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

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

Over 13 weeks, you'll build the practical skills employers look for. Units cover job searching, interview preparation, workplace communication, and independent living skills. The course also supports progression into further study or training.

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 to find and apply for work.
  • You'll practise interview skills and learn how to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan your career progression.
  • You'll develop skills for independent living and managing everyday responsibilities.
  • You'll understand how to behave professionally in a work environment.
  • You'll explore routes into further education and training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training Oldbury. Teaching combines group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than formal exams. Your tutor will support you throughout the 13 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Oldbury 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 organising stock for a distribution employer.
  • Administrator, providing clerical and organisational support in an office.
  • Retail sales assistant, serving customers and maintaining the shop floor.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing calls at a front-of-house desk.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community care settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, a strong next step if you want to work in an office or administrative role.
  • Level 2 Award in Customer Service, useful if you are heading into retail or hospitality work.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, recognised equivalents to GCSE that many employers and colleges ask for.
  • Level 3 qualification in your chosen field, once you have secured your first role and want to progress further.
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