Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Market Harborough
CostFREE
Duration101 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Market Harborough. Classes run at Workpays Market Harborough, daytime and flexibly scheduled. 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 preparing for work, staying in a job, and progressing in a role. A good understanding of English is needed, though no prior qualification is required. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you. The course runs over 101 hours.
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 practical skills for finding and applying for work.
You'll learn what employers expect from you in a job role.
You'll build the skills needed to maintain employment and perform well at work.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively in a workplace setting.
You'll understand how to manage your own behaviour and responsibilities at work.
You'll identify ways to progress and develop within a job role.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre, with a flexible daytime timetable. 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 guide you through each topic and check your progress as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Market Harborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant - front-line role in retail or hospitality
Warehouse operative - picking, packing, and stock handling
Receptionist - welcoming visitors and handling enquiries
Care assistant - supporting people in residential or home settings
Retail assistant - serving customers and managing stock
Administrator - office support and general business tasks
Catering assistant - food preparation and service in a kitchen or canteen
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills - deepens the skills from this course and strengthens your CV further.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths - meets the English and maths standard many employers ask for.
Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector - such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move into a specific career area.
