Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham – National Star College

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

About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Cheltenham. Classes run at National Star College, daytime with flexible attendance to suit you. This free employability skills course runs over 60 hours and covers the skills and knowledge that support you in finding work, progressing in a role, or moving into further study. It also builds the practical techniques that help with independent living. The course is designed around your individual goals, interests, and aspirations.

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 skills for finding and applying for jobs
  • You'll learn how to present yourself well to employers
  • You'll build techniques for working effectively with others
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and responsibilities at work
  • You'll develop skills that support independent living day to day
  • You'll identify your own strengths, goals, and next steps

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based at National Star College, with a flexible timetable during the day. Your programme is built around your individual goals and requirements, with tutors and support staff working alongside you. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and practical tasks that reflect real work and life situations. Contact National Star College directly on 01242 527631 to find out more about how the course is structured for you.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. National Star College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: entry-level retail or service roles
  • Warehouse operative: practical work with clear daily tasks
  • Catering assistant: kitchen and food service support roles
  • Administrator: office-based support and organisational work
  • Care assistant: supporting people in community or residential settings
  • Volunteer coordinator support: working within community organisations

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills English or Maths: strengthens your application for jobs or further study
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service: builds on employability skills for a specific sector
  • Level 2 Award in Work-based Learning: develops skills gained in a real work setting
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field: the next step once you have a clear career direction

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