Free Level 1 Employability Skills course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at Ellesmere Port Work Zone, daytime, with flexible study to fit around you. Over 5 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for: communication, working with others, and understanding the workplace. This free employability skills course for adults covers the core areas that matter when you're moving into or back into work, including business administration settings. It's a short, focused employability skills qualification that gives you something concrete to show employers.
Who this course is for
Learners interested in a career related to Business administration
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in workplace settings.
You'll practise working as part of a team.
You'll learn how to present yourself professionally to employers.
You'll understand the expectations and responsibilities of being in work.
You'll explore how businesses and organisations are structured.
You'll build skills relevant to business administration roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Ellesmere Port Work Zone, with flexible daytime attendance over 5 weeks. Learning is activity-based and practical. Assessment is carried out through coursework and tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Ellesmere Port Work Zone will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: handles day-to-day office tasks and correspondence.
Receptionist: first point of contact in offices, clinics, and businesses.
Customer service assistant: supports customers in person, by phone, or online.
Data entry clerk: inputs and manages records and information.
Warehouse operative: supports logistics and stock management teams.
Retail assistant: serves customers and supports store operations.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: a natural next step if you want to move into office or admin roles with more responsibility.
Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens the core skills many employers ask for alongside an employability qualification.
Level 2 Award in Customer Service: useful if you're heading toward customer-facing work.
