Get Work Ready!
This course is designed to help you to build on your skills and knowledge of how to apply for work, the types of interview questions you may be asked and how to identify and describe your transferrable skills towards future work.
Who is this course aimed at?
Staffordshire residents aged 19+. For those who are actively seeking volunteering or employment roles and would like to develop their skills to help apply for positions. Learners will develop their skills and confidence to successfully apply for work and attend interviews.
Entry Requirements
Staffordshire residents aged 19+. For learners actively seeking volunteering or employment opportunities.
Course Content
As part of this course you will build on your skills and knowledge to help you in the pursuit of work or advancing your skills in order to be ready for work as well. As part of the programme you will look at your CV, transferrable skills and positive behaviours, interview techniques and much more!
Learning Methods
The trainer will deliver the course in a friendly and welcoming classroom environment. You will have the opportunity to work independently and with your classmates in a range of activities and discussions.
Learner Support
All sessions are adapted according to the individual needs of learner. Accessibility : Newcastle: Inaccessible for those with limited mobility. Burton: Ground floor fully accessible. Biddulph: Lift available fully accessible. English and Maths initial assessments are carried out prior to the start of the course.
Course Assessments
No formal assessments will take place. Learner’s work and interactions on the course will be informally assessed with constructive feedback provided by tutors. Whilst on the course learners will complete an Individual Learning plan recording comments, feedback and work completed.
Learning Materials
Learners will be provided all course materials as part of the programme.
What can learners do next/progress onto?
Throughout your course you will be provided with information and advice about other learning opportunities available to you. Progression opportunities may include other Community Learning courses, accredited courses such as maths, English or Digital or supported to seek volunteering or employment opportunities.
Dates, locations and times
Classroom delivery.
12/08/2025 to 23/09/2025 09.30AM 03.30PM Tuesdays
30/09/2025 to 04/11/2025 09.30AM 03.30PM Tuesdays
11/11/2025 to 16/12/2025 9.30AM 3.30PM Tuesdays
Acorn Training
Worthington Way
Burton-on-Trent
DE14 1JP
Are there any fees?
This course is fully funded and so there are no course fees.
Who delivers this course?
Acorn Training Ltd
How to enrol on this course and find out more?
Telephone Sam Mellor on 01782 827827
Email: info@acorntraining.co.uk