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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Willenhall – Nova Training Willenhall (head Office)

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 Willenhall. Classes run at Nova Training Willenhall (head Office), 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 practical skills employers look for. Units cover job searching, interview techniques, workplace communication, and personal development. The course also supports those preparing for further study or more independent living.

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 how to set goals and manage your own development.
  • You'll build skills for independent living and everyday decision-making.
  • You'll understand how to progress in a career or move into further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, group activities, and practical tasks. Assessment is through portfolio work and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your tutor will support you throughout and track your progress as you work through each unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nova Training Willenhall (head Office) will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling enquiries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor in a store or supermarket.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and processing orders.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Administrator, supporting an office team with everyday tasks.
  • Care support worker, assisting people in a community or residential setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen your core skills for work or further study.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, a next step if you're heading into a customer-facing role.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, for those interested in supporting others to learn.
  • Apprenticeship in Business Administration or Retail, combining work and study at a higher level.
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