Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Coventry
CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Coventry. Classes run at Workpays Coventry, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. This free employability skills course for adults covers the practical skills you need to find work and stay in a job. You'll develop your understanding of workplace expectations, communication, and what employers look for. The course runs for around 101 hours in total. You'll need a good understanding of English to join, though no prior qualification is required. An initial assessment helps confirm the right starting point for you.
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 practical skills needed to prepare for employment.
You'll learn what employers expect from workers in a job role.
You'll build your understanding of workplace communication and behaviour.
You'll explore how to maintain employment and progress in your career.
You'll practise skills for job searching and presenting yourself to employers.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Coventry, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing and based on the work you produce during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will track your progress and support you throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Coventry 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, working in stock, picking, and packing roles.
Retail assistant, serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.
Administrator, supporting office tasks and business operations.
Care assistant, supporting people in residential or home care settings.
Hospitality worker, in cafes, hotels, or catering environments.
Receptionist, managing front-of-house duties and communications.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, to deepen your workplace knowledge and strengthen your CV further.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, if you want to meet employer entry requirements in core subjects.
A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move into a specific career area.
