Training Services for Employers...
Funded Training...
Everyone recognises the value and benefits of having a well-trained workforce, but how do you ensure that you are accessing the right training and support for your business? Chesterfield College is here to help and may be able to assist with the cost of this training.Response to recession
Chesterfield College has secured funding through the Economic Challenge Investment Fund that will help unemployed graduates, professionals and managers and provide support to businesses that have been affected by the recession.Train To Gain
Train To Gain is a nationwide initiative that will help your business to develop the skills and efficiency of your workforce. Chesterfield College offers a broad range of National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) which are the recognised standard for workforce development in the UK and European Union. Up to 100% funding is available under the Train To Gain initiative. Most NVQs are organised around your working hours and are carried out in the workplace ensuring that the content is practical and relevant to the job.Skills for Life
If your workforce could benefit from improved literacy and numeracy skills we can help. Training is flexible to meet your work patterns. Tuition can be delivered in the workplace, leads to national qualifications, and is free! We also offer English for speakers of other languages (ESOL), which are free for eligible learners. Please contact the Skills for Life Team for more details on 01246 500913.Digital Media Professional Development
Funded courses may be available for digital media professionals in the East Midlands through a new initiative to promote higher level of skills within the creative industries. Up to £10,000 of funding per applicant may also be available for the purchase of capital equipment and software. Any small to medium sized enterprise, micro business or sole trader may apply for these awards, which must be match-funded. For further information about the Creative Industries New Technology Initiative contact Jeremy Asquith on 01246 500602or email asquithj@chesterfield.ac.uk
Funding Assistance:
Chesterfield College employs a Bid Writer whose main function is to source funding which enables the College to offer a wider range of services to assist employers. If you are aware of funding that is available where the College may be able to collaborate and partner with your organisation please contact:
Bid Writer - Telephone: 01246 500267
Alternatively please fill in the following enquiry form and someone will contact you in due course: Enquiry Request Form
Up to 100% Funded Training...
Employer
support projects
at a glance:
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terms and conditions)
Level
2 Course
You may qualify for up to 100% funded training - Employers can access free Level 2 courses,
including NVQs and VRQs. To be eligible employees must not yet have gained a
Level 2 Qualification or equivalent.
Vocationally
Related Qualifications
VRQs are courses that teach learners theory and practice in a variety of
industry subjects. They are similar to NVQs because they are based on
vocational areas but are also different because VRQs do not measure your
competence to do a particular job.
Basic Skills
Basic Skills Training is for individuals or groups of employees to enable
them to improve their literacy and numeracy and therefore perform more
effectively at work.
Beyond Level
2 - Level 3 and Level 4
National
Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's) and Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQ's)
are available at Levels 3 and 4. These levels are appropriate for those staff
who work in a supervisory or managerial capacity and have some responsibility
for systems and processes. These in-depth qualifications relate directly to job
role in the workplace and can lead to Higher National Qualifications and
Foundation Degrees.
Higher Level
Qualifications Level 4 and Level 5
A Foundation
Degree is the same level as the HND but designed to more closely meet the
needs of industry and adds value through practical project s and work
related learning.
Hair and Beauty
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LEVEL 2 COURSES
What can the College offer?
You may qualify for up to 100% funded training - Employers can access free Level 2 courses,
including NVQs and VRQs. To be eligible employees must not yet have gained a
Level 2 Qualification or equivalent.
In many cases NVQ Training can be carried out in the workplace, meaning that it
fits around the needs and restrictions of your company. Assessment can also
take place on-site so that members of staff are not required to leave work to
complete their training.
Chesterfield College Offers the following NVQs at LEVEL 2
Construction
Brickwork
Carpentry and Joinery
Plumbing
Retail
Business Improvement Techniques
Vehicle Fitting Operations
Decorative Occupations
Sign making
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Business Related
Administration NVQ
Accounting AAT
NEW
Team Leader NVQ
Engineering and Manufacturing
Systems Maintenance
Performing Engineering Operations
Production
Technical Support
Fabrication and Welding
Installation and Commissioning
Manufacturing – Mechanical Eng
Mechanical Engineering Services
Vehicle and Body Paint Operations
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Health and Caring
Health and Social Care
NEW
Children’s Care Learning and Development
Teaching Assistants
Hotels
and Restaurants
Customer Service
Bar Service
Food and Drink Service
Food Preparation
Hospitality Supervision
Team Leader
Leisure
Instructing Physical Activity
Sport and Recreation
Team Leader
Information Technology
First Diploma IT
Practitioners
First Dip (ICT Systems Support)
Dip in
Digital Applications IT Users
NEW
Information Technology NVQ (ITQ)
I T Practitioners NVQ (IPRO)
NEW
Distribution Storage and Warehousing
Cleaning Services
The employee qualifies if they do not have any of these qualifications or
a higher qualification such as a degree:
5 GCSE or O Levels grade
C or above, a BTEC First Diploma, NVQ Level 2, an A Level, 2 AS Levels,
GNVQ Intermediate, LCCI Certificate Second Level, C&G Higher Operative.
Not sure – then make a quick
phone call to check whether your employee qualifies for free training
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VOCATIONALLY
RELATED QUALIFICATIONS
VRQs are courses that teach learners theory and practice in a variety of
industry subjects. They are similar to NVQs because they are based on
vocational areas but are also different because VRQs do not measure your
competence to do a particular job. During the course there are usually
assignments to be completed and sometime exams to be taken.
VRQs can be used to improve job prospects and gain exemptions from some
elements of NVQs, professional qualifications or related academic
education.
The College can also offer
up to 100% funded
training for VRQ courses
VRQ COURSES
· Intermediate Construction Award – various pathways
· (ABC) Certificate in Fabrication and Welding
· NCFE Teaching Assistants
· SIA Security Guarding
· Progression Award in Automotive Vehicle Servicing & Repair
· BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
· Certificate in Conflict Handling & Prevention
· CACHE Certificate in Childcare & Education
· NCFE Working Safely with Children
· BTEC First Diploma in Caring
· Certificate in Coaching for Team Leaders & First Line Managers
· Introductory Certificate in Team Leading
· Certificate in Customer Service
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BASIC SKILLS
What can the College offer?
Basic Skills Training is for individuals or groups of employees to enable them to improve their literacy and numeracy and therefore perform more effectively at work.
It is highly likely that your employees will qualify for up to 100% funded training. Basic Skills training can take place in the work place at any time of the day.
Example; City and Guilds Adult Literacy or ESOL Skills for Life provide focused language support tailored to the needs of the company and occupation of the employee. Qualifications are on offer during the day Monday to Saturday and in the evenings, but they can be scheduled to fit around working patterns and other commitments.
In addition, Basic Skills can be embedded into vocational courses, for example literacy skills can be developed through studying for a basic IT qualification.
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BEYOND LEVEL 2 – LEVEL 3 AND 4
What the College can offer?
Companies who are based in Derbyshire and meet the criteria for an SME ( less than 250 employees ) may qualify for up to £1,000 towards a paying for tuition, registration and exam fees for a level 3 or 4 qualification or part of a qualification eg a module.
Management:
· ILM Introductory Certificate in First Line Management
· Foundation Degree in Enterprise and Management
Logistics:
· BTEC Logistics and Transport
· Certificate in Professional Competence in Road Haulage (National)
· Foundation Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Modular)
Health and Safety:
· NEBOSH National General Certificate
· IOSH Managing Safely
ICT:
· Foundation Degree in Computing
· BTEC HNC Business IT
Construction:
· Surveying – remote and target less digital technologies, Part 1 and 2
· City and Guilds 4353 Autocad 2D and 3D (advanced)
· BTEC National Award in Construction
· BTEC HNC Building Studies
Social and Personal Care:
· NVQ Health and Social Care Contact The College via e-mail: employers@chesterfield.ac.uk
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HIGHER LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS LEVEL 4 AND 5
A Foundation Degree is the same level as the HND but designed to more closely meet the needs of industry and adds value through practical projects and work related learning
NEW - Foundation Degrees are available in:
- Enterprise and Management
- Performance Management
- Health Related Exercise and Fitness
- Computing
- Education and Learning Support
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Tourism Heritage and Culture
- Construction
- New Media Design
- Fashion Design for Industry
Validated by a Regional University either - Sheffield
Hallam, Leeds Metropolitan or Derby University
Chesterfield College also offers the
Higher National Certificate in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering and Building
Please see also the higher education section of the website
Contact The College via e-mail: employers@chesterfield.ac.uk
