Skills for Work

Gain important knowledge of health and safety in the construction environment with this nationally recognised qualification. This supported online learning course is a great step towards getting your CSCS GREEN Card to access construction sites. The course is available 50 weeks of the year and is designed to work around your personal commitments and at your own pace.

Learn how your physical health is linked to your mental well-being. On this course, you will learn exercises to do at home and discover dietary tips. Through group discussions and practical assignments, you might discover a new passion for food and wellbeing that will support you personally or inspire a new career.

Looking after our health has positive effects on our lifestyles, so, if you're looking to improve your knowledge of healthy living, this course is for you. You will learn about identifying food groups, the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle and the benefits exercise can have on your mental and physical well being.

Using a computer has become a vital life skill that many employers value and will help you in your day-to-day life. We've designed a course to help you get started and learn the basics in using a computer and different software. This course is a gateway onto other courses or to help you understand computers.

This nationally recognised qualification is a great stepping stone to further construction qualifications. You will learn in a supported online learning setting that will give you the basics of the construction and building sector. The course runs all year and you can learn at your own pace around your personal commitments.

The transport and logistics sector is basically what keeps the world running. It is a highly rewarding industry and this course is great for those wanting to be a train driver, transport planner or warehouse supervisor. The course runs all year and you can learn at your own pace around your personal commitments.

This course covers several units such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and security. This classroom based course aims to improve your understanding of IT systems, internet safety and confidence with creating documents such as a CV. The course is offered all year round and is delivered during day times over six days.

Take a step towards gaining permanent employment as a Leicester City Council Improvement Operative on our six-week course. Through a variety of modules, you will gain a nationally-recognised qualification that will support your future career and be offered an interview following a short period of work experience.

Are you hoping to start work in the NHS? This programme could kick start your career. You'll learn about a range of careers and get to meet with NHS professionals to discover a huge range of possibilities open to you. We'll also support you to apply for vacancies as you come towards the end of the course.