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

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 Oldbury. Classes run at Nova Training Oldbury, full-time during the day. This free employability skills course runs for 13 weeks and is open to people aged 16 to 18 years old with no previous experience needed. You'll build the practical skills and knowledge that employers look for, covering job searching, workplace behaviour, communication, and planning for independent living. It also supports progression into further study or training. You'll leave with a City and Guilds Level 1 Extended 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-searching techniques, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • You'll learn how to behave professionally in a work setting.
  • You'll explore how to set goals and plan your next steps in work or study.
  • You'll develop skills for managing everyday tasks and independent living.
  • 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 Oldbury, with tutor-led teaching and group activities. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence gathered during the course. There are no written exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and give feedback as you progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Oldbury 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 organising stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing basic admin tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living tasks.
  • Catering assistant, helping prepare and serve food in a kitchen or canteen.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification, to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your job prospects further.
  • Level 2 Certificate in a specific sector such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, depending on the career direction you want to take.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, which many employers and colleges ask for alongside a vocational qualification.
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