P E T-X i C A S E S T U DY Hannah Clee, aged 20, has worked on and off as a cleaner from the age of 16, and wanted to earn more qualifications to increase her chances of landing a job in administration. While looking for courses in October 2020 when she was on Universal Credit, she came across PET-Xi online, and decided to give the firm a try after seeing it had been recommended by many previous trainees. She enrolled onto PET-Xi’s Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ) programme to give her the skills she needed to impress employers and to fill out her CV.
Support provided by PET-Xi Hannah started the five-day course in November 2020, which focused on basic IT skills such as proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and common video communications software, as well as a focus on self-confidence too. The course was done remotely through PET-Xi’s virtual learning environment, which replicates a classroom setting online, allowing easy interaction between trainers and trainees. Hannah was able to pass the course, and impressed her trainers with her enthusiasm. Ellie Wickett, Hannah’s mentor on the programme, said: “Hannah’s tutors told me she was such a lovely person to teach, and that it was clear while they were giving the classes that she was eager to learn. “She was always inquisitive and made sure to ask questions when she needed something clarifying, which not every trainee necessarily does. “As a result, she passed the course easily, and she’s now in a strong position to land a job in administration when she chooses to apply. We at PET-Xi wish her all the best for her future.”
Ellie Wickett
Outcomes Hannah is currently looking at applying for administration roles in the near future, and has gained full-time employment as a cleaner at a school to earn more money in the meantime.
“I knew I needed to earn more qualifications to impress employers – I’ve only been a cleaner in my working life so I needed something extra so I can take the next step in my career. “I’m really pleased I chose PET-Xi – the ITQ course was quick and straightforward, while still being very useful for my skills and my confidence. “All the trainers on the course were so welcoming and approachable. If I had any questions, they would always take the time to explain things to me in an easy-to-understand way. “Now I’ve passed and have the qualification, I feel more confident to apply for a role in administration. I think anyone who is thinking about getting more skills for their CV should give PET-Xi a try – they were fantastic for me.” Hannah Clee Together we work as one Hannah’s training was part of the Positive Directions programme funded by Skills Training UK, which gives young people aged between 16 and 24 the chance to access full Level 2 Qualifications in IT, Customer Service, Health and Social Care, Team Leading, Employability and Maths and English support, delivered remotely whilst still maintaining PET-Xi’s unique, engaging and energetic dynamic.
If you would like to do the same course as Hannah we would love to hear from you! To sign up call Ruth Edwards on: 07387 412 952 or email: courses@pet-xi.co.uk