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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Dudley – Nova Training Netherton

CostFREE
Duration13 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Dudley. Classes run at Nova Training Netherton, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and you don't need any previous experience to join. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for, including job searching, interview preparation, and workplace communication. The course also supports your confidence in managing everyday life more independently.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills.

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.

This qualification is 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.

Entry requirements

Must be aged 16 to 18 and you don't need any previous experience in the industry already.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search techniques, including how to find and apply for roles.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and covering letters.
  • You'll prepare for interviews and learn how to present yourself well.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • You'll explore how to manage your time and work independently.
  • You'll learn about rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll develop skills to support independent living and further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Netherton. Teaching combines group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence gathered during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Netherton will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in retail or office settings.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and dispatches goods in a warehouse environment.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls and bookings at a front desk.
  • Retail sales assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Administrator, supports a team with filing, data entry, and general office tasks.
  • Care support worker, assists individuals with daily tasks in a care or community setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside employment.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a specific sector such as Business Administration, Customer Service, or Health and Social Care, to build on your employability foundation in a chosen field.
  • An Apprenticeship in your chosen sector, combining paid work with further training.
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