Career Focused Courses

Career

Focused Courses

Contents Funding for Courses

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Building Trades and Engineering

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Health & Social Care

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Education and Childcare

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Business and Professional Services

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Maths and English

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Learning in the Community

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Employers

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Career Focused Courses

Welcome Cheshire College – South & West offers a diverse range of courses to benefit you or your workforce. These courses are delivered through four teaching methods: Distance Learning This is usually delivered online; you are not required to be present at the College physically for the course.

Workplace All the training will be delivered by our expert team to you in your workplace.

Classroom Individuals would have to be physically present on Campus to attend classes.

Blended Combines both online learning and traditional classroom methods.

Learn with us and you will benefit from our cutting-edge facilities and equipment, dedicated lecturers and tailored support.

Additionally, you may be eligible for FREE courses depending on your circumstances or current earnings.

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Funding for courses We offer a range of funding options to help you begin your journey at Cheshire College, so you can improve your skills and knowledge without worrying about the cost. If you’re not sure where to start, we’re always here to answer any questions. You can get in touch by emailing employers@ccsw.ac.uk to check if you qualify for a free or partially funded course.

We have a number of free courses available, with a focus on adults who are currently employed and looking to upskill or switch careers. These courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of local businesses, ensuring that students acquire relevant skills which are in high demand by employers.

Free Courses for Jobs is a government initiative which allows people over 19 to access a Level 3 qualification for free.

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Career Focused Courses

Building Trades and Engineering Distance Learning

Workplace

Classroom

LEVEL 2

Blended

MONTHS

City & Guilds NVQ Diploma, Plumbing and Heating

9–12

City & Guilds NVQ Diploma, Wood Occupations (Construction)

9–12

LEVEL 3

MONTHS

EAL NVCQ Performance Manufacturing Operations

12

IEA Award, Industrial Environmental Awareness

4

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Health & Social Care Distance Learning

Workplace

Classroom

LEVEL 1

MONTHS

ASCENTIS Award, Understanding Safeguarding for Work, Education and Life

2

NCFE Award, Stress Awareness

3

LEVEL 2

06

Blended

MONTHS

NCFE Certificate, Principles of Dementia Care

8

NCFE Certificate, Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Autism

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Behaviour that Challenges

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Domestic Abuse

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Nutrition and Health

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

6

NCFE Certificate, Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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Career Focused Courses

LEVEL 2

MONTHS

TQUK, Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

6

TQUK Certificate (RQF), Allergy Awareness

4

TQUK Certificate, Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

6

TQUK Certificate, Caring for the Elderly

8

TQUK Certificate, Cleaning Knowledge and Skills

6

TQUK Certificate, Information, Advice or Guidance

12

TQUK Certificate, Oral Care for Health and Social Care

6

TQUK Certificate, Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

12

TQUK Certificate, Principles of Care Planning

10

TQUK Certificate, Principles of Working and Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

10

TQUK Certificate, Special Educational Needs and Disability

7

TQUK Certificate (RQF), Understanding Autism

6

TQUK Certificate, Understanding Environmental Sustainability

6

TQUK Certificate, Understanding Nutrition and Health

6

TQUK Certificate (RQF), Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

6

TQUK Certificate, Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

6

LEVEL 3 HABC Diploma, Adult Care TQUK Certificate, Understanding Autism

MONTHS 12–18 12

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Education and Childcare Distance Learning

Workplace

Classroom

LEVEL 2

MONTHS

City & Guilds Certificate, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

12

City & Guilds Diploma, Early Years Practitioner (England)

15

TQUK Certificate, Living in a Fair and Diverse Society

6

TQUK Certificate, Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

6

LEVEL 3

08

Blended

MONTHS

City & Guilds Certificate, Assessing Vocational Achievement

4

City & Guilds Diploma, Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools

18

Career Focused Courses

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Career Focused Courses

Business and Professional Services Distance Learning

Workplace

Classroom

LEVEL 2

Blended

MONTHS

HABC Certificate, Intro to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver

1

NCFE Certificate, Equality and Diversity

4

NCFE Certificate, Lean Organisation Management Techniques

6

NCFE Certificate (VRQ), Principles of Business Administration

4

TQUK Certificate, Digital Marketing Certificate

6

TQUK Certificate (RQF), Principles of Team Leading

6

LEVEL 3

MONTHS

CMI Diploma, Principles of Management and Leadership

LEVEL 4

12–18

MONTHS

City & Guilds Award, Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice

15

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Career Focused Courses

Maths and English Distance Learning

Workplace

LEVEL 1

Classroom

Blended

MONTHS

City & Guilds, Functional Skills Maths

6

EDEXCEL, Functional Skills English

6

LEVEL 2

MONTHS

City & Guilds, Functional Skills Maths

6–12

EDEXCEL, Functional Skills English

6-12

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Learning in the Community All courses will be delivered to small groups in a community venue.

LEVEL 1 NCFE Award, Customer Service NCFE Award, Personal Development for Employability NCFE Award, Stress Awareness

LEVEL 2 HABC Award, Personal Development for Employability

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MONTHS 6 1 1/2 6

MONTHS 1 1/2

NCFE Certificate, Understanding Behaviours that Challenge

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NCFE Certificate, Understanding Domestic Abuse

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NCFE Certificate, Understanding Autism

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Career Focused Courses

Employers We understand that every business has particular needs and that is why we offer tailored learning at Cheshire College. If there are specific courses that you are interested in but are not shown here, feel free to contact us to speak to a member of the team and we can talk more about your requirements and how we can work together.

employers@ccsw.ac.uk

01270 654654 01244 656555

Scan the QR code to confirm your interest in our adult career based courses

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Our Locations Crewe Campus

Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe CW2 8AB

01270 654654

Ellesmere Port Campus

Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 7BF

01244 656555

Chester Campus

Eaton Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7ER

01244 656555

Contact Us If you believe any of these opportunities would benefit you or your workforce, please get in touch using the details below. employers@ccsw.ac.uk