Free Level 2 Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course in Weybridge. Classes run at Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus, full-time during the day. This free skills for employment, training and personal development course runs for 36 weeks and covers the practical and personal skills employers look for in the construction sector and beyond. You'll develop communication, teamwork, and workplace readiness alongside subject knowledge relevant to a career as a carpenter. Funding is available for school leavers and adults. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 skills for employment, training and personal development qualification is the right fit before you start.
Who this course is for
Funding is available for school leavers and adults
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop communication skills for the workplace, including written and verbal communication.
You'll build teamwork and collaboration skills used in construction and trade environments.
You'll learn how to manage your own learning and set personal development goals.
You'll understand health and safety responsibilities relevant to employment.
You'll explore how to present yourself effectively to employers, including CV writing and interview preparation.
You'll gain an understanding of rights and responsibilities in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus, attending full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions, group activities, and individual tasks. Assessment is through portfolio-based evidence and assignments that demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units covered.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooklands Technical College Weybridge Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Carpenter: how to become a carpenter starts with core employment skills
Construction labourer: entry-level site work across residential and commercial projects
Joinery assistant: supporting qualified joiners in workshop or on-site settings
Warehouse operative: practical role using teamwork and health and safety knowledge
Retail assistant: customer-facing work drawing on communication and workplace skills
Apprentice tradesperson: a strong base for starting a construction apprenticeship
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry (City and Guilds): the next step if you want to train as a carpenter, covering practical joinery and construction skills.
Level 2 NVQ in Construction Operations: a work-based qualification recognised on construction sites.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English or Maths: strengthens your application for further training or employment if you need to build on these areas.
