Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Leicester
CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Leicester. Classes run at Workpays Leicester, during the day with flexible study to fit your schedule. 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 a role. The course runs for around 101 hours in total. A good understanding of English is helpful, though you don't need a formal qualification to join. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Employability Skills.
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 work-based skills to help you maintain employment.
You'll learn how to prepare effectively for job applications and interviews.
You'll understand what employers expect from workers in a job role.
You'll build skills to help you progress and succeed in the workplace.
You'll practise communication and professional behaviour in a work context.
You'll identify your own strengths and areas to develop further.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Leicester, with a flexible study pattern during the day. Learning is practical and activity-based, focused on real workplace situations. Assessment is ongoing and built into your sessions rather than a single exam. Your progress will be reviewed throughout the course to make sure you're developing the skills you need.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Leicester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - front-line role dealing with customers daily.
Warehouse operative - practical work in stock and logistics environments.
Retail assistant - serving customers and managing stock in shops.
Administrator - office-based support role handling documents and communications.
Care assistant - supporting people in residential or community settings.
Receptionist - first point of contact in offices, clinics, or hotels.
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.
Functional Skills English Level 1 or Level 2 - improves your written and spoken English, which many employers ask for.
Level 2 Award or Certificate in a specific sector (such as retail, business administration, or health and social care) - moves you toward a job role with a recognised vocational qualification.
