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

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 Dereham. Classes run at Nova Training Dereham, full-time during the day.

The course is for people aged 16 to 18 years old. No previous experience is needed. You'll spend 13 weeks building the practical skills that help you find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. Topics include job searching, communication, teamwork, and planning for independent living.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds 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-searching skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication and professional behaviour.
  • You'll build teamwork and problem-solving skills valued by employers.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan your next steps in work or study.
  • You'll explore skills for independent living, including managing time and responsibilities.
  • You'll gain an understanding of different career routes and how to progress in them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Dereham. Activities include group work, discussions, and practical tasks. You'll be assessed through assignments and portfolio work that show what you've learned. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, supporting customers in retail or hospitality.
  • Warehouse operative, picking and packing goods in a distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and handling calls in an office or clinic.
  • Care assistant, supporting adults or young people in a care setting.
  • Retail assistant, serving customers and managing stock on the shop floor.
  • Administrator, handling paperwork and communications for a small business.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in a vocational subject such as Business Administration or Customer Service, to build sector-specific skills.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 1 or Level 2, to strengthen your core skills for work or further study.
  • An apprenticeship in your chosen field, combining paid work with on-the-job training.
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