Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPRTRUST

About this course

Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, part-time during the day.

The course runs over 12 weeks and covers the skills employers look for most. You'll build on teamwork, communication, and community awareness. The pace is steady, making it a practical option if you have other commitments during the week.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop teamwork skills used in everyday workplace situations.
  • You'll practise communication skills for professional settings.
  • You'll explore how to present yourself confidently to employers.
  • You'll learn about rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
  • You'll build awareness of community and civic participation.
  • You'll develop skills for job searching and applying for work.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in a classroom at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. You'll take part in group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is based on coursework and portfolio evidence gathered throughout the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus 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 distribution centre.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls for a business or organisation.
  • Care assistant, supports adults or older people with daily living tasks.
  • Administrator, carries out general office duties for a team or employer.
  • Retail assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths, useful if you want to strengthen core skills alongside work.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, a next step toward customer-facing roles.
  • Level 2 Award in Business Administration, builds on workplace skills for office-based work.
  • Level 3 qualifications in your chosen sector, once you have relevant Level 2 experience or study behind you.

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