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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Pontypool

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 Pontypool. Classes run at National Star in Wales, with daytime sessions and flexible attendance to suit you. The course runs over 60 hours and covers the skills and knowledge that support you in finding work, progressing in a role, moving into further study, or living more independently. You'll develop practical techniques that employers look for and that help you manage day-to-day working life. This is a City and Guilds Level 2 Employability Skills Qualification.

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 ways to manage your time and responsibilities at work.
  • You'll develop skills that support independent living and day-to-day decision-making.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at National Star in Wales, with flexible daytime attendance. You'll work through units covering employability and independent living skills, supported by tutors and learning coordinators. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as tasks, activities, and portfolio evidence. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the team can plan your programme around your goals and needs.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant: entry-level retail and service roles
  • Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and stock handling work
  • Receptionist: front-of-house and administrative support roles
  • Care assistant: supporting people in residential or community settings
  • Catering assistant: kitchen and food service support roles
  • Office administrator: general admin and clerical work
  • Retail assistant: sales floor and stock room roles

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject (such as business administration, health and social care, or retail) - a next step if you want sector-specific skills alongside your employability qualification.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 - useful if you want to strengthen your literacy or numeracy for work or further study.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field - once you have a Level 2 foundation and some work or study experience.
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