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

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

The course runs for 13 weeks and covers the skills you need to find work, progress in a job, or move into further study. You'll build practical techniques for job searching, communication, and independent living. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds and no previous experience is needed.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Employability Skills at Level 2.

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 techniques, including writing CVs and covering letters.
  • You'll practise interview skills and how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll learn how to communicate effectively in a workplace setting.
  • You'll explore ways to manage your time and organise your work.
  • You'll build skills for independent living, including managing money and responsibilities.
  • You'll identify your own strengths and areas for development.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Kidderminster. Learning is activity-based and practical, covering real workplace scenarios. Assessment is through portfolio work and observation of your skills in action. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers in retail or office settings.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and supporting logistics teams.
  • Receptionist, welcoming visitors and managing day-to-day admin tasks.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor and helping customers.
  • Care support worker, assisting individuals with daily tasks in a care setting.
  • Administrator, providing clerical support across a range of organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen core skills alongside employment.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational area such as Business Administration, Customer Service, or Health and Social Care, building on your employability foundation.
  • An Apprenticeship in your chosen sector, combining paid work with structured training.
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