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Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Barnsley

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Barnsley. Classes run at Spectrum Community Health Centre, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks at a manageable pace. You'll build practical skills that employers look for, covering areas such as job searching, communication, teamwork, and presenting yourself well at interview. The course is for adults aged 19 or over.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Award in Employability Skills.

Who this course is for

Adult education for anyone aged 19 or over

Entry requirements

An information, adivce and guidance session will be required. Please contact us for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job-searching skills, including finding and applying for vacancies.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication for the workplace.
  • You'll explore how to work effectively as part of a team.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including how to present yourself.
  • You'll identify your own skills, strengths, and areas to develop.
  • You'll learn how to create or improve a CV.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from workers day to day.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Spectrum Community Health Centre. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Before you start, you'll attend an information, advice, and guidance session so the centre can confirm the course is right for you.

What you will need to bring

Spectrum Community Health Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, customer-facing role in a shop or supermarket.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and stock handling.
  • Cleaner or caretaker, maintaining premises for an employer.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in a care home or community setting.
  • Kitchen assistant, food preparation and kitchen support roles.
  • Administrator, entry-level office and admin support with further training.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Employability Skills qualification, a natural next step to deepen your skills and strengthen your CV.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, useful if employers ask for evidence of literacy or numeracy.
  • Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, depending on the career you want to move into.
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