NVQ courses in:
PREPARATION FOR WORK

NVQ courses in Preparation for Work are designed to equip individuals with the essential skills and knowledge needed to enter and succeed in the workplace. These courses are particularly beneficial for those who are new to employment or seeking to re-enter the workforce after a period of absence.

NVQ courses in Preparation for Work typically cover a wide range of foundational skills and competencies essential for professional success. The specific components may include:

• EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: Developing skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving.

• JOB SEARCH & APPLICATION SKILLS: Learning how to write effective resumes (CVs), cover letters, and job applications. Understanding interview techniques and practicing mock interviews.

• WORKPLACE ETHICS & PROFESSIONALISM: Understanding workplace norms, etiquette, and professionalism. Emphasising punctuality, dress code, and ethical behaviour.

• HEALTH & SAFETY AWARENESS: Basic knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace. Understanding risks and procedures for maintaining a safe working environment.

• CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS: Learning how to interact effectively with customers or clients. Understanding the importance of customer satisfaction and service excellence.

• DIGITAL SKILLS: Basic proficiency in using computers, email, internet research, and common software applications. Understanding digital communication etiquette.

• FINANCIAL LITERACY: Basic understanding of personal finance, budgeting, and managing finances in the workplace.

AVAILABLE COURSES:

Behavioural Safety & Wellbeing
Boundary Setting in Work with Challenging Behaviour
Business Communications
Business Etiquette
Care Practice
Career Planning Using Technology
Communication Skills in Work with Challenging Behaviour
Customer Service
CV Writing
Dealing with Aggression
Employability & Work Skills
Employee Rights & Responsibilities
Employment Teamwork & Community Skills
Equality & Diversity
Evaluating & Pitching Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Exploring Enterprise
Handling Data
Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
Independent Study & Career Skills
Interventions for Change
Introduction to Construction
Introduction to Horticulture
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
Job Search & Interview Skills
Marketing & Customer Service
Occupational Studies for the Workplace
Personal & Professional Development
Personal & Vocational Development
Personal Behaviour for Success
Personal Career Planning
Planning for Professional Development
Preparation for Leisure Travel & Tourism
Preparing for Employment
Preparing to be a Volunteer
Self Development
Self Marketing & Personal Enterprise
Skills for Working in the Construction Industry
Skills for Working in the Food Service Industry
Skills for Working in the Health Care Adult Care & Child Care Sectors
Skills for Working in the Professional Cookery Industry
Skills for Working in the Retail Industry
Social Media for Business Use
Team Development
Time Management in Business
Understanding & Responding to Challenging Behaviour
Understanding Adolescence
Work Experience
Work Preparation for Business & Administration
Work Preparation for Engineering
Work Preparation for Health & Social Care
Work Preparation for Information & Communication Technology
Work Preparation for the Creative Industries
Work Preparation for the Service Industries
Workskills for Effective Learning & Employment