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Civil Service Employability Programme (Job-Seekers)

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Course Overview

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Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements, though an interest in working in the UK Civil Service is desirable. You must be legally allowed to work in the UK and have a good standard of English, maths and IT.

Course information

  • This is a short six weeks, full-time intensive course which runs Monday - Friday.
  • Following completion of this course you will be guaranteed a job interview.

This courses will help you with training in interview skills, self assessment, teamwork and personal behaviour for success.

Key topics

  • Creating a civil service jobs account
  • Searching for vacancies
  • Understanding job descriptions
  • Introduction and practice for online questions
  • The application process including: psychometric test, verbal reasoning test, situational judgement test (SJT) and behaviour statements.

  • Next steps

    This course is intended to prepare applicants for job roles in the Civil Service. This two-week programme takes candidates through the process step by step; at each stage explaining the rationale and requirements of each component.

  • Why study at NCC?

    • Expert teaching: Learn from experienced tutors with real-world industry knowledge
    • Flexible study options: Part-time, evening and online learning available
    • Career progression routes: From entry level to professional qualifications
    • Outstanding support: One-to-one advice, wellbeing support and financial guidance
    • Ofsted-rated Outstanding: Quality teaching and support you can trust
    • Modern facilities: Industry-standard workshops, labs, studios and digital tools
    • Employer links: Courses shaped by local and national job market needs

Available Campuses

Dates Schedule
Start: Ongoing
End: Ongoing
Start: Ongoing
End: Ongoing

What Can This Course Lead To

Successful completion of this qualification will help you to evidence learning, gain further qualifications and lead to a job interview.

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