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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in West Bromwich – Nova Training West Bromwich

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 West Bromwich. Classes run at Nova Training West Bromwich, full-time during the day. This free employability skills course runs for 13 weeks and covers the practical skills and knowledge you need to find work, progress in a role, or move into further study. You'll also build the techniques needed for more independent living. No previous experience is required. You must be aged 16 to 18 years old to enrol.

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 completing applications.
  • You'll practise interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll explore workplace expectations, including punctuality, communication, and working with others.
  • You'll build skills for managing everyday tasks and living more independently.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training West Bromwich. Learning is delivered face to face during the day. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that reflect real workplace situations. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and support you in gathering the evidence you need to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and processing orders.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls in an office or clinic.
  • Kitchen assistant, helping with food preparation and keeping a kitchen running.
  • Delivery driver's mate, supporting logistics and local deliveries.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award in Employability Skills (City and Guilds) - the next step up, recognised by more employers and useful for roles with greater responsibility.
  • Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths - strengthens your job applications and is often required alongside employability qualifications.
  • Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as retail, health and social care, or business administration, to move into a specific career path.
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