Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Bristol

CostFREE
Duration7 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Bristol. Classes run at Reflections Training Academy Bristol, full-time during the day. The course runs for 7 months and covers the practical skills and knowledge you need to find work, progress in a role, or move into further study. There are no entry requirements. You'll develop techniques for job searching, workplace communication, and independent living. This free employability skills course for adults and young people is a strong foundation for entering the job market or building on existing experience.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable if you are 16-19 and is designed to support an individual in 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.

It is aimed at 16-19 year olds who want 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

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including writing CVs and preparing for interviews.
  • You'll practise workplace communication and professional behaviour.
  • You'll build skills for independent living and managing everyday responsibilities.
  • You'll learn how to set goals and plan steps toward employment or further study.
  • You'll explore how to progress within a job or move into a new role.
  • You'll develop self-management techniques to support your work and study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Reflections Training Academy Bristol. Learning is delivered face-to-face during the day. Assessment is through coursework and practical tasks that reflect real workplace situations. There are no exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you work through the course, showing the skills and knowledge you've developed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reflections Training Academy Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service assistant, handling queries and supporting customers day to day.
  • Retail sales assistant, working on the shop floor or at a till.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and organising stock.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing front-of-house tasks.
  • Care assistant, supporting people with daily living in care or community settings.
  • Administrator, handling paperwork, emails, and office tasks.
  • Hospitality team member, working in cafes, hotels, or restaurants.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in your chosen sector (such as business, health and social care, or retail) to build specialist knowledge for a specific job role.
  • Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2, if you want to strengthen your core skills alongside work or further training.
  • Level 3 qualifications in areas such as business administration, childcare, or customer service, opening the door to supervisory and specialist roles.