Level 2 Employability Skills: making the move to work

This short formal qualification will help students age 14+ be work-ready, by developing awareness of what employers require and look for in the recruitment process. The qualification will build skills essential for job seekers in the modern working environment and will help to improve the chances of employment. It is assessed by assignment.

The qualification can be offered as a stand-alone course or incorporated into other programmes.

On completing of this programme, learners will be able to:

Describe what is meant by employability skills and why employers want people with these skills in addition to qualifications and/or experience

Assess their own skillset in terms of employability and provide examples to support strengths, preferences, and areas for development

Complete a job application and prepare for an interview based on their skillset.