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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham – Green Steps

CostFREE
Duration60 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at Green Steps, with flexible daytime attendance to fit around your needs. This employability skills qualification covers the skills and knowledge that help you move into work, develop in a role, or prepare for further study. It also supports independent living skills. The course runs over 60 hours. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. Green Steps will use it to plan your programme.

Who this course is for

Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support an individual successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the individual for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

These qualifications are aimed at anyone who wants to live a more independent life, progress in education and/or their employment prospects; get into a job, develop on the job or move onto the next job, as they progress along the career ladder.

The qualifications have been designed in collaboration with a range of experts from various industry sectors, training providers and employment and recruitment professionals to ensure the content matches what is needed and valued by today’s employment market, also meeting the needs for study programmes, Traineeships and TechBacs.

Entry requirements

For more information, please contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including how to find and apply for work.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and covering letters.
  • You'll build interview skills and learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll explore workplace behaviour and what employers expect from staff.
  • You'll develop communication skills for work and everyday life.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll build skills to support greater independence in daily life.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Green Steps, with flexible daytime sessions. You'll work through activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and coursework that you build up during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress against the qualification units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Green Steps will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, supporting customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and processing orders.
  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily tasks and personal care.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls and admin.
  • Catering assistant, working in kitchens, cafes, or canteens.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintaining buildings and communal spaces.
  • Volunteer coordinator support worker, helping organise community activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills: a larger qualification covering more units, useful if you want a fuller record of achievement.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths: the recognised GCSE equivalent, often required by employers and colleges.
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector, such as care, retail, or hospitality, to build job-specific skills alongside your employability foundation.
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