Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Derby. Classes run at Workpays Derby, daytime and flexible to fit around you. This free employability skills course for adults builds on skills you already have and helps you develop them further. You'll cover practical skills for the workplace, including how to maintain employment and what employers expect from you. The course runs for around 101 hours in total. You'll need a good understanding of English to take part, though you don't need a formal English qualification.
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 and maintain employment.
You'll learn what employers look for in the workplace.
You'll build on the employability skills you already have.
You'll understand how to progress and succeed in a job role.
You'll practise communication and workplace behaviour skills.
You'll explore how to manage your own performance at work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Derby. Study is flexible, so the timetable can be arranged around your availability. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is built into your learning rather than a single exam at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Derby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - entry-level roles in retail or hospitality
Warehouse operative - practical work with clear employer expectations
Care assistant - supporting people in care settings day to day
Administrator - office-based roles needing workplace communication skills
Receptionist - front-of-house work in a range of sectors
Retail assistant - customer-facing work in shops and stores
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills - deepen your knowledge and strengthen your CV further.
Level 1 Functional Skills English or Maths - useful if you want to meet employer entry requirements in these subjects.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in a specific sector (such as retail, business administration, or health and social care) - move into vocational training for a particular career path.
