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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Birmingham

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 Birmingham. Classes run at Nova Training Birmingham, full-time during the day. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and no previous experience is needed.

Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for. Units cover job searching, interview techniques, workplace communication, and planning your career. You'll also develop skills for independent living and further study.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Level 2 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 practise job searching and applying for work.
  • You'll develop interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a workplace.
  • You'll explore how to plan and manage your career.
  • You'll build skills for independent living.
  • You'll understand how to prepare for further study or training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Birmingham. The course uses practical activities, group work, and guided tasks. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and written tasks that show what you've learned. Your tutor will support you throughout.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Birmingham 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 calls and admin for a business.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Administrator, supports day-to-day office tasks for a team or organisation.
  • Care assistant, supports adults or young people in a care or community setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, strengthens core skills many employers ask for.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, a step toward customer-facing roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, if you want to move into a teaching or training role.
  • Apprenticeship in your chosen sector, combining paid work with further qualification.
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