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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in West Bromwich – Nova Training West Bromwich

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

The course runs for 13 weeks and covers the skills employers look for. You'll build your job-search techniques, workplace communication, and the confidence to manage your own learning and career. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds, and you don't need any previous experience to join.

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-search skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication, both written and spoken.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and manage your own learning.
  • You'll explore how to find and keep employment in your chosen field.
  • You'll build skills for independent living and managing everyday responsibilities.
  • You'll understand how to progress in a career and move between roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Nova Training West Bromwich. Assessment is based on coursework and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will track your progress throughout the 13 weeks and support you at each stage.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training West Bromwich 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 a team with filing, emails, and day-to-day office tasks.
  • 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, useful if you want to strengthen core skills alongside your employability qualification.
  • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in a vocational subject such as Business Administration, Customer Service, or Health and Social Care, to move into a specific career area.
  • An Apprenticeship at Level 2 or Level 3, combining paid work with further training in your chosen field.
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