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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Willenhall

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 Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office), full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and no previous experience is needed.

Over 13 weeks, you'll build the skills employers look for. Topics include job searching, writing a CV, interview techniques, workplace communication, and managing your own learning. The course also covers skills for independent living and planning your next steps in work or education.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills at Level 1.

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 writing a CV and covering letter.
  • You'll develop interview skills and learn how to prepare for job applications.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • You'll learn how to search for jobs and understand what employers expect.
  • You'll explore how to manage your own learning and set personal goals.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and everyday decision-making.
  • You'll identify your strengths and plan your next steps in work or study.

How you will learn

You'll learn in a classroom with a tutor and other learners. The course uses practical tasks, group activities, and one-to-one support. Assessment is through portfolio work and assignments that reflect real workplace situations. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Willenhall (head Office) 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 in a distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls in an office or health setting.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Care assistant, supports adults or young people in a care or community setting.
  • Administrator, carries out general office tasks for a business or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, the natural next step if you want to go further with this employability skills qualification.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful for most job applications and further study.
  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in a vocational subject such as retail, business administration, or health and social care, depending on the career direction you choose.
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