Canterbury Employability Offer - Kelsi · 2016-03-18 · Warehousing and Storage Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Description This course covers all aspects

Skills and Employability Service

Canterbury

Employability Offer

Canterbury College

KT & A

City and Coastal College

Middleton Murray

Concept Training (Impact)

Future Creative

CXK (Prince’s Trust)


Contents

1. Canterbury College

2. KT & A

3. City and Coastal College

4. CXK

5. Middleton Murray

6. Concept Training – The Impact Programme

7. Future Creative

8. CXK (Prince’s Trust)


Programmes of study and levels:

Route to Work Programme – All levels

1. Canterbury College

Description:

Route to Work combines intensive interventions to build positive attitudes,

confidence and motivation, supporting young people to succeed by gaining

career specific skills, work experience, qualifications and access to

apprenticeships and employment.


Exploring opportunities – Entry level

3/Level 1

Name of programme: Pathway to

Employment and Training – April Start

Locations: Canterbury

Referral method:

Contact the college by phone or drop

in.

Contact:

To discuss course contact Jan

Hughes 01227 811345

To apply contact college

admissions on 01227 811188

Joining dates:

April 2016

Duration: 2 days per week for

12 weeks

Description:

Overview

The course is for learners aged 16-19 who need to be engaged over the summer term.

What will I learn? • Digital Skills (online course with a classroom, project), • Personal Development • Preparing for Employment (producing a professional CV and learning interview skills) Improving English with level delivered by outcome of original assessment (E3–L1 or L2). How will I be assessed? Mostly ongoing assessment with some tests at the relevant level. What may it lead to? Students can progress into the workplace or on to further courses at Canterbury College. Entry Requirements We can work around you, but places are subject to interview. Additional information By the end of the course learners will have enhanced employment skills, learned creative and digital skills and have an improved command of English.


2. Kent Training & Apprenticeships


City & Guilds NVQ in Customer

Service at L1 or L2, City & Guilds

Functional Skills English and maths at

Entry 3, L1 or L2, GCSE English and

maths with embedded employability

skills and work placement/experience.

Name of programme: Work Ready

Extra

Location: Canterbury Adult Education

Centre

Referral method: Call 0800 731

4297, visit KTandA.co.uk, or text

07860 008 025 starting your message

with KTA.

Contact:

Chelsi Moore, Engagement and

Progression Officer,

[email protected],

07795 151374

Tracey Shaw-Mercer, Foundation

Team Leader, tracey.shaw-

[email protected], 07917

639086

Joining dates: w/c:

11/04/2016

Duration: 30 weeks +

Description:

Work Ready Extra is a personalised programme to help 16-18 year olds not in full time education or employment get the skills and experience they need to progress in their chosen career.

There are many career areas that Work Ready Extra can help with, from plumbing

to childcare and marketing to warehousing.

Being work-ready is all about having the right skills, knowledge and attitude. The Work Ready Extra programme gives learners the opportunity to gain employer recognised qualifications and practical experience to put on their CV. The programme includes a work placement lasting for a minimum of 12 weeks within the learners’ chosen career sector. This provides an invaluable insight into the reality of working life and helps learners make an informed decision about future choices. At the end of the programme progression opportunities include employment with training or an apprenticeship (often with the employer where the work placement has been held) or into further education or training.

mailto:[email protected]




City and Coastal College, through Canterbury Academy, offers a range of

programmes, including bespoke programmes. The programmes are delivered

through a range of specialist facilities:

Canterbury:

The Enterprise and Employability College

The Riverside Centre

The Prince of Wales Youth Club

ChalkHill farm

Sittingbourne:

Callum Park Equestrian Centre

Mainstream Training

Isle of Sheppey:

Holm Place Anglers

To book places or add provision to the offer please

contact Sarah Kendrick-White:

[email protected]

3. City and Coastal College



Hair and Beauty

Hair and Beauty / Barbering

Qualification Level 1/2 VRQ Hair and Beauty – (Level 2 16+) Level 2 VRQ Barbering and Mens hairdressing (16+)

Description All students learn in our professional training salon. This is a working salon and encourages the students to experience real employment practices, including treating paying customers. Students who study for more than one day a week may also work in commercial salons in the local area. Students aged 14- 16 will gain skills in reconditioning treatments and acquire different hair styling techniques such as plaiting and straightening. In beauty they will learn about facials, manicures and nail art. Post 16 students can chose whether to specialise in Hair or Beauty. In Hair they will progress to cutting and styling and chemical treatments such as dyeing. In Beauty, students will study the most current beauty treatments, including facials, massage and nail technician services. Post 16 students can also study barbering in our twilight sessions alongside adult learners.

Age 14-16, 16+

Location The Enterprise and Employability College

Days Tuesdays and Thursdays (14-16), bespoke 16+


Food and Catering

Chef Academy

Qualification Level 1 –City and Guilds Award/Certificate/Diploma in an introduction to the hospitality industry (14-16) Level 1, 2 or 3 NVQ Professional Cookery (16+)

Description Students gain an introduction to the hospitality and catering industry and have the opportunity to work in a range of different commercial environments, including a cafe and a fine dining restaurant. They learn to work effectively as part of a hospitality team, dealing with a range of different client groups and catering functions on different budgets. They learn how to prepare and cook a range of meats and vegetables.

Age 14-16, 16+


Days Bespoke programmes available on all days

Home Economics – Food and Nutrition

Qualification GCSE Home Economics (Food and Nutrition)

Description Students will develop their knowledge and understanding of food and

nutrition issues in a diverse society. They will organise and run and

cater for events as part of their controlled assessments.

This is a full GCSE and therefore it is recommended that the student

attends a minimum off one ½ day a week for 2 yrs.

Age 14+

Location The Riverside Youth Centre, The Enterprise and Employability College, The Prince of Wales Youth Centre

Days Tuesday and Thursday

Home Skills - DIY/ Cooking

Qualification Engagement

Description Students will learn basic home maintenance skills, everything from wiring a plug to putting up shelves. They will also gain a good understanding of food and nutrition and how to cater on a budget, alongside domestic skills such as washing and ironing.

Age 14+

Location The Riverside Youth Centre, The Phoenix Project

Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday


Construction / Civil Engineering /Practical

learning

Construction

Qualification City and Guilds Level 1/ 2 Construction and the Built Environment

Description Working in purpose built facilities, students gain skills in carpentry, brick laying and multi skills –plumbing, tiling, painting and decorating. The course has a portfolio component where students show their understanding of related industry careers and the design and project management process of building work. 16+ students will be able to sit their CSCS card and manual handling certification. Students are entered at a level appropriate for them as agreed by their home school. If the student wishes to progress to an apprenticeship post 16, it is recommended that they study the Level 1 qualification which is delivered in line with the apprenticeship framework. Students studying for the level 2 need to attend for a minimum of one day a week for 2 years.

Age 14-16, 16+


Days Tuesdays and Thursdays (14-16), bespoke 16+

Streetworks


Description Streetworks involves a variety of maintenance and construction tasks which occur on the roads and highways in the UK. Students will gain experience of working in this environment including:

Underground detection apparatus to identify underground services, i.e. Electrical and Radio.

Site plans to locate other services, such as water, sewage and gas.

Signing, lighting and guarding at the site location, which includes setting up traffic lights systems, traffic flow systems, road signage and the protection of areas.

Excavation of road surfaces by use of plant and power tools

Re-instatement of road surfaces by use of plant and power tools

Paving and kerbing. Students will receive certificates of competence in these processes.

Age 14+

Location Mainstream Training Centre, Sittingbourne

Days Every day


Construction Operations & Civil Engineering

Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering

Description This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to progress into the following sectors: Civil engineering technician Concreter Construction operative Highways maintenance/road worker

Age 16+


Days Students must attend for 3 days a week

Warehousing and Storage

Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage

Description This course covers all aspects of warehousing and storage including: Health and Safety, plant and logistics operations, forklift driving, stock management.

Age 16+


Days Students must attend for 3 days a week

Home Skills - DIY/ Cooking


Description Students will learn basic home maintenance skills, everything from wiring a plug to putting up shelves. They will also gain a good understanding of food and nutrition and how to cater on a budget, alongside domestic skills such as washing and ironing.

Age 14+

Location The Riverside Youth Centre, The Phoenix Project

Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Health and Childcare

Childcare

Qualification CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (VRQ)

Description Students will gain knowledge and the understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with children aged 0-5 in a variety of settings.

Age 14-16, 16+


Days Tuesdays (14-16), bespoke 16+


Babysitting

Qualification CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting

Description This qualification provides an understanding of the skills needed when babysitting. It includes the babysitter’s responsibilities to the children they care for, their responsibilities to the parent(s), and accident prevention and fire safety.

Age 14+


Days Thursday - 1 day a wk for 12 weeks

Parenting – Young Parents

Qualification CACHE Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting

Description This qualification introduces the responsibilities of being a parent. It covers

the welfare and care of babies and young children, respecting and valuing

them, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Age 11- 18



Junior First Aid

Qualification First Aid in a Day for Young People

Description Based on student first aid training offered by St John Ambulance, the one day course will cover how to deal with emergency situations, such as: Asthma Burns and scalds Chest pains Choking Communication and casualty care Severe bleeding Shock

Fainting First aid kit Poisons Primary survey Recovery position Resuscitation

A certificate will be issued following the successful completion of the course.

Age 14+


Days Thursday - 1 day

First Aid at Work

Qualification First Aid at Work

Description This certificate delivers training to enable to the learner to provide a first response to a medical situation before the emergency services arrive. It also covers basic first aid.

Age 14+


Days Thursday - 1 day


Parenting

Qualification Responsible Parenting Course

Description This course is designed to help parents build the knowledge and skills needed when dealing with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age. It will cover a range of issues such as the importance of routines, sleep, hygiene, discipline and nutrition. The course is designed to empower parents to reclaim their role as first educator of their child and offers parents a chance to discuss issues relevant to them in a supportive, non-judgmental atmosphere, allowing them to explore a range of solutions to the problems that parenthood can entail.

Age 18+



Animal Care / Equine Studies

Animal Care

Qualification Level 1 Animal Care

Description Students work with a selection of farm animals, gaining practical experience and enjoying the engagement and therapeutic benefit of working closely with animals.

Age 14+

Location Chalkhill Farm

Days Every Day

Equine Studies

Qualification Level 2 and 3 Equine Studies

Description Students study for 3 days a week in this purpose built set-up. Learning riding, stabling and all aspects of animal care.

Age 16+, L2 (possible 15+)

Location Callum Park

Days Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – both courses require 3 days attendance

Equine Engagement


Description Working in this unique setting students will help out with the horses and be given opportunity to learn about equine management and the opportunity to ride.


Age 14+

Location Callum Park

Days Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Sport

Sport and Recreation


Description The programme is designed around the individuals needs and interests, using the range of facilities available, including: Gym sessions with a personal trainer Football with a Gillingham FC coach Boxing Dance Swimming Personal Training qualifications - tbc

Age 14+

Location The Enterprise and Employability College, The Prince of Wales Youth Centre, The Riverside Centre

Days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Dance

Qualification NCFE Level 2 VCert in Performance Skills

Description This qualification is designed for learners who may be interested in the performance industry. The focus of the qualification is on the learner’s ability and desire to perform. This qualification features on the DfE list of approved qualifications for Key Stage 4 performance tables.

Age 14 - 19

Location The Riverside Centre, The Enterprise and Employability College, Herne Bay Arts House.

Angling - Fishing

Qualification Level 2 Aims Award Level 1-6 CAST Awards

Description The Awards set out a series of progressive steps to help anglers develop skills, to enable lifelong enjoyment of angling, including species of fish and use of specific tactics, tie/rigs and flies, habitats, appropriate equipment and casting.

Age 11+

Location Holm Place Anglers (Isle of Sheppey or Local facilities as required)

Days Days by negotiation


Creative Arts

Art

Qualification NCFE Level 2 VCert in Creative Crafts: Art and Design

Description This qualification is designed for learners wishing to gain an understanding of the art and design industry and develop the basic skills across a range of areas within the subject. This qualification features on the DfE list of approved qualifications for Key Stage 4 performance tables.

Age 14 - 19

Location The Riverside Centre

Days Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Core Learning

Mathematics

Qualification IGCSE Mathematics

Description IGCSE Maths, including resits Twilight sessions twice a week for the year with additional Saturday revision sessions in the run up to the exams. Roll on / Roll off, students can be entered in November and June

Age 14+

Location The Riverside Youth Centre, The Enterprise and Employability College (tbc)

Days Twilight programme 4-5.30pm

English

Qualification IGCSE English

Description IGCSE English, including resits Twilight sessions twice a week for the year with additional Saturday revision sessions in the run up to the exams. Roll on / Roll off, students can be entered in November and June

Age 14+

Location The Riverside Youth Centre, The Enterprise and Employability College (tbc)

Days Twilight programme 4-5.30pm

Bespoke Tuition

Qualification GCSE English and Maths Functional English and Maths

Description Delivered at the vocational placement centre, students home school or students home. One to one £25 p/h. Small group (max 4) - £15 p/h.

Age 14 -19

Location All centres

Days All


Engagement / Respite placement

Street Success


Description Students work in very small groups to engage in: Future planning, career pathways Your rights re the law, education, money inc benefits Managing a budget One to one life coaching sessions

Age 14+

Location The prince of Wales Youth Centre

Days Tuesday, Thursday - 1 day a week for 12 weeks

Full time Respite


Description Students work in small groups access parts of the range on offer as appropriate, they will be supported in literacy and numeracy and any work required by the home school Students will also receive mentoring and support. It is likely that re-integration into the home school will require ongoing part time placement in the provision.

Age 14+

Location Centres as appropriate

Days Full time for a maximum of 6 weeks


Other services

We can arrange for these services as part of the provision, at an additional cost.

Lingo Lingo - Languages company

Tuition Extra – Private Tuition

Pricing

(not

including

FAR

academy)

Per Student

Group prices (6

students)

1 day a week / year

£995 £5100

1/2 day a week / year

(including twilight sessions) £549

1 day a week, 12 weeks

£350 £1,800

Respite ( max 6 weeks)

£295 per week

Day courses

£30 £150

Bulk purchase (upfront)

10 day placements for £9000


3. The FAR Academy

Name of programme: Business &

Enterprise


Referral method:

joinus.thefaracademy.co.uk

www.thefaracademy.co.uk

Contact: Katherine Silcock

Telephone: 07722 597816

Joining dates: September 2016

Duration: 1 Year


NCFE Level 2 In Business and

Enterprise

Description:

This NCFE Level 2 Business and Enterprise course incorporates business skills

within the skateboard culture. The course provides the students with knowledge on

how to set up a new business and provides them with the skills they need to

produce their own product plan, market and produce financial plans for their

business. They will learn how to build and design their own professional

skateboards from scratch. They will be supported in arranging and setting up their

own skate events in which they would have their own stands and be able to sell

the products they have made. They will also be encouraged to set up their own

online shops in which again they will be able to sell their products. This will give

them a real focus in their life in which they have been able to be successful in

completing something that they are passionate about. This course is about not

only re-engaging young people but giving them a future, in which they can succeed

in. As well as teaching key academic and vocational qualification that are

embedded into existing schools programmes, The Far Academy also supports

students to achieve their core GCSE subjects. There are no entry requirements for

this course.

http://www.thefaracademy.co.uk/


4. Middleton Murray (i)

Name of programme:

Traineeship to apprenticeship Locations: Canterbury, Whitstable

and Herne Bay

Referral method: See contact details.

Contact:

Darran Smith

Phone: 01304 802702

Mobile: 07710 059587

Email:

[email protected]

om

www.middletonmurray.com Programmes of study and

levels:

Employability, Customer Service,

Business Admin and Maths /

English.

Joining dates:

Monthly Start Dates

Duration: 12 week traineeship

leading to a 12 month

apprenticeship programme

Description:

If you are aged 16-21….

Great career opportunities – apply for a traineeship.

We offer an excellent opportunity to get all the support needed to get an apprenticeship. We initially work with you on a 12 week traineeship based at either our Sandwich or Canterbury offices. The first 6 weeks consist of improving your employability (CV / interview skills / job applications), business admin and customer service skills to get you work ready as well as raising your Maths and English levels. You will have mock interviews, improve your attendance and timekeeping and meet Employers for interviews. Once completed, you will then have a 6 week work placement which if successful, will progress onto a minimum 12 month Apprenticeship in your chosen field where you will also work towards an NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification.



http://www.middletonmurray.com/


4. Middleton Murray (ii)

Name of programme:

Apprenticeship Locations: Canterbury, Whitstable and

Herne Bay

Referral method: See contact details

Contact:

Darran Smith

Phone: 01304 802702

Mobile: 07710 059587

Email:

[email protected]

www.middletonmurray.com Programmes of study and

levels:

Apprenticeship includes NVQ

Level 2 / 3 qualification with

Maths / English and ICT.

Joining dates:

Ongoing

Duration:

Minimum 12 months

Description:

If you are aged 16-21….

Great career opportunities – apply for apprenticeship

If you are work ready, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career with an

apprenticeship. We are based at Sandwich and Canterbury and work with local

Employers to offer you great opportunities in an apprenticeship. Whether it is from office

based positions to manual work, we have the answer for you.

The apprenticeship is for a minimum of 12 months in your chosen field and an assessor

will be assigned to you where they will help you work towards an NVQ Level 2 / 3

qualification which will include Maths, English and ICT.

CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION


http://www.middletonmurray.com/


5. Concept Training – The Impact Programme

Name of programme:

Impact (South East) Locations: Canterbury

Referral method: Self-referral or professional referral

Contact:

Owen Taylor

Email: [email protected]

Cliff Thompson



A specially designed course to obtain the

highest possible level of fitness for

anyone wishing to join any of the Armed

Forces. Level 1 ASDAN qualification in

Employability and Personal Development.

Progression of skills in maths and

English.

Joining dates:

25th January 2016

Duration:13 weeks

Description:

Are you looking for training that will help you be prepared for a career in the military or

uniformed public services? Perhaps you are looking to lose weight and get in shape

using the best training available?

The IMPACT South East Training Course gets you prepared for all the above and more

over a span of 13 weeks.

The course is delivered primarily in Ashford by folks with a military background. We also

have assistance and facilities generously donated by the people at Sir John Moore

Barracks, Folkestone. Travel Support in some cases with travel costs.

The course is more than just physical fitness. In the 13 weeks you will be prepared for all

areas of entering the military or uniformed services. These preparations include:

Level 1 Employability and Personal Development Qualification

Enhance communication and CV skills

Interview techniques

Health and safety

Maths and English (Functional Skills)

Basic computer tasks

Let’s have a conversation about your future, contact Cliff Thomson or Owen Taylor

today!




6. Future Creative

Name of programme: National

Citizen Service (NCS)


Referral Method: www.ncsyes.co.uk

Contact:

CXK

01233 224244

Joining dates:

July and August 2016

Duration: 4 weeks


N/A

Description:

NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, open to all 16-17 year olds in England and

Northern Ireland. The programme helps you build your skills for work and life, whilst

you take on new challenges and meet new friends

You'll have a short time away from home and take part in a team project where you

will help your community.

Say 'YES' and you'll...

Take on new challenges and learn new skills

Make a difference while making new friends

Grow your confidence and your CV

Experience something new as you help out your community

Graduate with a certificate signed by the Prime Minister

http://www.ncsyes.co.uk/


7. CXK Prince’s Trust

Name of programme:

CXK (Prince’s Trust)


Referral Method: Application form/

phone call/ via Targeted Support

Practitioners working for CXK Ltd, via

Early Help.

Contact:

Website: www.princes-trust.org


Phone: 01233 224244

http://cxk.org/young-

people/training/princes-trust-team-

programme

Joining dates: 18th April 2016 –

8th July 2016

Duration: 12 weeks


The Team programme is

A challenging, structured programme

for Teams of between 12 to 15 young

people

It begins with team-building activities,

including a week at a residential

activity centre

It continues with community projects

and individual work placements

At the end of the programme there is

a celebration of achievements with

friends and family where you will

receive End of Programme

Certificates

Description:

The Prince's Trust Team Programme is a 12-week personal development

programme that helps increase your confidence, motivation and work-related skills,

enabling you to move into employment, education, training, volunteering or an

apprenticeship.

http://www.princes-trust.org/


http://cxk.org/young-people/training/princes-trust-team-programme



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Canterbury Employability Offer - Kelsi · 2016-03-18 · Warehousing and Storage Qualification Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Description This course covers all aspects