Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hinckley
CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Hinckley. Classes run at Workpays Hinckley, 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, and keep moving forward. You'll build on skills you already have and develop a clearer understanding of what employers expect. The course runs for around 101 hours in total. You'll need a good understanding of English to take part, though no prior qualification is required.
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 perform well in a job role.
You'll learn how to prepare for employment, including job searching and applications.
You'll understand what employers look for and how to meet those expectations.
You'll practise 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.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Hinckley, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, helping you apply skills to real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and is based on the work you produce during sessions. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Hinckley will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling queries and supporting customers day to day.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
Retail assistant, serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.
Administrator, supporting office tasks and day-to-day operations.
Care assistant, helping people with daily living and personal support.
Receptionist, welcoming visitors and managing front-of-house duties.
Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and workspaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills, a natural next step to deepen your workplace knowledge.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen the core skills many employers ask for.
A vocational Level 2 qualification in your chosen sector, such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move toward a specific career.
