Reignite Your Future Helping you to refresh and redevelop your skills! Fight back from Covid-19 In response to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, colleges in the West Midlands have come together to work collaboratively for you!
For the first time, there is a Regional Skills Recovery Programme that will provide YOU with access to FREE training across the West Midlands. This programme will enable you to refresh or redevelop your career and reignite your future!
These training opportunities offer additional support for residents of the West Midlands following the impact on employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Regional Skills Recovery Programme consists of: * Free sector work-based programmes (SWAPs) • Free technical training priority sectors
Employment Gateway Programmes 2 Working closely with our partners, West Midlands Combined Authority, the National Careers Service, DWP and Jobcentre Plus, we have made these free courses and learning pathways available to you, no matter your age or circumstances!
So, if you are at risk of redundancy, your employment has suffered due to Covid-19, or you are looking to upskill or change your pathway, you can refresh or redevelop your skills for free which will enable you to reignite your passion and secure your future career. Covid-19 has made life difficult, we are Also, if you are a business owner, we can support you here to help with a too! These programmes will help businesses re-establish wide range of FREE themselves and flourish again. programmes to get We do this by continually increasing the number of you back on track. higher level and technical skills development opportunities, required by employers.
And it goes without saying that, whatever happens, as Covid-19 continues to impact on our daily lives, our colleges are committed to providing you with a safe learning environment. However, should access to college sites be restricted, we have developed in-depth online resources and new strategies which guarantee to provide you with a high-quality programme of study.
College West Midlands is committed to working collaboratively for you during these challenging times. www.collegeswestmidlands.org.uk
Employment Gateway Programmes 3 Our Offer
Following the challenges presented by Covid-19, we have developed a new Regional Skills Recovery Programme. These programmes are specifically designed to help you get back into work or move into a new career. Flexible approaches to study are available NOW.
If you are unemployed, recently redundant, or long-term furloughed and concerned about your future prospects, or just wanting to increase your skills we You will be able to enrol online are offering you access without needing to go into a to an expanded range of college and be able to access redeployment programmes individual advice guidance and to enable a prompt return careers support remotely. to employment.
This includes blended and online delivery options.
You can train for FREE in one of Whatever your current the region’s priority sectors with circumstances we can support the potential for better career you. If you are employed, you prospects or a route to higher could still access this training level training. if you are looking to retrain in a priority sector. If you are worried about losing your job in sectors which have been affected by Covid-19 you can retrain for free.
Employment Gateway Programmes 4 Many of these programmes are accessible NOW so, whatever your current circumstances visit the website of your local college. See the back page for the web addresses.
Employment Gateway Programmes 5 What are Sector Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs)?
Sign up to a Sector Based Work Academy Programme and accelerate your return to employment. Delivered in conjunction with employers who are recruiting, completing a SWAP will help you apply for a job in a new area of work. Work placements and employer support will help you develop your immediate and future skills needs, enabling you to gain employment. You could be back into work in no time and, whilst you are retraining, you will not lose your benefits!
Employment Gateway Programmes 6 Designed to help meet your immediate and future skills gaps to enable you to gain employment
SWAPs typically last up to 6 weeks (although some specialist programmes may last up to 16 weeks) and contain three main components to help your clients back to work: • pre-employment training • work experience placements • a guaranteed job interview or help with an employer’s recruitment process.
Employment Gateway Programmes 7 SWAPs Available in the Black Country
Sector Sector Work based Academy Programme (SWAP)
Digital IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA IT fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals , MTA: Network fundamentals, MTA: Mobility and Device Fundamentals)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA A+ , Microsoft Azure Administrator , CISCO essentials)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA N+, CISCO Certified Network Associate)
Coding Bootcamp (including Fundamentals of the Web, Advanced JavaScript, Back End, APIs and DBs, Advanced Front End with React, Cloud Hosting) Project based work
Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Bootcamp IASME OCN Cyber
Construction Construction - Small Plant (including industry licenses CPCS, CSCS), CPCS – Forward Tipping Dumper, 360 Excavator, Articulated Dumper Truck, Ride on Roller, Telehandler
General Construction Ops (including industry licenses CSCS)
Civil Construction operatives (including industry licenses CSCS), Traffic Marshall, Slinger, Groundworks, Steelfixing, Formworks
Plastering and Site Skimming (inc CSCS)
Electrical Installation including 18th Edition Regulations Health & Care Care Worker (including Safe Manual Handling, Infection Control, Administering medicines) Pharmacy Assistant (including Pharmacy terminology)
Lab Technician Assistant
Warehousing/ Driving Goods (including licenses DCPC & CAT C licenses) Logistics/ Distribution Warehouse Operative (including IT skills, Health and Safety, FLT Counterbalance or Reach) Business and Accounting assistant Professional Content or copywriter, creating digital content such as blogs, news articles, and social media posts
Telesales staff and phone support staff
Secretarial and administrative staff
Police Recruitment
Data entry staff Engineering/ Engineering Workshop (including milling, turning etc) Manufacturing Welding and fabrication (including coding welding licenses)
CAD/CAM Facilities Cleaning and support services Management Security Services including SIA Licensing Land Based Poultry Worker Picker/Packer/Warehouse Picker
Employment Gateway Programmes 8 SWAPs Available in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Area
Sector Sector Work based Academy Programme (SWAP)
Digital IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA IT fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals , MTA: Network fundamentals, MTA: Mobility and Device Fundamentals)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA A+ , Microsoft Azure Administrator , CISCO essentials)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA N+, CISCO Certified Network Associate)
Coding Bootcamp (including Fundamentals of the Web, Advanced JavaScript, Back End, APIs and DBs, Advanced Front End with React, Cloud Hosting) Project based work
Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Bootcamp IASME OCN Cyber
Construction Construction - Small Plant (including industry licenses CPCS, CSCS), CPCS – Forward Tipping Dumper, 360 Excavator, Articulated Dumper Truck, Ride on Roller, Telehandler
General Construction Ops (including industry licenses CSCS)
Civil Construction operatives (including industry licenses CSCS), Traffic Marshall, Slinger, Groundworks, Steelfixing, Formworks
Electrical Installation including 18th Edition Regulations
Rail Technician/Engineer/Operative
Health & Care Care Worker (including Safe Manual Handling, Infection Control, Administering medicines)
Pharmacy Assistant (including Pharmacy terminology)
Lab Technician Assistant
Warehousing/ Driving Goods (including licenses DCPC & CAT C licenses) Logistics/ Distribution Warehouse Operative (including IT skills, Health and Safety, FLT Counterbalance or Reach)
Business and Accounting assistant
Professional Content or copywriter, creating digital content such as blogs, news articles, and social media posts
Telesales staff and phone support staff
Secretarial and administrative staff
"Police Recruitment
Data entry staff
Engineering/ Engineering Workshop (including milling, turning etc) Manufacturing Welding and fabrication (including coding welding licenses)
General Assembly Skills (including Lean)
Rail Technician
CAD/CAM
Facilities Cleaning and support services Management Security Services including SIA Licensing
Facilities Services/Maintenance
Employment Gateway Programmes 9 SWAPs Available in the Coventry and Warwickshire Area
Sector Sector Work based Academy Programme (SWAP)
Digital IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA IT fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals , MTA: Network fundamentals, MTA: Mobility and Device Fundamentals)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA A+ , Microsoft Azure Administrator , CISCO essentials)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA N+, CISCO Certified Network Associate)
Coding Bootcamp (including Fundamentals of the Web, Advanced JavaScript, Back End, APIs and DBs, Advanced Front End with React, Cloud Hosting) Project based work
Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Bootcamp IASME OCN Cyber Construction Construction - Small Plant (including industry licenses CPCS, CSCS), CPCS – Forward Tipping Dumper, 360 Excavator, Articulated Dumper Truck, Ride on Roller, Telehandler
General Construction Ops (including industry licenses CSCS)
Electrical Installation including 18th Edition Regulations
Health & Care Care Worker (including Safe Manual Handling, Infection Control, Administering medicines) Warehousing/ Logistics/ Warehouse Operative (including IT skills, Health and Safety, FLT Counterbalance or Reach) Distribution Business and Accounting assistant Professional Content or copywriter, creating digital content such as blogs, news articles, and social media posts
Telesales staff and phone support staff
Secretarial and administrative staff
Police Recruitment
Data entry staff Engineering/ Engineering Workshop (including milling, turning etc) Manufacturing Welding and fabrication (including coding welding licenses)
General Assembly Skills (including Lean)
CAD/CAM
Facilities Security Services including SIA Licensing Management Facilities Services/Maintenance
Land Based Picker/Packer/Warehouse Picker
Employment Gateway Programmes 10 Employment Gateway Programmes 11 Looking to enhance your current education level?
Employment Gateway Programmes 12 SWAPs Available in the Staffordshire, Marches and Worcestershire Area
Sector Sector Work based Academy Programme (SWAP)
Digital IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA IT fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals , MTA: Network fundamentals, MTA: Mobility and Device Fundamentals)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA A+ , Microsoft Azure Administrator , CISCO essentials)
IT skills for Employment (including industry licenses CompTIA N+, CISCO Certified Network Associate)
Coding Bootcamp (including Fundamentals of the Web, Advanced JavaScript, Back End, APIs and DBs, Advanced Front End with React, Cloud Hosting) Project based work
Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security Bootcamp IASME OCN Cyber
Construction General Construction Ops (including industry licenses CSCS)
Civil Construction operatives (including industry licenses CSCS), Traffic Marshall, Slinger, Groundworks, Steelfixing, Formworks
Electrical Installation including 18th Edition Regulations
Health & Care Care Worker (including Safe Manual Handling, Infection Control, Administering medicines)
Warehousing/ Driving Goods (including licenses DCPC & CAT C licenses) Logistics/ Distribution Warehouse Operative (including IT skills, Health and Safety, FLT Counterbalance or Reach)
Business and Accounting assistant Professional Content or copywriter, creating digital content such as blogs, news articles, and social media posts
Telesales staff and phone support staff
Secretarial and administrative staff
"Police Recruitment
Data entry staff Engineering/ Engineering Workshop (including milling, turning etc) Manufacturing Welding and fabrication (including coding welding licenses)
General Assembly Skills (including Lean)
CAD/CAM Facilities Cleaning and support services Management Security Services including SIA Licensing
Facilities Services/Maintenance
Land Based Picker/Packer/Warehouse Picker
Employment Gateway Programmes 13 What is Technical Training in Priority Sectors?
Free Technical Training which helps you develop the skills required to gain employment in one of the region’s growth sectors.
In conjunction with partners you to upskill whilst you • Sales and Marketing we have identified sectors continue to work, giving you • IT and Digital that are continuing to grow access to careers within priority • Construction and increase their workforce sectors such as: despite the impact of Covid-19. • Manufacturing including • Driving, Warehousing and metal forming and We have worked with the Storage occupations finishing occupations West Midlands Combined • Childcare and Caring • Automotive repair Authority to develop a range Services (nursing/ and maintenance of free qualifications that midwifery professionals) offer technical training that • Administration and will enhance your current Customer Services roles education level and increase your skills so that you pursue a career in those growth priority sectors. They are free, part- time courses that will enable
Employment Gateway Programmes 14 Retrain for FREE to enable you to gain a new role in a priority sector such as Health Care, Digital or Construction.
Employment Gateway Programmes 15 Technical Training in Priority Sectors
(Adult Offer Free Level 3 Courses)
Available in the Black Country
Sector Course Title Qualification size
Digital Cisco IT Essentials (CITE) Part 1 & 2 CAA Approved Drone Pilot Training
Microsoft Technical Associate Mobility and Device fundamentals
Microsoft Technical Associate Network Fundamentals
The Computing Technology Industry Association CompTIA A+ Business and Accounts/Payroll Diploma/Certificate Professional Administration Diploma/Certificate
AAT Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Business Certificate
Business and Finance Diploma
Business Improvement Techniques Diploma/Certificate
Customer Services Diploma/Certificate
Construction Construction and the built environment Diploma/Certificate and the built Design Engineer Construction Diploma/Certificate environment Domestic Gas Central Heating, Boilers, and Water Heaters Diploma/Certificate
Maintenance Operations (Construction) Diploma/Certificate
Plant operations Diploma/Certificate
Plumbing Studies Diploma/Certificate
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Diploma/Certificate
Roofing Diploma/Certificate Health and Care Health and Social Care Diploma/Certificate Supporting individuals with Disabilities Diploma/Certificate
Working in Homebased Childcare Diploma/Certificate
Generic Skills Leadership and Management Diploma/Certificate across all Sectors Leadership and Team Skills (Team Leading) Certificate
Teamleading Principles Certificate Engineering/ Performing Engineering Operations Diploma/Certificate Manufacturing Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Maintenance and Installation Diploma/Certificate
Fabrication and Welding Diploma/Certificate
Performing Manufacturing Operations Diploma/Certificate
Forgework Diploma/Certificate
Motor Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Certificate Maintenance and Repair Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma/Certificate Education Education and Training Diploma/Certificate and Training Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma/Certificate
Warehousing/Logistics/ Warehouse and Storage Principles Distribution Service Sectors Retail Knowledge Diploma/Certificate Fitness Instructing and Personal Training Diploma/Certificate
Bakery Diploma/Certificate
Beauty Therapy Diploma/Certificate
Chef Cookery (Professional Cookery) Diploma/Certificate
Hairdressing Certificate
Employment Gateway Programmes 16 Technical Training in Priority Sectors (Adult Offer Free Level 3 Courses)
Available in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Area
Sector Course Title Qualification size
Digital Cisco IT Essentials (CITE) Part 1 & 2 CAA Approved Drone Pilot Training
Marketing Social Media
Microsoft Technical Associate Network Fundamentals Business and Accounts/Payroll Diploma/Certificate Professional Administration Diploma/Certificate
AAT Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Business Certificate
Business and Finance Diploma
Customer Services Diploma/Certificate
Construction Construction and the built environment Diploma/Certificate and the built Domestic Gas Central Heating, Boilers, and Water Heaters Diploma/Certificate environment Maintenance Operations (Construction) Diploma/Certificate
Plant operations Diploma/Certificate
Plumbing Studies Diploma/Certificate
Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Diploma/Certificate Health and Care HR Practice Diploma/Certificate Supporting individuals with Disabilities Diploma/Certificate
Working in Homebased Childcare Diploma/Certificate Generic Skills Leadership and Management Diploma/Certificate across all Sectors Leadership and Team Skills (Team Leading) Certificate
Teamleading Principles Certificate Engineering/ Performing Engineering Operations Diploma/Certificate Manufacturing Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Fabrication and Welding Diploma/Certificate
Performing Manufacturing Operations Diploma/Certificate
Subsidiary Diploma Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Motor Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Certificate Maintenance and Repair Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma/Certificate Education and Education and Training Diploma/Certificate Training Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma/Certificate Service Sectors Retail Knowledge Diploma/Certificate Fitness Instructing and Personal Training Diploma/Certificate
Bakery Diploma/Certificate
Beauty Therapy Diploma/Certificate
Chef Cookery (Professional Cookery) Diploma/Certificate
Hairdressing Certificate
Employment Gateway Programmes 17 Technical Training in Priority Sectors (Adult Offer Free Level 3 Courses)
Available in the Coventry
and Warwickshire Area
Sector Course Title Qualification size
Digital Microsoft Technical Associate Network Fundamentals Business and Accounts/Payroll Diploma/Certificate Professional Administration Diploma/Certificate
AAT Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Business Certificate
Business Improvement Techniques Diploma/Certificate
Customer Services Diploma/Certificate
Construction Construction and the built environment Diploma/Certificate and the built environment Plumbing Studies Diploma/Certificate
Health and Care Health and Social Care Diploma/Certificate HR Practice Diploma/Certificate
Supporting individuals with Disabilities Diploma/Certificate Generic Skills Leadership and Management Diploma/Certificate across all Sectors Leadership and Team Skills (Team Leading) Certificate
Teamleading Principles Certificate Engineering/ Performing Engineering Operations Diploma/Certificate Manufacturing Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Fabrication and Welding Diploma/Certificate
Subsidiary Diploma Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Motor Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Certificate Maintenance and Repair Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma/Certificate
Education Education and Training Diploma/Certificate and Training Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma/Certificate
Warehousing/Logistics/ Distribution Logistics and Transport Certificate
Service Sectors Fitness Instructing and Personal Training Diploma/Certificate Beauty Therapy Diploma/Certificate
Chef Cookery (Professional Cookery) Diploma/Certificate
Hairdressing Certificate
Employment Gateway Programmes 18 Technical Training in Priority Sectors (Adult Offer Free Level 3 Courses)
Available in the Staffordshire,
Marches and Worcestershire Area
Sector Course Title Qualification size
Business and Accounts/Payroll Diploma/Certificate Professional Administration Diploma/Certificate
AAT Accounting Diploma/Certificate
Business Certificate
Business and Finance Diploma
Business Improvement Techniques Diploma/Certificate
Customer Services Diploma/Certificate
Construction Construction and the built environment Diploma/Certificate and the built Design Engineer Construction Diploma/Certificate environment Domestic Gas Central Heating, Boilers, and Water Heaters Diploma/Certificate
Maintenance Operations (Construction) Diploma/Certificate
Plumbing Studies Diploma/Certificate Health and Care Health and Social Care Diploma/Certificate HR Practice Diploma/Certificate
Supporting individuals with Disabilities Diploma/Certificate Generic Skills Leadership and Management Diploma/Certificate across all Sectors Leadership and Team Skills (Team Leading) Certificate Engineering/ Performing Engineering Operations Diploma/Certificate Manufacturing Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Diploma/Certificate
Engineering Maintenance and Installation Diploma/Certificate
Fabrication and Welding Diploma/Certificate
Performing Manufacturing Operations Diploma/Certificate
Motor Vehicle Light Vehicle Maintenance Diploma/Certificate Maintenance and Repair Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Diploma/Certificate Education Education and Training Diploma/Certificate and Training Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Diploma/Certificate Service Sectors Retail Knowledge Diploma/Certificate Fitness Instructing and Personal Training Diploma/Certificate
Beauty Therapy Diploma/Certificate
Chef Cookery (Professional Cookery) Diploma/Certificate
Hairdressing Certificate
Employment Gateway Programmes 19 Visit your local college website for information.
BMet www.bmet.ac.uk
City of Wolverhampton College www.wolvcoll.ac.uk
Coventry College www.coventrycollege.ac.uk
Dudley College of Technology www.dudleycol.ac.uk
Fircroft College www.fircroft.ac.uk
Halesowen College www.halesowen.ac.uk
Heart of Worcestershire College www.howcollege.ac.uk
Hereward College www.hereward.ac.uk
Joseph Chamberlain College www.jcc.ac.uk
Kidderminster College www.kidderminster.ac.uk
Employment Gateway Programmes 20 The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure www.ncati.ac.uk
North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College www.nwslc.ac.uk
Sandwell College www.sandwell.ac.uk
Solihull College and University Centre www.solihull.ac.uk
South and City College Birmingham www.sccb.ac.uk
South Staffordshire College www.southstaffs.ac.uk
Telford College www.telfordcollege.ac.uk
University College Birmingham www.ucb.ac.uk
Walsall College www.walsallcollege.ac.uk
Warwickshire College Group www.wcg.ac.uk
Employment Gateway Programmes 21 Working in partnership with: