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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Oldham

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 Oldham. Classes run at NLTG Oldham, full-time during the day.

This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. There are no entry requirements. You'll spend 34 weeks building the skills employers look for, alongside maths and English. The course includes a work experience placement to help you practise what you learn in a real workplace setting.

You'll finish with a Highfield 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 employability skills valued by employers.
  • You'll improve your maths and English alongside your vocational learning.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement to gain hands-on workplace practice.
  • You'll build skills in communication, teamwork, and professional behaviour.
  • You'll learn how to write a CV and prepare for job applications.
  • You'll explore options for further learning and Apprenticeships.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at NLTG Oldham, covering employability skills, maths, and English. The course includes a structured work experience placement. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the programme. There are no exams to sit at the end.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. NLTG Oldham 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 distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls for a business or organisation.
  • Retail sales assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Admin assistant, supports a team with filing, data entry, and general office tasks.
  • Apprentice in a trade or business, earning while training toward a full qualification.

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, retail, or health and social care, moving into a specific career area.
  • Apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, combining paid work with structured training in your chosen sector.
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