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Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Hounslow

Cost£17.00
Duration30 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNOCN awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Employability Skills Course in Hounslow. Classes run at MIT Skills West London, full-time during the day.

The course runs for around 30 hours of study. It covers the practical skills and knowledge you need to find and keep a job. You'll work on job searching, CV writing, interview preparation, and workplace communication. The course is open to anyone aged 16 or over who is preparing to enter work or return to employment.

You'll finish with a NOCN Level 2 Award in Employability.

Who this course is for

The NOCN Level 2 Award and Certificate in Employability are aimed at those learners who:

  • are preparing to enter employment for the first time or are unemployed/unwaged and seeking to improve their employability for a return to employment;
  • are not in education, training or employment;
  • are serving, or have recently served, custodial or community sentences and need an intensive preparation for employment;
  • are participating in the Deloitte Employability Initiative course.

Entry requirements

The minimum age for access to the qualification is 16 because the qualifications are focused on preparation for entering employment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop job search skills, including how to find and apply for vacancies.
  • You'll write and improve your CV.
  • You'll prepare for job interviews, including how to present yourself well.
  • You'll practise workplace communication skills.
  • You'll learn how to understand employment rights and responsibilities.
  • You'll build an understanding of what employers expect from workers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at MIT Skills West London. Learning is activity-based, covering practical tasks linked to finding and keeping work. Assessment is through portfolio evidence and coursework completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West London 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 warehouse environment.
  • Receptionist, greets visitors and manages calls and admin for a business.
  • Retail sales assistant, serves customers and maintains stock on the shop floor.
  • Cleaner or facilities assistant, maintains buildings and workspaces for employers.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and checks records for businesses and organisations.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability, a longer qualification covering more employability topics in greater depth.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and useful for most job applications.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths and valued by employers.
  • A vocational Level 2 qualification in a specific sector such as retail, business administration, or customer service.
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