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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in 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. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and no previous experience is needed.

This employability skills qualification covers the practical skills employers look for. You'll develop communication, teamwork, job search techniques, and the confidence to manage everyday working life. The course runs over 13 weeks. Topics also support those moving into further study or working toward greater independence.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 1 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 communication skills for the workplace.
  • You'll practise teamwork and working with others.
  • You'll learn how to search and apply for jobs.
  • You'll build skills for writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll explore how to manage yourself and your time at work.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and personal organisation.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan your next steps in work or study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training West Bromwich. Learning is activity-based and covers practical tasks linked to real workplace situations. Assessment is through portfolio work and observed tasks rather than formal exams. Your tutor will support you throughout the 13 weeks.

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

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in retail or hospitality.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and dispatches goods for a distribution employer.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls in an office or healthcare setting.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Care support worker, assists individuals with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Administrator, carries out data entry and general office duties for a small employer.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, the natural next step to deepen your workplace skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, qualifications that many employers ask for alongside employability training.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move into a specific career area.
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