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Widely asked for by employers and colleges, and often studied alongside employability courses.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, such as health and social care, business administration, or retail, to move into a specific career area.
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