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Level 2 Employability Skills Course in West Byfleet

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 West Byfleet. Classes run at MIT Skills West Byfleet, full-time during the day.

The course is designed for people preparing to enter or return to work. It covers job searching, CV writing, interview skills, workplace communication, and understanding employer expectations. You'll complete around 30 hours of study in total.

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 CV writing skills to present yourself to employers.
  • You'll practise interview techniques and how to prepare for them.
  • You'll learn how to search for jobs and use job boards effectively.
  • You'll build workplace communication skills for professional settings.
  • You'll understand what employers expect from staff.
  • You'll explore how to set realistic career goals and plan next steps.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at MIT Skills West Byfleet. Teaching includes group activities, discussions, and practical tasks. Assessment is through portfolio work and written tasks that reflect real workplace situations. There are no formal written exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MIT Skills West Byfleet will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Retail assistant, serving customers and handling stock in a shop.
  • Warehouse operative, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
  • Receptionist, greeting visitors and managing calls at a front desk.
  • Customer service advisor, handling queries by phone or in person.
  • Catering assistant, supporting kitchen and service teams.
  • Care assistant, supporting people in their daily lives.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Employability, a longer qualification covering more workplace skills in greater depth.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, the recognised equivalent to GCSE English and valued by most employers.
  • Functional Skills Maths Level 2, the recognised equivalent to GCSE Maths and useful for a wide range of roles.
  • A sector-specific Level 2 qualification in an area such as retail, business administration, or health and social care.
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