Training

Would you like to work as a Health Care Assistant in a Residential or Nursing Home? Or become a Support Worker helping those with disabilities and mental health issues? Or even working in Community Care or the NHS?

Join Embark Learning's 3 week training programme and we will:

• Guarantee you a job interview upon completion
• Achieve two accredited qualifications, L1 intro to Health & Social care & Children's & Young People's Settings (QCF) plus Level 1 in Digital Skills if required
• Offer local, flexible shifts with the option of trying different care roles/settings Interview support and a FREE DBS
• Excellent opportunities for progression including Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Care

No experience or driving license required

Information Session:  Wed 17th May, arrive at 10am, finish no later than 2pm

Date and Time: Mon 22nd May - Mon 12th June (Mon to Fri)

Course Times: 9.30am - 4.00pm

Location: Walsall College, Hawbush Campus, Beeches Rd, Bloxwich, ​​​​WS3 1AG 

BCTG Skills training offers nationally recognised plastering qualifications aimed at ensuring our students have the skills and knowledge to build a successful career within the construction sector.

Level 2 Diploma in Plastering

Designed for those not currently in work but who are committed to a career in plastering, this theoretical and practical course will develop your plastering skills and is the minimum standard required to obtain work on a UK construction site.

NVQ Level 2 Plastering

For students already working in (or planning to work in) the plastering profession. This qualification is based solely on the work you do on site with examples forming the basis of your portfolio.

Some of the units you will complete are:

• moving, handling and storing resources 
• producing internal solid plastering finishes 
• producing external solid render finishes 
• installing direct bond dry linings

NVQ Level 3 Plastering

A Level 3 qualification involves complex skills and can be used as a pathway to assessing, supervisory and management positions.

Some of the units you will complete are:

• conserving, restoring or repairing fibrous plaster work 
• working on conservation and restoration projects 
• confirming the occupational method of working

Contact BCTG Skills

Phone: 01457 238014

Email: cherrie.hughes@bctgskills.co.uk

Website: www.bctgskills.co.uk

BCTG Skills training offers nationally recognised bricklaying qualifications aimed at ensuring our students are competent in their trade and highly employable.

Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork

Aimed at those not yet working in construction who may have previous experience or knowledge. This course includes a practical assessment to test the application of building methods and construction technology.

NVQ Level 2 Trowel Occupations (Brickwork)

This qualification is based solely on site in the chosen trade area. You will produce an NVQ portfolio based on the work you complete whilst in employment.

Some of the units you will complete are:

• conforming to general safety in the workplace
• conforming to efficient working practices in the workplace
• moving and handling resources in the workplace
• erecting masonry structures in the workplace

NVQ Level 3 Trowel Occupations (Brickwork)

A Level 3 qualification involves complex skills and can be used as a pathway to assessing, supervisory and management positions.

Some of the units you will complete are:

• confirm the occupational method of work
• set out complex masonry structures 
• repair and maintain masonry structures
• place and finish non-specialist concrete

Contact BCTG Skills

Phone: 01457 238014

Email: cherrie.hughes@bctgskills.co.uk

Website: www.bctgskills.co.uk

Start your career in the fast-growing green sector with our free online Retrofit Advisor bootcamp.

Working in retrofit means becoming a sustainability guru – delivering consultations over the phone and via email, providing customer support and advice to people and organisations going through (or considering) the process of making their buildings more eco-friendly.

This programme starts on 22 May 2023.

What we offer

You'll gain an industry-recognised qualification. We will connect you to hiring employers, and provide:

• 1:1 mentor and career support
• practical and mindset skills
• completely free training

Eligibility criteria

You must:

• be aged 18+ 
• currently live in Birmingham, Solihull, Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall, Wolverhampton or Coventry
• not currently be in education, training, or stable employment (we accept contracts of 16 hours/less)
• have lived in the UK/EEA for three years
• have the legal right to work and live in the UK

Supporting your success

We can support learners in a number of ways, to help them get the best out of our programmes.

We provide free laptops and WiFi dongles to our learners when they need them.

For more information contact WalsallWorks@walsall.gov.uk

This 11 day course is running in partnership with Stadium. They are an event management specialist who currently have 700 vacancies. It is aimed at anyone who is:

• aged 50+
• currently unemployed and in need of a helping hand to return to work

There are guaranteed interviews. You will get the opportunity to meet with the employer to hear about the available opportunities.

Benefits of working at Stadium:

• flexible working hours
• do as many or as little shifts that suits you
• ongoing support to before, during and after shifts 
• progression opportunities
• buddy up system during shifts to support you 'learning the ropes'
• travel provided to venues outside area you live
• opportunities to work at some of the biggest events in the UK
• health information provided and signposting to support organisations

Course content:

• IT and customer service skills
• Social media for jobs and presentation software
• CV writing, job application and interview skills
• Working as a team
• Effective communication skills
• Time management
• Professional conduct
• Safeguarding, prevent and equality
• Confidence building
• Health and safety

Course duration:

11 days, 9am to 4.30pm

Location:

Courses to be held throughout the West Midlands

For more information or to be enrolled onto the course please contact your WW advisor or contact WalsallWorks@walsall.gov.uk

Our Civil Service SWAP is aimed at aspiring public servants who are aged 19 and above.

This programme will empower learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to begin a career in the Civil Service. In addition you will work towards a Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring which will support developing your skills and knowledge to enable you to effectively gain work in a range of occupational sectors, where you will support others to achieve their goals.

It will aim to strengthen and develop skills required to create stronger teams that enable individuals and their organisations to grow. The qualification can assist you  into a wide variety of roles, in a range of settings whilst also providing you with a skill set that can enhance your career development into supervisory and management roles.

How the course is structured:

• A sector specific on-boarding task
• Civil Service application support and guidance
• Completion of qualifications and on-line training
• Information, advice and guidance with CV support

Course content will include:

• Operational delivery
• Equality and diversity
• Virtual interview skills with application support
• Safeguarding and Prevent
• What is involved in the recruitment process
• Coaching skills
• Understanding mentoring
• Mentoring practice
• Preparing for a coaching role
• Engaging others in the learning process

Eligibility:

• must not hold a Level 4 or above qualification
• if customer already holds an existing full level 3 qualification or have achieved any other qualification included in the level 3 adult offer qualifications list, must have been achieved before 1 April 2021
• you will need access to a laptop or computer, with unlimited internet to join our video conferencing classes

Next course: 31 May 2023

For more information or to be enrolled onto the course please contact your WW advisor or contact WalsallWorks@walsall.gov.uk

Location: Walsall College, Hawbush Campus, Beeches Road, Leamore, WS3 1AG

Information day: 26 May, 10am

Course start date: 5 June, 9.30am – 2.30pm

Duration: 3 Weeks – Monday to Friday

Entry requirements:

The course is open to people who are:

• living in the West Midlands area who are unemployed and claiming benefits
• claiming benefits and on a zero hour contract
• claiming benefits of less than £19,350 per year with a household income below £30,000 per year

You must hold a Level 1 Maths and English to be eligible for this course

For more information or to book onto this course please contact ashraft@walsallcollege.ac.uk or call 01922 651123.

Location: Walsall College, Hawbush Campus, Beeches Road, Leamore, WS3 1AG

Information day: 8 June, 9.30am

Course start date: 12 June - 9.30am – 4pm

Duration: 10 days plus CSCS assessment

Entry requirements:

The course is open to people who are:

• living in the West Midlands area who are unemployed and claiming benefits
• claiming benefits and on a zero hour contract
• claiming benefits of less than £19,350 per year with a household income below £30,000 per year

You must hold Entry 3 English to be eligible for this course. 

For more information or to book onto the course please contact ashraft@walsallcollege.ac.uk or call 01922 651123.