course directory 2018
about us Formed in Yorkshire in 2009, The Skills Network has grown into one of the UK s largest providers of technology-based learning solutions. Servicing the corporate, public and educational sectors, we create high quality learning experiences across a wide-range of subject areas. We currently have over 500,000 active learners using our learning portal, EQUAL, on a regular basis, accessing educational content for CPD activities, through to professional qualifications at, 3, and 4. V4
let s get started Your step-by-step guide to the directory. We have made it easy for you to navigate this document and find the course you are looking for. All of our courses are grouped by course type and then divided into eight subject areas. 1 2 Personal Development and Employability NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity 3 4 5 Understanding our directory: 1 This is the name of the subject area 2 This indicates the level of qualification 3 Each course is signified by a course icon 4 This is the official qualification title 5 This key specifies different learning methods and available funding Understanding the key: Learning method: Fully online learning and assessment Paper-based learning and assessment Paper-based learning with online assessment. The different types of funding and payment options available: Fully funded Advanced Learner Loan Full cost. If the icon is not highlighted, then the option is not available. Visit www.theskillsnetwork.com to find more information on all of our courses.
cpd Short courses We have a range of cross-sector CPD certified short courses and programmes to help learners with their continued professional development. Auto-assessed, these CPD courses are equivalent to two or more CPD hours and can be bought in bundles. Accounting and Finance Advanced Bookkeeping Level 3 Unit Bookkeeping Controls Unit Bookkeeping Transactions Unit Elements of Costing Unit Resource and Revision Guide Ethics for Accountants Level 3 Unit Final Accounts Preparation Level 3 Unit Indirect Tax Level 3 Unit Resource and Revision Guide Synoptic Assessment Preparation Revision Resource Level 3 Synoptic Assessment Preparation Revision Resource Management Accounting: Costing Level 3 Unit Spreadsheets for Accounting Level 3 Unit Work Effectively in Finance Unit Childcare and Education *Principles of Internet Safety Safeguarding Adults and Children Business, Leadership and Management!#? *Conflict Management *Discipline in the Workplace Induction of New Staff Leading and Motivating a Team *Organising and Delegating Performance Management *Planning and Allocating Work *Solving Problems and Making Decisions *Stress Management Understanding Leadership Health and Safety COSHH Risk Assessment *DSE Risk Assessment Fire Safety Principles *Health and Safety in the Workplace *Manual Handling Safety at Work traininginfo@theskillsnetwork.com 01757 210 022
Learn when you want, where you want. Health and Social Care Alcohol Awareness Dementia Awareness Safeguarding Adults and Children Sexual Health Awareness Substance Misuse *! #? *Understanding Anxiety???? Understanding Depression Understanding Eating Disorders *Understanding Stress Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication Retail and Hospitality Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service Food Safety Awareness Personal Development and Employability First Aid Programme Introduction to First Aid Zone 1 Introduction to First Aid Zone 2 Introduction to First Aid Zone 3 Introduction to First Aid Zone 4 *Personal Money Management *Rights and Responsibilities *Understanding Equality and Diversity Well-being Explore the Principles of Healthy Eating Principles of Weight Management Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness *These CPD short courses are those we believe would best compliment an Apprenticeship. Visit www.theskillsnetwork.com to find more information on all of our courses.
L3 L1 qualifications Accounting and Finance L2 L2 L2 AAT Foundation Award in Accounting Software AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping Level 3 L3 AAT Advanced Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookeeping L3 AAT Advanced Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Level 4 L4 AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting Childcare and Education Level 3 Certificate in Common Childhood Illnesses Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate in Understanding Autism Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools *Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Business, Leadership and Management Level 3 Health and Safety Level 1 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration Certificate in Principles of Customer Service Certificate in Principles of Team Leading ILM Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Award in Occupational Health and Safety Health and Social Care Level 1 Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness Level 1 Award in Sexual Health Awareness Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse Awareness Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems Certificate in Common Health Conditions traininginfo@theskillsnetwork.com 01757 210 022
L3 L3 We have partnered with a number of leading awarding organisations to develop innovative distance learning qualifications. Certificate in Counselling Skills Improving Service User Experience in Health and Social Care Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings * Certificate in Understanding Autism Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 3 L3 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People s Mental Health Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care * Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Level 3 Certificate in The Principles of End of Life Care *Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Retail and Hospitality Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations NCFE Extended Certificate in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events Personal Development and Employability Level 1 Well-being Level 1 Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development Certificate in Equality and Diversity Level 1 Award in Exercise Studies Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health *Qualifications that appear in multiple subject areas. Visit www.theskillsnetwork.com to find more information on all of our courses.
Apprenticeships Our Apprenticeship programmes focus on improving business productivity and staff retention, while creating an efficient and skilled workforce. Get in touch to find out about our Apprenticeship solutions. Intermediate Apprenticeship for Adult Care Workers Intermediate Apprenticeship for the Children and Young People s Workforce Intermediate Apprenticeship in Business Administration Intermediate Apprenticeship in Customer Service Intermediate Apprenticeship in Team Leading Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship for Assistant Accountants Advanced Apprenticeship for Lead Adult Care Workers Advanced Apprenticeship for the Early Years Workforce Advanced Apprenticeship in Business Administration Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship in Team Leading Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Accounting/Tax Technicians Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Operation/Departmental Management traininginfo@theskillsnetwork.com 01757 210 022
programmes We have a range of auto-assessed CPD and specialised vocational programmes that can be implemented across a range of sectors. Business Essentials CACHE Essentials Care Certificate Programme Essentials First Aid Programme Induction Essentials Leadership and Management Programme Prevent for Students Prevent for Professionals The Wellness Programme Specialised Vocational Programmes: Business Growth and Improvement Business Growth and Improvement within the Hospitality Industry Business Growth and Improvement within Leisure and Tourism Health and Social Care Management Programme Nutrition, Health and Food Awareness Nutrition, Health and Food Awareness in the Hospitality Sector Nutrition, Health and Food Awareness in a Health and Social Care Setting Nutrition, Health and Food Awareness within Leisure and Tourism Reception and Administration Duties Reception and Administration Duties within Leisure and Tourism Reception and Administration Duties in a Health and Social Care Setting Reception and Administration Duties in the Hospitality Sector Visit www.theskillsnetwork.com to find more information on all of our courses.
the learner journey starts here What to do next: Research Find out about all of our CPDs and qualifications in this directory or online. Understand the learning methods, and what development we can help you with. 2 Choose Speak to one of our advisors on 01757 606 631 or go to www.theskillsnetwork.com for more information. 3 Enrol Pick a course and enrol with us. To find out more about enrolment, see our Distance Learning Journey brochure for more details. 4 Study The learner completes their course via their chosen method of learning and assessment, with support from our Learner Advisor Team. 5 Achieve The learner achieves their chosen course and can use their new skills and knowledge to excel. traininginfo@theskillsnetwork.com 01757 210 022
contact us Funded training For more information on our fully funded training opportunities, please contact: 01757 600 707 sales@theskillsnetwork.com Apprenticeships For more information on what Apprenticeships we can offer, please contact: 01757 600 686 apprenticeships@theskillsnetwork.com Advanced Learner Loans For more information on our Advanced Learner Loans, please contact: 01757 606 631 consumer@theskillsnetwork.com CPD short courses For more information on our CPD certified short courses, please contact: 01757 606 631 traininginfo@theskillsnetwork.com Learning resources For more information on the learning resources we have available, please contact: 01757 606 631 learningresources@theskillsnetwork.com Other For any other requests, please contact: 01757 210 022 enquiries@theskillsnetwork.com
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