Courses offered at TBG Learning Tendring
Pre Apprenticeship Routeway 4: 26 week Duration
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
• Course introduction/personal safety
• Encouraging children to eat Healthily
• Learning experiences for young children
• Alternatives to paid work
• Functional skills Maths, English and ICT*
*Optional choice
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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
• Level 1 Award in Progression
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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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 English and ICT*
*Optional choice
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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
• Certificate Plus in Business Administration
• Level 1 Award in Progression
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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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
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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 Fashion Award
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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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
• Developing plumbing skills
• Developing electrical installation skills
• Developing building maintenance skills
• Performing decorating and paper changing operations
• Working in a team to handle resources
• Communication solutions to others
• Functional skills Maths and ICT*
*Optional choice
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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 Extended Certificate in Customer service
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award for Work Experience Placement
• Functional skills Maths and English |
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Learndirect Skills for Life
Literacy and Numeracy
Cusomers who want to gain a Maths or English qualification to improve their written and/or number skills. Learndirect courses
help build confidence and skills.
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Eligibility
This courses is open to anyone from the UK or the European Union – outside of this customers must have been a UK resident for the last three years (proof must be provided). Anyone on a spousal visa who has been a UK resident for a year.
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Qualification(s) available
- Adult Literacy, Entry Level 1 to Level 2
- Adult Numeracy, Entry Level 1 to Level 2 |
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Learndirect NVQ in Customer Service
For people who want to show their employer, they have reached the national standard in dealing with customers. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by assessors coming into the workplace.
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Eligibility
This courses is open to anyone over 19 years of age and employed. Other restrictions may apply.
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Qualification(s) available
- NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service |
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Information Technology Qualification (ITQ)
This recognised national qualification standard in Information Technology (IT), helps customers improve and update their skills to use IT more effectively in the home or workplace.
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Eligibility
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Qualification(s) available
IT User Skills Level 2 Certificate
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New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP)
TBG Learning works closely with the Shaw Trust to deliver a programme for people who are disadvantaged in the labour market due to a disability. It aims to get 400 people into part or full time work through personalised support and assistance dependent on the needs and goals of the individual.
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Eligibility
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Qualification(s) available
The aim of this programme is to find people employment. |