Courses offered at TBG Learning Ashford
Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 2: 10 week Duration
Employability Skills
Many employers set high expectations for their work force, and are keen to work with young people, who are able to communicate effectively at an interview, demonstrate good people skills and are committed to their new organisation. These are just some of the basic attributes that are required in today’s fast moving world of work. This qualification may give you the opportunity to get involved in a company on a work experience placement, whilst studying for your employability skills qualification, and gain the skills that you need to further your learning and your career options.
You will be studying
• Planning for Progression
• Effective skills, qualities and attitudes
for learning and working
• Career planning and making applications
• Functional skills Maths or English
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Eligibility
Customers must be aged 16-19*. No formal qualifications are required, but you will be asked to complete a reading and writing test, to ensure we offer the correct level of support. UK/EU residency rules apply.
*Restrictions apply
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Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 Award in Employability and Personal Development
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths or English |
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Digital Skills/Digital Creator
The digital world is all around us and one of the biggest growing industries. This creative course will provide you skills you need in life to make the best of the digital world. You will get real hands on experience and learn how to create animation, film and video, make the best of digital images and use the internet safely.
You will be studying
• Getting online
• Photography
• Web Share
• Functional skills Maths or English
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Eligibility
Customers must be aged 16-19*. No formal qualifications are required, but you will be asked to complete a reading and writing test, to ensure we offer the correct level of support. UK/EU residency rules apply.
*Restrictions apply
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Qualification(s) Available
• Entry 3 Award in Digital Skills
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths or English |
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Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 3: 20 week Duration
Business Administration
Administration is at the heart of all organisations, it is what keeps the business running behind the scenes. Your role within business administration will depend on the size of the organisation, and the requirements, so if you think of yourself as an organised people’s person, then this could be a potential career route for you. This could lead to a wide range of further qualifications or employment.
You will be studying
• Working in Business and Administration
• Communicating electronically
• Job opportunities in Business Administration
· Functional skills Maths and/or English
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Eligibility
Customers must be aged 16-19*. No formal qualifications are required, but you will be asked to complete a reading and writing test, to ensure we offer the correct level of support. UK/EU residency rules apply.
*Restrictions apply
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Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Business Administration
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English
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Childcare
A career in child care is rewarding, enjoyable and extremely important. The first few years of a child's life are important to form a basis for good education, self-discipline and social integration. Most people who work in the sector love their jobs and look forward to going to work every day. Not only do you get to enjoy playing and having fun with children but you are also helping them to develop and learn. Children will use some of the skills they learn with you, such as how to get on with other children, for the rest of their lives. If you are interested in caring and educating children, then this course will help you to further develop your skills. Please be aware that a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks will be required.
You will be studying
• Encouraging children to eat Healthily
• Learning experiences for young children
• Alternatives to paid work
• Functional skills Maths, English and ICT
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Eligibility
Customers must be aged 16-19*. No formal qualifications are required, but you will be asked to complete a reading and writing test, to ensure we offer the correct level of support. UK/EU residency rules apply.
*Restrictions apply
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Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 Certificate in Childcare
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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Retail Knowledge
Retail is a growing industry and reflects the changing approach in how we purchase our goods. Shopping on-line is now a familiar experience too many of us and continues to develop and offer even more opportunities that are both local and global in their reach. If the world of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) excites and motivates you, then Retail Knowledge level 1, will develop your potential and is a positive way forward into the possibility of your future career.
You will be studying
• Retail business
• Customer service
• Customer payments
• Functional skills Maths and/or English
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Eligibility
Customers must be aged 16-19*. No formal qualifications are required, but you will be asked to complete a reading and writing test, to ensure we offer the correct level of support. UK/EU residency rules apply.
*Restrictions apply
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Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 Certificate in Skills Retail
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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Skills Support Programme
Numeracy
This course leads to a nationally recognised qualification. It will help to improve maths skills in a programme of assistance tailored to individual needs.
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Eligibility
This course is for employed people in reciept of Jobseekers Allowance (JSA). English must be your first language and you must have basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills. |
Qualification(s) Available
• Adult Numeracy (Entry Level to Level 2) |
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Literacy
This course leads to a nationally recognised qualification. It will help to improve reading, writing and spelling skills in a programme of assistance tailored to individual needs.
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Eligibility
This course is for employed people in reciept of Jobseekers Allowance (JSA). English must be your first language and you must have basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills. |
Qualification(s) Available
• Adult Literacy (Level 1 and Level 2) |
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Pre-Employment Training
Specialist and intensive support over an 6 week period designed to get customers back into work. The course includes career advice, support with CV writing and job searching.
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Eligibility
This course is for those who are under notice of redundancy or who have recently been made unemployed and are in reciept of Jobseekers Allowance (JSA) |
Qualification(s) Available
• Employability skills
• Retail
• Business Administration
• Sage book keeping
• Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS)
• Security Industry Authority (SIA) |
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Other Courses
Computers for Beginners - UK Online
Basic IT courses aimed at customers who need to know how to use the computer for job search. This short FREE course includes exploring the internet and setting up an email.
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Eligibility
UK/EU residency rules apply. |
Qualification(s) Available
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) Entry Level |
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Work Experience Placements
A 4 week placement that is community based to provide the customer with work experience. CV writing, references and job searching support is also given.
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Eligibility
This programme is for customers who are unemployed and in reciept of benefits. |
Qualification(s) Available
• Entry Level Award
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
ECDL is a relevant and internationally recognised qualification for computer users. It improves understanding of the use of computers, and will open up a variety of opportunities by providing a broad range of skills. The ECDL qualification is recognised by employers and offers flexible patterns of study designed for all skill levels.
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Eligibility
There is a fee for this course. Please contact the centre for more information. |
Qualification(s) Available
• ECDL Essentials (Level 1)
• ECDL Extra |