Leicester City Council Neighbourhood Improvement Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) level 1 – P00341

This sector-based work academy programme (SWAP) is for anyone (19+) who is interested in working for the Leicester City Council as a Neighbourhood Improvement Operative on a 30 hour, 12 month fixed term contract. The job role includes physical work in all weathers improving public areas in Leicester and are linked to Leicester City Council Housing Department.
The programme is made up of:
1. pre-employment training – matched to the Neighbourhood Improvement Operative position.
2. work experience placement with Leicester City Council – a great opportunity for you to demonstrate you’re the right person for the post.
3. a guaranteed job interview, subject to successful completion of the training and work experience.
The City Council is looking to recruit 10 Neighbourhood Improvement Operatives on a 30 hour, 12 month fixed term contract.
This is an amazing opportunity for anyone with or without previous experience. This programme is only available from Leicester College and applicants must apply via Job Centre. Applications from all genders are welcome.
Excellent time keeping skills are essential for this opportunity.
You must be committed to complete the whole programme, Monday – Friday (9 am – 4 pm).

Year 1

During this programme, you will take part in a variety of different learning activities including supported online learning, classroom teaching, discussion, research ect
• Award in Health and Safety in Construction
• Award in Personal Safety
• Award in Infection control.
• Certificate in Skills for Working in Construction Building Industries
• Certificate in Employability Skills
• Certificate in Personal and Social Development
CSCS card:
Successful students who complete the full programme will get the opportunity to achieve the labourer (green) CSCS card.

This is only an example of a few of the qualifications you will gain, you will be offered many other qualifications depending on your interest, learning ability an

You must have an English qualification at entry level 3 or above. If you have any concerns regarding your literacy level, please call us for an informal chat.

When attending classroom-based sessions, you will complete a variety of short practical and written tasks that will be formally assessed by your tutor to create a portfolio of written evidence. When completing online qualifications, you will complete short mock tests following completion of the learning for each unit and when you are confident, you will then complete the multiple-choice online exam.

Tuition fees

Additional Costs

Fee concessions:

You will not be required to pay a fee for this course if you are in the following categories:
In receipt of one of the following benefits: Universal Credit, JSA or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance Work-Related Action Group) or low waged. Evidence of benefits will be required on the application.

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On completion of this award, your tutor will be able to provide advice and guidance on employment opportunities and other programmes. These might include alternative programmes e.g. security or care. This qualification will support anyone to gain employment by improving their confidence by gaining new skills and qualifications.

For more detailed advice and guidance about future steps, you can make an appointment with one of our qualified careers advisers who can support you to find the most suitable career path for you and to make the most of your skills and qualifications.

Apply online via the College website. You will be then be invited to the information session.

For applications via JCP, please let your Work Coach know. Subject to individual eligibility and type of benefit, the vast majority of courses are FREE to people in receipt of an employment-related benefit JSA, Universal Credit or ESA (Employment and Support Allowance).