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
NVQ Workforce Development
- Free and part-funded NVQs in Business Administration, Customer Service and ITQ for people in paid and voluntary work. A Train to Gain service.
Back to Employment
- Free 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 can include a short period of work experience. Learning is accredited through the NOCN Level 1 Award in Progression.
Apprenticeships
- Free for employed young people between the ages of 16-24 who would like to gain a Business Administration, Using IT or Customer Service Apprenticeship framework including associated Key Skills and Technical Certificates
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
Training and qualifications include
Information Technology
- Word
- Excel
- Internet and E-mail
- Windows file management
- 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
- Build confidence
- Gain a recent work reference
Qualifications
- NOCN Level 1 Award in Progression
- C&G Award in Employability and Personal Development
- 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
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
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