Free Level 1 Employability Skills course in Northwich. Classes run at Northwich Work Zone, with daytime sessions over 5 weeks. This employability skills qualification covers the practical skills employers look for in business administration and office-based roles. You'll build knowledge of workplace communication, job searching, and professional behaviour. It's a short, focused course that fits around other commitments. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm Level 1 Employability Skills is the right starting point, and the centre will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Learners interested in a career related to Business administration
What you will learn
You'll develop written and verbal communication skills used in the workplace.
You'll learn how to search and apply for jobs effectively.
You'll understand what employers expect in terms of professional behaviour and attitude.
You'll practise skills for working as part of a team.
You'll learn how to manage your time and meet deadlines.
You'll explore the basics of business administration environments.
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classes at Northwich Work Zone over 5 weeks. Learning is classroom-based, with flexible delivery to suit different needs. Assessment is through practical tasks and short activities completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your progress is reviewed throughout, and the centre will confirm the specific assessment approach before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northwich 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 and businesses.
Customer service assistant: supports customers in person or by phone.
Data entry clerk: inputs and manages records and information.
Office junior: supports a team with general admin duties.
Retail sales assistant: customer-facing role in shops and stores.
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Business Administration: the next step for office and admin roles, covering more advanced workplace skills.
Level 2 Functional Skills English and Maths: strengthens your written and numerical skills, which many employers ask for alongside vocational qualifications.
Level 2 Award in Customer Service: useful if you want to move into customer-facing work.
