BROWSE
Training for Work
Free and subsidised government funded training courses in Information Technology and office related skills aimed at improving and developing employability.
Courses include
ITQ
- Free for unemployed people aged 18 and over who would like to gain a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification for IT Users to enhance prospects for work or further training.
Entry to Employment
- Free for young unemployed people between the ages of 16-18 who want to prepare for entry to employment, Apprenticeships or other training
Apprenticeships
- Free for employed young people between the ages of 16-24 who would like to gain Administration or Using IT NVQs and associated Key Skills
Train to Gain
- Free for employed people aged 19+ who would like to gain a first Level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration, Using IT or Customer Service
NVQ Workforce Development
- Subsidised NVQs in Business and Administration and Customer Service for people in employment
Training and qualifications include
Information Technology
- Word
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Internet and E-mail
Communication
- Office English
- Language and verbal communication skills
- Spelling, grammar, written communication
Office Skills
- Business administration
- Business communication
- Keyboarding and touch typing
Basic Skills Support
- ESOL
- Literacy
- Numeracy
Job Search Skills
- Preparing a CV
- Interview techniques
- Confidence building
- Job seeking skills
Work Placement
- Practise skills and gain work experience
- Build confidence
- Gain a recent work reference
Qualifications
- BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users
- BCS European Computer Driving Licence
- C&G Word-processing Techniques Level 1
- C&G Start IT Certificate Entry Level 3
- EDI National Vocational Qualification in Administration Levels 2 & 3
- EDI National Vocational Qualification in Customer Service Level 3
- EDI IT User NVQ (ITQ) Level 2
- EDI Key Skills Levels 1 & 2
- EDI Certificate in Administration Level 2
- EDI Certificate in Adult Numeracy Levels 1 & 2
- EDI Certificate in Adult Literacy Levels 1 & 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
KT5 9AL
Telephone: 020 8547 6837
Fax: 020 8547 6835
Email: chris.cox@rbk.kingston.gov.uk