Vocational & Employment Skills Training
An increasing range of training and development opportunities are on offer from our training facility.
Activity focuses around:
- Vocational and employment skills training
- Personal development programmes
- Entrepreneurial/ income generation activity
Within this there are a range of industry accredited courses in addition to shorter courses aimed at broadening the skills base of individuals and their experience and making them a more attractive prospect to potential employers. This is further supported where appropriate by provision of basic, key skills and employability support.
| Course | Duration | Awarding Body | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCO Building Craft Occupations (Joinery, Plastering, Painting & Decorating, Brickwork) | 22 weeks (2 days per week) | City & Guilds | For eligibility please contact admin@buildingfutureseast.org |
| BTEC Intermediate Health & Social Care (Care of the Older Person) | 22 weeks (2 half days per week) | Edexcel | As above |
| DIY Maintenance | 4 days per week | - | As above |
| Skills for Work | 6 weeks (2 hours per week) | NCFE | As above |
| Return to Learn | 10 weeks (2 days per week) | - | As above |
| Quick Fit Platform (scaffold) | 1 day | - | £40.00 per person |
| Manual Handling | ½ day | - | £25.00 per person |
| Health & Safety | 1 day | - | £40.00 per person |
| First Aid Training | Various | AoFA | Various |
All courses are delivered at Building Futures East and have various start dates throughout the year.
For more information or an application please contact admin@buildingfutureseast.org