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About the course
| Course starting dates | November 18th (fully booked), November 25th (fully booked), December 2nd, December 9th, December 16th |
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| Course length | This course lasts for five days, and runs from Mondays to Fridays |
| Lesson times | Your daily Zoom session, with our experienced and dynamic tutor, runs from 9:30am to 4:30pm (with a one hour lunch break). |
| Qualification | Entry Level 3 Award in Employability Skills awarded by VTCT |
What is the Civil Service?
The UK Civil Service is an organisation that advises and supports the government in delivering policies and public services. Nearly 500,000 people work for the Civil Service across hundreds of departments, in all sorts of roles, spread throughout the UK!
It is politically neutral and independent of the government and political parties. There’s a place for anyone who’s motivated and hard-working in the Civil Service – and this course will help get your foot in the door!
Why work for the Civil Service:
- A huge variety of career opportunities that suit all ambitions and personalities – from engineers to administrators to delivery drivers.
- Great work-life balance with flexible, hybrid and part-time working options, as well as good annual leave and family leave packages.
- Excellent workplace pension scheme, which is regarded as one of the best in the UK public sector..
- Ample opportunity for career and personal development, with access to coaching, mentoring and work-based training courses.
- Great health, wellbeing and discount schemes – from retail discounts to reduced gym memberships.
Why do this course:
- Improve your CV, job application and job interview skills – and earn an accredited qualification in Employability Skills.
- Get an inside understanding of the Civil Service's recruitment process.
- Hear directly from Civil Servants about what it's like to work for the government.
- Our employer engagement team is standing by to provide any additional support on applying for Civil Service positions, plus they will provide you with exclusive access to other career opportunities.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- A clear, concise and professional CV that will help you stand out amongst hiring managers from all organisations.
- The confidence to ace your next job interview – whether it's in-person or online.
- A potential Civil Service job which you have identified, and have the tools to confidently complete the application process.
Course Content
U1
Job search skills
The Civil Service offers a wide range of job roles, from engineers to administrators – this unit shows you how to find the role that’s right for you.
U2
Job application skills
This unit focuses on the specific Civil Service application and how to master it, helping you to make the right first impression.
U3
CV writing skills
In this unit, you will learn what Civil Service recruiters are looking for in a CV, and how to make a CV that you are finally proud of.
U4
Opportunities in the Civil Service
During this unit, you will learn how to identify opportunities in the Civil Service. This includes:
- How to create a civil service jobs account
- Searching for vacancies
- Understanding Civil Service job descriptions
- Virtual interview introduction and practice
- Understanding the application process, including: the psychometric test, verbal reasoning test, situational judgement test, and behaviour statements.
U5
Digital skills
The final unit will focus on your development, improvement and practical application of digital skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where and when do courses take place?
This course takes place from the comfort of your home! You'll join a virtual classroom on Zoom.
Do I only have five days to complete the course?
The course is achievable in the five days, but we can provide extra time to complete to make sure you achieve!
Do I have to pay for this course?
All our courses are free for those who are unemployed, subject to eligibility.
Do your courses have start dates?
Yes, this course will have specific start dates.
Do I need to do an exam at the end of my course?
All our Home Learning courses are assignment based, you will need to complete assignments for each of the units of the qualifications and submit them to your assessor.
I’m not great with technology - will I be able to learn online?
We continually try to make learning simple and transparent. Learning through our online platform is incredibly easy and you can navigate around your qualification quickly and access all the learning materials as soon as you login.
Your studying should be about what you learn, not how you learn it. Which is why we make the entire process as simple as possible to help you adjust to learning online.
Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?
Of course. All our courses are accredited courses and you will receive a nationally recognised certification on achievement. You will receive a digital version of your certificate, inline with our commitment to sustainability.
How long will it take for my certificate to arrive?
The Awarding Bodies takes between 8 -12 weeks to process certificates.
For all queries regarding certification please email us on certification@strivetraining.co.uk. When contacting us please include the following information:
- Full Name
- Title of the qualification
- Contact details and address
