Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Kettering
CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Kettering. Classes run at Workpays Kettering, daytime, with flexible study 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 finding work, staying in a job, and progressing in your career. 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 recognised by employers.
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 you in a workplace.
You'll build skills to help you progress and succeed in a job role.
You'll practise communication and teamwork skills used in real work settings.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop further.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Kettering, with flexible daytime attendance. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering workplace scenarios and skills you can use straight away. Assessment is carried out through coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Kettering will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - dealing with customers face to face or by phone
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock handling roles
Retail assistant - serving customers and maintaining the shop floor
Care assistant - supporting people in care homes or in the community
Administrator - general office and data entry support roles
Receptionist - front-of-house and telephone duties
Catering assistant - food preparation and service in kitchens or canteens
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills - a natural next step to deepen your employability knowledge and strengthen your CV further.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - useful if you want to meet the entry requirements for further training or employment.
Level 2 vocational qualifications in your chosen sector, such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move into a specific career area.
