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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Colchester – Nova Training Colchester

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 Colchester. Classes run at Nova Training Colchester, 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 skills employers look for when hiring. The course covers job searching, CV writing, interview techniques, workplace communication, and independent living skills. It also supports you if you want to move into further study or progress in a role you already hold.

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 develop job search skills, including how to find and apply for vacancies.
  • You'll write and improve your CV and covering letters.
  • You'll practise interview techniques and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • You'll learn how to manage your time and work independently.
  • You'll explore how to progress in a job or move into further study.
  • You'll develop skills for successful independent living.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Colchester. Teaching combines group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than exams. You'll build a record of your skills and achievements throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handles enquiries and supports customers in person or by phone.
  • Retail sales assistant, serves customers and manages stock on the shop floor.
  • Warehouse operative, picks, packs, and processes orders in a warehouse setting.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls and admin for a business.
  • Care assistant, supports adults or older people with daily tasks and personal care.
  • Administrator, handles data entry, filing, and general office duties.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, builds on office and communication skills for admin roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, deepens your knowledge for customer-facing work.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, strengthens your core skills and is recognised by employers as a GCSE equivalent.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen field, once you have secured work or identified a career direction.
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