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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Accrington

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyHighfield Awarding Body awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Accrington. Classes run at NLTG Accrington, full-time during the day.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. There are no entry requirements. Over 34 weeks, you'll build the employment skills employers look for, alongside maths and English. You'll also complete a work experience placement to practise what you've learned in a real workplace setting.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Personal Development for Employability.

Who this course is for

This programme is for 16-18 year olds. It supports learners to get ready for the workplace, further learning, or an Apprenticeship by developing employment skills along with maths and English. The programmes offers an innovative curriculum and high quality work experience opportunity, providing you with the best possible support in order to assist you in laying the foundations for the rest of your life.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the communication skills employers expect at work.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team.
  • You'll learn how to present yourself confidently in job applications and interviews.
  • You'll improve your maths skills for the workplace.
  • You'll strengthen your English skills for everyday work tasks.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement to gain hands-on workplace experience.
  • You'll explore routes into employment, further learning, and Apprenticeships.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at NLTG Accrington, full-time during the day. Learning is practical and activity-based, covering employability, maths, and English. You'll also take part in a work experience placement as part of the programme. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. NLTG Accrington will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching orders.
  • Administrator, supporting office teams with day-to-day tasks.
  • Customer service advisor, handling enquiries by phone or in person.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Apprentice in a trade or business, earning while you learn on the job.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English, strengthens your core skills for work or further study.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject such as business, health and social care, or retail, giving you a specialist qualification in your chosen field.
  • Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training toward a recognised qualification.
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