Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This free employability skills course for adults covers the practical skills you need to find work, settle into a job role, and keep moving forward. You'll build on skills you already have and develop a stronger understanding of what employers look for. The course runs for around 101 hours in total. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Employability Skills, a level 1 employability skills certificate that shows employers you're ready for work.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people who have already have some employability skills and want to develop them further. The course will help to improve your work-based employability skills to help you maintain employment. You will be given practical skills to help you prepare for employment and to understand the skills needed to progress and succeed.
Entry requirements
A desire to learn about the employability skills needed to work effectively and stay in a job role is important. You will require a good understanding of English, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll develop the work-based skills needed to find and keep a job.
You'll learn how to present yourself effectively to employers.
You'll understand what employers expect from staff day to day.
You'll practise the communication and teamwork skills used in the workplace.
You'll explore how to manage your time and responsibilities at work.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop further.
You'll learn how to plan your next steps in employment or career progression.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real workplace scenarios. Assessment is carried out through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and the centre will support you to complete each part of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby 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.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and managing stock.
Retail assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
Administrator, supporting office tasks and general business functions.
Care assistant, helping people with daily living in care or community settings.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties.
Hospitality team member, working in hotels, cafes, or restaurants.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your workplace knowledge and strengthen your CV.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in a specific sector such as business administration, customer service, or health and social care, depending on the work you want to do.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to meet the English and maths requirements many employers ask for.
