Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Corby
CostFREE
Duration45 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Employability Skills Short Course in Corby. Classes run at Workpays Corby, during the day with flexible study to fit around you. The course is designed for people who have limited employability skills and want support finding and applying for jobs. You'll build practical skills to set career goals and find work that suits you. A good understanding of English at Level 1 is helpful, though you don't need a formal qualification to join. The course runs for 45 hours in total.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for people who have limited employability skills and need support finding and applying for jobs. The course will help to improve your employability skills to help you find a suitable job. You will be given practical skills to help you establish your career goals and find the right job for you.
Entry requirements
A desire to learn about employability skills and use them to find employment in the future is important. You will require a good understanding of English at Level 1, however holding a valid qualification is not essential.
What you will learn
You'll identify your career goals and what kind of work suits you.
You'll learn how to search for job vacancies effectively.
You'll practise writing CVs and job applications.
You'll develop skills for interviews, including how to prepare and present yourself.
You'll understand what employers look for in candidates.
You'll build awareness of your own strengths and how to talk about them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Workpays Corby. Learning is flexible, so sessions are arranged to suit your schedule. You'll take part in practical activities, discussions, and exercises linked to real job-search situations. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks and activities that show your employability skills in practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Workpays Corby will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service assistant, handling queries and supporting customers day to day.
Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
Warehouse operative, picking, packing, or processing stock.
Administrator, supporting office tasks and general business operations.
Care assistant, helping people with daily living in care or community settings.
Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house duties.
Cleaner or facilities operative, maintaining buildings and workspaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills, to deepen your knowledge and strengthen your CV further.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, recognised by employers as equivalent to GCSE grade 4.
A vocational Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as customer service, business administration, or health and social care, to move into a particular career area.
