TBG Learning - Lambeth Course Info

Courses offered at TBG Learning Lambeth

Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 1: 10 week Duration

Employability Skills and Personal & Social Development 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 • Course introduction/personal safety • Employability skill and Personal & Social Development Skills • Planning for Progression • Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and working • Career planning and making applications • Functional skills Maths or English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Certificate in Employability/Entrepreneur Skills • Level 2 Technical certificate • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or English

Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 2: 12 week Duration

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 • Course introduction/personal safety • Retail business • Customer service • Health and Safety • Functional skills Maths or English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Award in Retail Skills • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or English

Hair and Beauty
Those who work in the Hair and Beauty sector provide an important service for their clients. The UK Hair and Beauty industry provides personal services such as hairdressing, beauty therapy, body therapy and massage. For those of you who like the glitz and glamour of film and TV the hair and beauty sector also provide professional services such as make-up for film and television. If Hair and Beauty is the career for you, this course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and especially the skills required to prepare for work in the hairdressing or beauty therapy sector.

You will be studying
• Course introduction/personal safety
• Introduction to the hair and beauty sector
• Skincare
• Hair art
• Plaiting and twisting hair
• Functional skills Maths, English and ICT*

*Optional choice

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

Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths or English

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 • Course introduction/personal safety • Working in Business and Administration • Communicating electronically • Job opportunities in Business Administration • Functional skills Maths or English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Award in Business Administration • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or English

Construction The Construction industry is a huge sector, employing over 2.2 million people within the UK. Construction is project based work and is essentially an exercise in teamwork and organisation. Work is carried out with many different specialists across the sector, as well as with clients and the general public. Most people in the industry enjoy the variety the work offers, as well as being able to get out and about, and often being able to see the finished product of their work. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Introduction to Brickwork techniques • Introduction to Plastering techniques • Construction a cavity wall using bricklaying skills • Functional skills Maths or English	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	Qualification(s) Available • NCON Level 1 Construction Award • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or English

Fashion
Fashion is one of the fastest moving industries in the UK. There are more than 12,000 clothing businesses and 156,000 people employed in the UK fashion and design industry in. Each year the industry develops some of the most fashion forward apparel, inspired by some of the UK’s newest and youngest designers. If you see yourself in a career in fashion and would one day like to see your designs at London fashion week, then this course could be the start you need.

You will be studying
• Course introduction/personal safety
• Measuring and cutting skills for garment making
• Pattern drafting for garment making
• Stitched surface decoration techniques
• Garment construction skills
• Tools and equipment for garment making
• Health and Safety awareness
• Functional skills Maths English and ICT*

*Optional choice

*Restrictions apply

Qualification(s) Available
• Level 1 Fashion Award
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English

Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 3: 20 week Duration

Hospitality and Catering The hospitality and catering industry is one of the most dynamic and fast paced of professions with exciting and varied careers. The UK hospitality and catering industry is made up of about 263,000 outlets, and employs a workforce of 1.7 million people. The industry covers people working in commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs and those working as contract caterers to other industries. If you are interested in career in hospitality and catering you could even gain employment at the Olympics in 2012 or in a quality hotel or restaurant. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Introduction to the hospitality industry • Customer service in the hospitality industry • Serving food and drink • Front office operations • Safe user award • Functional skills Maths, English and ICT	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Award Hospitality • Level 1 Catering Award • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

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 • Course introduction/personal safety • Retail business • Customer service • Customer payments • Health and Safety • Functional skills Maths and English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Certificate in Retail Skills • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or English

Hair and Beauty Those who work in the Hair and Beauty sector provide an important service for their clients. The UK Hair and Beauty industry provides personal services such as hairdressing, beauty therapy, body therapy and massage. For those of you who like the glitz and glamour of film and TV the hair and beauty sector also provide professional services such as make-up for film and television. If Hair and Beauty is the career for you, this course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and especially the skills required to prepare for work in the hairdressing or beauty therapy sector. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Introduction to the hair and beauty sector • Skincare • Hair art • Plaiting and twisting hair • Functional skills Maths and English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Award in Hair and Beauty • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths or Englis

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 • Course introduction/personal safety • Making and receiving calls • Welcoming visitors • Creating business documents • Supporting business meetings • Functional skills Maths and English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

Construction The Construction industry is a huge sector, employing over 2.2 million people within the UK. Construction is project based work and is essentially an exercise in teamwork and organisation. Work is carried out with many different specialists across the sector, as well as with clients and the general public. Most people in the industry enjoy the variety the work offers, as well as being able to get out and about, and often being able to see the finished product of their work. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Introduction to Brickwork techniques • Introduction to Plastering techniques • Construction a cavity wall using bricklaying skills • Health and Safety awareness • Functional skills Maths and English	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	Qualification(s) Available • NCON Level 1 Construction Certificate • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

Fashion Fashion is one of the fastest moving industries in the UK. There are more than 12,000 clothing businesses and 156,000 people employed in the UK fashion and design industry in. Each year the industry develops some of the most fashion forward apparel, inspired by some of the UK’s newest and youngest designers. If you see yourself in a career in fashion and would one day like to see your designs at London fashion week, then this course could be the start you need. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Measuring and cutting skills for garment making • Pattern drafting for garment making • Stitched surface decoration techniques • Garment construction skills • Tools and equipment for garment making • Health and Safety awareness • Functional skills Maths English and ICT	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Fashion Certificate • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

Hospitality and Catering The hospitality and catering industry is one of the most dynamic and fast paced of professions with exciting and varied careers. The UK hospitality and catering industry is made up of about 263,000 outlets, and employs a workforce of 1.7 million people. The industry covers people working in commercial kitchens, hotels, restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets, pubs and clubs and those working as contract caterers to other industries. If you are interested in career in hospitality and catering you could even gain employment at the Olympics in 2012 or in a quality hotel or restaurant. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Introduction to the hospitality industry • Customer service in the hospitality industry • Serving food and drink • Front office operations • Safe user award • Functional skills Maths, English and ICT	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Hospitality Certificate • Level 1 Catering Certificate • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

IT (Information Technology) As the world shifts more and more on line, those with a good knowledge of computing and ICT will be invaluable to all sectors of business. Gaining good ICT skills is just as important in your everyday life as many of you will come into contact with new or existing technologies and many of you already apply for both employment and courses via on line applications. You will be studying • Course introduction/personal safety • Word processing software • Spreadsheet software • Database software • Functional skills Maths or English	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	Qualification(s) Available • Level 1 Certificate in IT • Award in Personal Safety • Award for Work Experience Placement • Functional skills Maths and English

Computers for beginners
The ideal course for complete beginners covering: basics of computing, word
processing, e-mail and graphs and charts.
Choice of days/times including daytime,
evening or Saturdays.

Eligibility
UK/EU residency rules apply

Qualification(s) available
Information Communications Technology (ICT) (Entry Level)

Computer Literacy and Information
Technology (CLAiT)
Computer Literacy and Information Technology is a nationally recognised course. The course covers use of the main applications on a computer, such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Access.

Eligibility
UK/EU residency rules apply

Qualification(s) available
CLAiT Level 1

English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL)
ESOL courses give customers a better understanding
of both written and spoken English. If English is not
your first language then this course will give you
more confidence in handling everyday situations
such as dealing with employers, doctors or socialising.

Eligibility
Non EU citizens have to have been in the UK for at least three years, with exception to those with marriage visas who have to wait one year.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers eligability is dependant on circumstances.

Qualification(s) available
- ESOL (Entry 1, 2 and 3)
- Adult Literacy (Level 1 and Level 2)

European Computer Driving License (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.

Eligibility
This courses is for anyone who is currently receiving benefits/Jobseeker's Allowance.

Qualification(s) available
- ECDL Essentials (Level 1)
- ECDL Extra (Level 2)

Internet for work
This course introduces the tools available for
job searching, and gives hints and tips on areas
such as CV preparation. Each customer undergos
a skills analysis and will create a personal profile
to ensure the training is tailored to their specific
needs. Choice of days/times including daytime,
evening or Saturdays.