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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Kidderminster – Nova Training 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. This free employability skills course runs for 13 weeks and covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. You'll build practical techniques for independent living alongside the workplace skills employers look for. The course is open to people aged 16 to 18 years old with no previous experience needed. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.

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 writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise communication skills used in workplace settings.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and organise your work effectively.
  • You'll develop skills for working as part of a team.
  • You'll build awareness of rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll learn techniques that support independent living day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Kidderminster. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks rather than exams. You'll complete assignments and activities that reflect real workplace situations. Your progress is assessed on an ongoing basis throughout the 13 weeks.

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

  • Customer service assistant - handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant - working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock handling roles.
  • Receptionist - greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Care assistant - supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Administrator - general office and data-entry support roles.
  • Hospitality team member - food service, bar, or hotel support work.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification - a natural next step if you want to go further with your employability skills qualification and strengthen your position in the job market.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - widely expected by employers and colleges, and a useful complement to your employability skills certificate.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector - for example, business administration, health and social care, or retail, depending on the direction you want to go.
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