Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Bury

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

About this course

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

This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. There are no entry requirements. The course runs over 34 weeks and covers practical employment skills alongside maths and English. You'll also get a work experience placement to build real workplace knowledge. Topics include preparing for job applications, interview skills, and understanding the world of work.

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 practical skills to help you find and keep a job.
  • You'll practise writing CVs and job applications.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews with confidence.
  • You'll improve your maths and English skills.
  • You'll gain work experience in a real workplace setting.
  • You'll learn how to behave professionally in a work environment.
  • You'll explore routes into further learning and Apprenticeships.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at NLTG Bury, full-time during the day. Learning is a mix of taught sessions and hands-on activities. You'll also complete a work experience placement as part of the course. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks rather than formal exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, helping customers in retail or hospitality.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Administrator, supporting office teams with day-to-day tasks.
  • Apprentice in a trade or business, earning while you learn.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling enquiries.

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 IT, moves you into a specific career area.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, combines paid work with structured training in your chosen field.