Training for Work
Free and subsidised government funded training courses in Information Technology and business related skills aimed at improving and developing employability.
Courses include
NVQ Workforce Development
- NVQs in Business Administration, Customer Service, Management and ITQ for people in paid and voluntary work.
Back to Employment
- Free tuition on part-time course for people aged 19 and over who are unemployed or in voluntary work. This course provides basic IT skills, job search skills and support, and includes a short period of work experience. Learning is accredited through the NOCN Level 1 Award in IT Users ITQ.
Apprenticeships
- Free for employed young people between the ages of 16-18 and subsidised for older people who would like to gain a Business Administration, ITQ, Customer Service or Management apprenticeship. The frameworks include associated Key Skills, Technical Certificates and ERRS, Workbook, Personal Learning and Thinking Skills as necessary. Help with finding an apprenticeship vacancy is available. Free recruitment services for employers looking to employ an apprentice.
Foundation Learning
- Free for young unemployed people between the ages of 16-18 who want to prepare for entry into employment, Apprenticeships, level 2 college courses or other training. Course includes functional skills in English, Maths and ICT plus the NOCN Certificate in Progression at entry level or level 1. Work placement and employability skills are also included.
Training and qualifications include
Information Technology
- Word
- Excel
- Internet and E-mail
- File management
- Powerpoint
- Keyboarding and touch typing
Basic Skills Support
- Literacy
- Numeracy
Personal Development & Job Search Skills
- Communication skills
- Preparing a CV
- Interview techniques
- Confidence building
- Job seeking skills
- Personal & Social Development
Work Experience
- Practise skills and gain work experience in an area of own choice
- Build confidence
- Gain a recent work reference
Qualifications
- NOCN Level E3/1 Award in Progression
- NOCN Award/Certificate in IT Users Level 1 (ITQ)
- EDI NVQ in Administration Levels 2 & 3
- EDI NVQ in Customer Service Levels 2 & 3
- EDI IT User NVQ (ITQ) Levels 2 & 3
- EDI NVQ in Management Level 3
- EDI Key Skills Levels 1 & 2
- EDI Technical Certificates
- EDI Certificate in Adult Numeracy Entry level & Levels 1 & 2
- EDI Certificate in Adult Literacy Entry level & Levels 1 & 2
- OCR Functional Skills in ICT Levels E1- Level 2
- Edexcel Functional Skills in English & Maths Levels E1- Level 2
How to Apply / Contact Us
Telephone us on 020 8547 6837 or call in for more information or to check your eligibility. We will advise you on how to apply for a place.
For more information, please contact:
Mrs Chris Cox
King Charles Centre
Hollyfield Road
Surbiton
Surrey KT5 9AL
Telephone: 020 8547 6837
Fax: 020 8547 6835
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