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On-site Training

Free Staff Training

There is now a government initiative to support employers in providing training for their staff.  The CADCentre UK Ltd is an approved training provider working in partnership with the Welsh Assembly Government to deliver the Work Based Learning training scheme.  The aim of the scheme is to provide high–quality vocational training and assessment without incurring any financial costs to the employer whatsoever.

 

The training courses are FREE OF CHARGE and, after successful completion, the staff will receive City & Guilds certification.

 

Courses available are:

 

Using ITThis course is suitable for all employees who use a computer on a daily basis.   The qualification consists of training in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) along with Improving Productivity by Using IT and IT User Fundamentals.  (There is also an advanced course for competent IT Users)

 

Business & AdministrationThis course is suitable for any staff in an administrative position.  The qualification covers a wide range of topics from managing customer relations to using IT systems.

 

Keyskills – Communication and Application of Number Keyskills are delivered alongside the qualifications and are at levels 1 or 2.

 

All training is delivered on-site and employees are eligible for the NVQs if they are not on any other funded training scheme and meet the following criteria:

 

·         Contracted to work 16+ hours per week

·         Have been an EU resident for at least 3 years

 

This training can now be delivered entirely through the medium of Welsh, entirely through the medium of English or bilingually using both Welsh and English.

 

For further information on the courses or to find out more please call me directly on FREEPHONE 0808 2000 129 or you can email james.moroney@cadcentreuk.com