Employment Skills
Course details
Course code
P00000052Course date
How you'll learn
Venue
Reading Community Learning Centre (Readi94 London Street
Reading
RG1 4SJ
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
The course will introduce you to different sectors and job roles, where to look for job opportunities, employment rights and responsibilities. You will learn how to put forward your work experience, educational qualifications and hobbies and interests; by creating your own CV, understand the vocabulary in job adverts, job descriptions and what an employer is looking for when recruiting. You will also look at terms and conditions of different types of employment, culture and custom in different workplaces and improve your understanding of what to expect. There will be an opportunity to undertake a mock job interview to improve your communication, confidence and presentation skills. We will help you put together a personal cv action plan based on the goals you want to achieve in the world of work to help identify your next steps.
This is a face to face class in Reading .
You will also need a minimum of Entry 2 or 3 English to participate in this course. If you have not already had a skills assessment to check your English level we can arrange this and refer you to suitable preparation courses so that you can reach this level.