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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Walsall – Nova Training Bloxwich

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 Walsall. Classes run at Nova Training Bloxwich, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 13 weeks and covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a role, or move into further study. You'll build practical knowledge around job searching, workplace behaviour, communication, and independent living. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds, and no previous experience is needed.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds 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 skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll learn how to behave professionally in a workplace setting.
  • You'll practise written and verbal communication skills used in employment.
  • You'll explore how to manage money and live more independently.
  • You'll understand how to set goals and plan your next steps in work or study.
  • You'll build awareness of your rights and responsibilities as an employee.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Nova Training Bloxwich, full-time during the day. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering real tasks linked to work and independent living. Assessment is through portfolio work and practical tasks rather than formal exams. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and track your progress throughout the 13 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Bloxwich 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 front-of-house duties for a business.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Care support worker, assists individuals with daily tasks in a care or community setting.
  • Administrator, carries out general office duties for a team or small employer.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, a strong next step if you want to move into office-based work.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, builds on communication skills for retail or service roles.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside employment.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen sector, once you have work experience and a clearer career direction.
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