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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Dudley

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. This free employability skills course is open to anyone aged 16 to 18 years old, and you don't need any previous experience. Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills and knowledge employers look for, covering job searching, workplace behaviour, communication, and independent living. The level 2 employability skills qualification supports you to get into work, progress in a role, or move into further study.

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 writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication skills, written and verbal.
  • You'll explore how to behave professionally in a work environment.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll develop skills for managing everyday tasks and independent living.
  • You'll understand your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Netherton. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities, group work, and practical tasks. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and coursework completed 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, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and processing orders.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Administrator, carrying out office and data entry tasks.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in a vocational subject such as Business Administration, Health and Social Care, or Retail, to deepen your skills in a specific sector.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, if you want qualifications that employers recognise as equivalent to GCSEs.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field, once you have a Level 2 foundation and some work experience behind you.
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