Free Level 1 Employability Skills Course in Rotherham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rotherham College. The course runs for one year and covers the practical skills employers look for when hiring. You'll build transferable skills to help you move into work, take on more responsibility, or develop your career in a new direction. This is a free employability skills course, so there's no cost to worry about while you focus on your learning.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills used in workplace settings
You'll practise working as part of a team toward shared goals
You'll learn how to manage your time and meet deadlines
You'll explore how to present yourself professionally to employers
You'll understand how to find and apply for jobs
You'll build skills for planning your own career development
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Rotherham College. Teaching combines tutor-led sessions with practical activities and group work. Assessment is carried out through coursework, assignments, and portfolio evidence rather than formal written exams. You'll have an initial assessment before you start so the college can confirm this is the right level for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, supporting customers in retail or hospitality
Warehouse operative, working in stock and logistics roles
Care assistant, supporting people in care or community settings
Retail assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till
Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in your chosen subject area, such as business, health and social care, or customer service. A natural next step once you have your Level 1 Employability Skills Certificate.
Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, if you want to strengthen your literacy and numeracy alongside your employability skills.
An Apprenticeship, which combines paid work with structured training in a specific trade or profession.
