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Free Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Milton Keynes – Milton Keynes Christian Foundation

CostFREE
Duration8 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You earn a skills for employment, training and personal development qualification while gaining hands-on work experience in one of three areas: bicycle mechanics and retail, catering and customer service, or horticulture and market gardening. The course typically takes 8 months. There are no entry requirements. This level 2 skills for employment, training and personal development course is delivered through NOCN and combines practical work experience with an employability skills framework.

Who this course is for

Young people who want to gain work experience and an Employability Skills qualification in one of the following areas:

  • Bicycle Mechanics and Retail
  • Catering and Customer Service
  • Horticulture and Market Gardening

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in your chosen work area: bicycle mechanics and retail, catering and customer service, or horticulture and market gardening.
  • You'll build employability skills including communication, teamwork, and working to deadlines.
  • You'll learn how to manage your own learning and personal development in a workplace setting.
  • You'll understand health and safety responsibilities relevant to your work environment.
  • You'll practise customer-facing skills and professional workplace behaviour.
  • You'll reflect on your own progress and set goals for further training or employment.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in a real work setting. You'll be assessed through practical tasks, observations, and portfolio evidence gathered during your work placement. Assessment is ongoing throughout the 8 months rather than through a single exam. Your progress is reviewed against the skills and knowledge required by the qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Bicycle mechanic: servicing, repairs, and retail in a cycle shop
  • Catering assistant: food preparation and kitchen support roles
  • Customer service assistant: front-of-house and retail customer roles
  • Gardener or groundskeeper: parks, estates, or market garden settings
  • Retail assistant: stock, sales, and customer service in a shop
  • Kitchen porter: support role in a catering or hospitality kitchen
  • Market garden worker: growing, harvesting, and selling produce

What you could study next

A level 2 skills for employment, training and personal development certificate is a strong foundation for further vocational training. You could progress to a Level 2 NVQ in your chosen trade area, such as horticulture, catering, or retail. From there, a Level 3 qualification in the same sector opens doors to supervisory and specialist roles. You could also move into an apprenticeship that builds on the work experience you've already gained.

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