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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Kidderminster

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 Kidderminster. Classes run at Nova Training Kidderminster, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds with no previous experience needed.

Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for. The course covers job searching, interview techniques, workplace communication, and planning your next steps in work or study. It also supports 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 practise job searching and applying for roles.
  • You'll develop interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a workplace.
  • You'll explore how to set goals and plan your career or study route.
  • You'll build skills for managing everyday tasks and living independently.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from new workers.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom at Nova Training Kidderminster, with a tutor guiding each session. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than exams. You'll complete assignments and activities that reflect real workplace situations. Your tutor will give feedback throughout to help you progress.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing orders in a distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing calls at a front desk.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and service teams in a cafe or canteen.
  • Care assistant, helping people with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintaining workplaces and public buildings.

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, useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in areas such as business administration, retail, or health and social care, depending on the career path you want to follow.
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