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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Telford

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 Telford. Classes run at Nova Training Wellington, full-time during the day. This free employability skills course runs for 13 weeks and is open to people aged 16 to 18 years old with no previous experience needed. You'll cover the skills and knowledge that employers look for, from job searching and interview preparation to working independently and progressing in a career. The level 2 employability skills qualification is awarded by City and Guilds.

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 covering letters.
  • You'll practise interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll build skills for working independently and managing your own time.
  • You'll explore how to communicate effectively in a workplace setting.
  • You'll understand how to progress in a job or move into a new role.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nova Training Wellington, with tutor-led activities, group work, and practical tasks. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and assignments that you complete during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and support you in gathering the evidence needed to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling queries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Administrator, supporting office teams with day-to-day tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their homes or in residential settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration. Builds on employability skills with a focus on office and admin roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service. A strong next step if you want to move into a customer-facing job.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business. Takes your skills further and opens doors to supervisory or management roles.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2. Useful alongside or after this qualification if you want to meet employer entry requirements.
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