The NVQs in Business and Administration are designed to reflect the work of adminsitration staff across a wide range of industries and organisations. The Level 2 NVQ is for those who are working with some autonomy and personal responsibility. At Level 3, candidates will need to be working with a high degree of personal autonomy and personal responsibility.
Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration
This qualification provides evidence of competence in a supporting role in an office environment. Optional units provide the opportunity to show understanding and skills in a variety of areas including finance, IT and events.
To achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration, candidates must complete a minimum of 21 credits, of which nine must be completed from the four mandatory units:
- Managing your own performance
- Improving your performance
- Working in a business environment
- Communicating in a business environment
A further 12 credits are chosen from a wide range of optional units which reflect the candidate’s work roles and responsibilities.
Level 3 Certificate in Business and Administration
This qualification is aimed at those who already have experience of office-based skills or who are preparing for a line management role. Candidates can choose from a range of optional units which show their ability to negotiate, supervise, manage and contribute to the running of an office.
To achieve a Level 3 Certificate, candidates must complete a minimum of 40 credits, 13 of which to be completed from the four mandatory units:
- Managing your own performance
- Improving your performance
- Working in a business environment
- Communicating in a business environment
A further 27 credits are chosen from a variety of optional units which reflect the candidate’s role in developing, implementing and maintaining administrative services.
Entry Requirements
These qualfications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standard. It is essential that all candidates recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve all the outcomes of the relevant NVQ.
Duration
This largely depends on the ability of the individual candidate and the requirements of the employer. It is likely that a NVQ Level 2 candidate will take between nine months and one year to complete, and the Level 3 candidate between 12 and 18 months to complete.
Delivery and Development of Learning
A nominated workplace assessor will guide and support the candidate in the development of essential skills and the knowledge required for each of the mandatory and optional units. These are discussed and agreed between the candidate and the employer at the start of the programme, following an initial assessment to identify the candidate’s existing competence and knowledge.
Assessment
Assessment takes place in the candidate’s workplace where a qualified assessor will observe the candidate to ensure they meet all of the NVQ assessment requirements.
For further information or to express an interest, please call Kingston Employer Services on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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We offer both the Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service and the Level 3 Certificate, dependent on the role of the individual employee.
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
The NVQ Level 2 certificate in Customer Service is primarily aimed at candidates who are employed in a service role . This qualification recognises that employment in this sector involves a diverse range of tasks and activities which develop and change as the role requires. This qualification is suitable for candidates who have particular customer service and administrative duties, and who work in a customer service environment.
To achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service, candidates must complete a minimum of 28 credits, of which eight must be completed from the folowing two mandatory units:
- Communicate using customer service language, and
- Follow the fules to deliver customer service.
A further 20 credits are chosen from a range of optional units under the themes of:
- Impression and Image
- Delivery
- Handling Problems
- Development and Improvements
Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service
The level 3 Certificate in Customer Service is aimed at candidates who will be delivering and managing service and who will be accountable in their area of practice. Candidates will be working without direct supervision, for example in a commercial customer service environment. This qualification is suitable for those who:
- can influence what happens at work
- are able to use an organisation’s rules and systems flexibly to deliver good service
- are able to question the way things are done and suggest improvements
To achieve a Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service, candidates must complete a minimum of 42 credits, of which 12 must be completed from the two mandatory units;
- Demonstrate understanding of customer service
- Demonstrate understanding of the rules that impact on improvements in customer service.
Entry Requirements
These qualifications are available to anyone who is capable of reaching the required standard. They have been developed free from any barriers that restrict access or progression, thereby promoting equal opportunities. It is essential that all candidates recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve the outcomes of the relevant NVQ.
Duration
The length of time taken will depend largely on the ability of the individual candidate and the requirements of the employer. It is likely that most Level 2 candidates will take between nine months and one year to complete, whilst the Level 3 candidates generally take between one year and 18 months to complete.
Delivery
As part of the NVQ programme, a nominated workplace assessor will guide and support the candidate in the development of essential skills and knowledge required for each of the mandatory and optional units. This is discussed and agreed with both the candidate and the employer at the start of the programme, following identification of the candidate’s current competence and knowledge.
Assessment
These qualifications are competence based. Assessment takes place in the candidate’s workplace where a qualified assessor will observe the candidate and assess their suitability to meet the NVQ requirements.
Additional Information
For further information or to register an interest in this course, please call Kingstom Employer Services on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This course is intended for candidates who need to develop their counselling skills further and to understand the theoretical roots of counselling for use in an occupational setting. For many, this will be a further step towards becoming a counselling practitioner.
For full details about this part time course, which runs one evening a week, please follow this link.
If you have any questions about this course, please call us on 020 8268 2861 or email: kes@kingsotn-college.ac.uk
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This is a work-based qualification suitable for those who undertake management-related activities. The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills and competences of candidates in the workplace, and provide individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for a career in management and team leading.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week ; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
To achieve the full award, candidates must complete four mandatory units and two optional units. The mandatory units include:
- Manage your own resources
- Provide leadership to your team
- Develop productive working relationships with colleagues
- Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
Optional units include:
- Encourage innovation in your team
- Allocate and check work in your team
- Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
- Help team members address problems affecting their performance
- Participate in meetings
- Resolve customer service problems.
- Support customer service improvements.
Additional Information
For any further information about this course, including start dates and costs involved, please call us on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This Apprenticeship is a work-based learning qualification and is suitable for those who undertake management-related activities. The aim of this qualification is to provide individuals with an opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for a career in management. Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility, so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
To achieve the full award, candidates must complete four mandatory units and three optional units. Mandatory units include:
- Manage your own resources and professional development
- Provide leadership in your area of responsibility
- Allocate and monitor the progress and quality of work in your area of responsibility
- Ensure health and safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
- Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in your area of responsibility
- Build and manage teams
- Encourage innovation
- Participate in meetings
- Lead meetings
- Manage a budget
- Plan change
- Manage the environmental impact of your work
- Implement change
- Develop a productive working relationship with your colleagues
- Take effective decisions
- Communicate information and knowledge
- Recruit, select and keep colleagues
- Manage a project
- Provide learning opportunities for colleagues
- Monitor and solve customer service problems
- Hel team members address problems affecting their performance
- Work with others to improve customer service.
Assessment
Assessment is workplace-based and tailored to the needs of the individual. Assessment is made in the following areas:
- A competence-based element, resulting in a competency certificate
- A technical element, leading to a technical skills certificate.
- A skills element resulting in an English, Maths and ICT skills certificate.
Course Duration
A minimum of twelve months
Course Costs
If you are under 19 on the first day of training, you are fully funded. All other learners are asked for an employer contribution of £250.
For further information, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This qualification is designed to give fitness professionals a solid understanding of how to deliver a safe, fun adn effective circuit training session.; The course is recognised by the register of Exercise Professionals and will give you continued professional development points.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should hold an industry-specific qualification at level 2 or above.
Duration
Between five and six weeks. Please contact us for exact start dates.
Content
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Plan and instruct a Group Circuit Session
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Types of Circuit training
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Instructional Skills
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Exercise Progression and Adaptation
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For full information on this course, please follow this link.
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This course is intended for individuals who wish to gain a level 1 qualification as a starting point for a career in bookkeeping and account.
Entry Requirements
GCSE at grade iC in English and maths preferred.
Course Duration
10 weeks. 2.5 hours per week, Wednesday 9.30am-12pm. Exam taken in week 11.
Content
Completion of financial documents such as invoices and credit notes, recording of cash and credit transactions in books of original entry, preparing bank reconiliations, under the petty cash imprest systems and trial balances. Further information about this course may be found by following this link.
Additional Information
Fees for 2011/2012:
Course £295 including exam fees.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This is the third of thee levels of study for middle managers, offering insight into best practice across a broad range of management topics. The course is designed for those with some management experience who want to develop their skills and attain an accredited management qualification.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for those with management experience and learners should have people management responsibilities.
Duration
This is an eleven day programme of study held over seven months. The next programme will commence on 24 February 2012
Content
- Personal Development as a Manager and Leader
- Information based Decision Making
- Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs
- Conducting a Management Report
- Managing Recruitment and Selection
- Human Resource Development
- Performance Management
- Resource Management
- Financial Control
Additional Information
Cost: £2500
For further information, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or by email: kes@kingsotn-college.ac.uk
Tags: financial control, human resource, leadership, management, performance, quality, recruitment, stakeholder
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This is the second of three levels of study for middle managers . It offers insight into best practice across a broad range of management topics and is designed for those with some management experience who want to further their skills and attain an accredited management qualification.
Entry Requirements
Designed for those with management experience, learners should have people management responsibilities.
Duration
This course is either a two day or three day programme of study. There are two paths to choose for this Certificate:
- Managing Recruitment and Selection, Human Resource Development and Performance Management Cost: £750
- Resource Management and Financial Control Cost: £500
Additional Information
For further information, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or by wemail: kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: financial control, human resource development, leadership, management, performance management, recruitment, resource management, selection
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This is the first of three levels of study – Award, Certificate and Diploma – for middle managers. It offers insight into best practice across a broad range of management topics and designed for those with some management experience who want to improve their skills and attain an accredited management qualification.
Entry Requirements
This course is designed for those with management experience and people management responsibilities.
Duration
This Award is either a one or two day programme of study.
Content
There are four paths to choose from and learners should select one of the following:
- Personal Development as a Manager and Leader – Cost: £500
- Information Based Decision Making – Cost: £250
- Meeting Stakeholder and Quality Needs – Cost: £250
- Conducting a Management Report – Cost: £250
Additional information my be obtained by contacting us on 020 8268 2861 or by email: kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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There are three levels of study for First Line managers – Award, Certificate and Diploma. To gain the Award, you may choose from Personal Development, Resource Planning or Meeting Stakeholder Needs.
Entry Requirements
This Award in First Line management is designed for new and aspiring managers or those with management experience who want to gain an accredited qualification.
Duration
This is a one day course.
Additional Information
Cost: £205
For further details, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or by email: kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: customer care, management, managers, personal development, resource planning
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This is the second of three leavels of study (Award,Certificate,Diploma) for first line managers offering practical skills. There are two certificates to choose from – Improving Team Performance and Developing Individuals, and Managing and Communicating Information and Report Writing.
Entry Requirements
The Certificate in First Line Management (Level 3) is designed for new and aspiring managers or those with management experience who want to gain an accredited qualification.
Duration
Held over a two day workshop
Additional Information
Cost: £410
Learners will be registered with the CMI and will receive student membership of the Institute.
Further information may be obtained either by phoning KES on 020 8268 2861 or by email: kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This course is intended for those who wish to laern or improve their touch-typing skills using e-learnming resources, culminating in an official accredited touch-typing qualification.
Course Duration
This course will commence early October, exact start date to be confirmed. Ten hours over two weeks – 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm.
Content
Ten comprehensive self-paced sessions alternating between speed practice and accuracy lessons to improve overall keyboard skills, enabling participants who are complete beginners to gain a speed of 20wpm, with an accuracy of 90%; experienced participants can use the sessions to vastly improve their existing skills. Progress reports will be provided and there will be a twenty minute test to attain an officially-accredited touch-typing qualification. Option to take a test to gain a certificate of speed attainment: Bronze Award – 20wpm/98% accuracy, Silver Award – 40wpm/98% accuracy, Gold Award – 60wpm/98% accuracy.
Additional Information
Course Fee: £125
For further information, please contact us on 020 8268 2861 or by email kes@kingsotn-college.ac.uk
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This course focuses on producing highly proficient, professional make-up artists able to perform a range of make-up treatments and professional beauty make-up treatments for clients.
Entry requirements
One GCSE at grade C
Course Duration
One and a half days a week, over one year – exact times and dates of delivery to be confirmed, please contact us for further details.
Content
Modules covered include:
- Client Care and Communication
- Media, fashion and photographic make up
- Camouflage make-up
- Face and Body Art
- Apply airbrush make-up
Additional Information
Cost of this course is £1,600 plus kit.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This course blends online learning and four workshops studying modules such as anatomy and physiology, nutrition and programming and delivering personal training sessions. Click here for full details of this course.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: anatomy, health and exercise, personal training, physiology
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Designed for those wishing to work within a gym environment, this qualification is recognised by the UK register of Exercise Professionals. Click here for further details.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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The prestigious National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) courses are now available at Kingston College. Follow this link for full information on this course.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This one day course is designed for hairdressers with over one year’s experience. Full details are available on this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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A two day course designed for stylists wishing to learn how to shampoo, condition, cut, dry and finish Afro-Caribbean hair. Full details of this course may be found on this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: Afro, Afro-Caribbean, condition, cut, dry, finish, shampoo
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A one day course designed for stylists wishing to bring a contemporary edge to bridal hair, covering all hair lengths and textures. Full details may be found by following this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: bridal, contemporary, lengths, lopng hair, stylists, textures
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This one day course offers a stylist everything they need to know about long hair from styling long hair with classic techniques and basic hair up styles progressing up to the most creative long hair techniques. Full details on this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Tags: classic, creative, longhair, styling, techniques
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This course is designed to build colour business and client loyalty through unique consultation concepts, flexible techniques and the use of professional products. Candidates will leave inspired and equipped to take colour work to a whole new level with a corresponding impact on salon turnover. Full details on this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This course explores the latest trends and colouring techniques for beautiful commercial looks and technical know-how – get the full details of this course by following this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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An invaluable opportunity to learn the foundation techniques of cutting men’s hair, this is a one day course involving demonstration and practical work. Full details are available on this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This course is designed to provide a practical and theoretical understanding of anatomy, physiology and body massage suitable for those wishing to work in health and fitness centres or beauty salons. Full details of this course may be found by following this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This course is a one-year modular programme of study held on a Monday and is suitable for existing VTCT students or mature students. It offers modules in facial skin care, make up treatments, eye treatments, manicure and pedicure. For full details, please follow this link.
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This course is designed to give the candidate the basic knowledge, skills and competencies needed to provide hair removal treatments for clients using waxing techniques. Click here for full details.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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Designed to develop knowledge of full facial techniques including skin analysis, superficial and deep cleansing techniques, facial massage and mask applications, the emphasis of this course is on practical work with appropriate theory instruction. Full details of this course may be found by following this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This one-day workshop is designed to develop an understanding and knowledge of a variety of make-up selection and application techniques specifically for the bride or wedding party. Full details of this course may be found by following this link.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This short course is designed to develop knowledge of cosmetic make-up, eye treatments and personal presentation.
Click here for full details.
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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A course to enable candidates to gain the skills required to perform semi-permanent eyelesh extensions.
Click here for full course details
To express an interest in this course, or for further information about all routes for staff development, please call one of our advisors on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This apprenticeship develops the knowledge and skills of those working with IT systems and software. The candidate will become competent in the use of the particular systems and software required in their job role, develop skills to enhance their personal and team effectiveness through the use of IT and help them gain an insight into the wider use of IT across their organisation. Candidates will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to plan progress and set tasks to complete, and they will need to attend College one full day a week.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates will need to be over 16 years of age and working in a role which requires use of IT systems such as sales and marketing or in office administration.
Content
Mandatory units include:
- Improving productivity using IT
- Understanding the potential of IT
- Developing personal and team effectiveness using IT
Optional units include:
- Word processing software
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Desktop Publishing software
- Website software
- Database software
Duration
One year, part time. Attendance at College once a week for the majority of the day – some independent study will also be expected.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships are training programmes designed for young people who have left full time education. This qualification leads to a Legel 2 NVQ plus Functional Skills. Candidates for this course must be employed with an appropriate vocational area and will be required to attend College on 12 days during this one year course. Employers with multiple staff will be offered training on site.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements although three GCSEs or equivalent at grade C or above are desirable. Applicants must be employed in a customer-facing role (this includes telephone communication roles) .
Duration
Up to one year, depending on ability. Employed in a customer facing role. Students will be required to attend College for 12 days; employers with multipe staff will be offered training on-site. All students receive tutorial guidance and are set personal targets.
Content
Consisting of mandatory and optional units, the course covers:
- Impression and image
- Handling problems
- Effective communication with customers.
Please note, an attendance of 90% is crucial to complete this course. Candidates are assessed during practical sessions in the workplace.
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This qualification is for those who assess both occupational competence and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in the Care sector.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements, although candidates must have professional competence and an up to date working knowledge and experience in the standards being assessed. They should also have held a post for aminimum of one year and have performed the activities being assessed within the last two years. Candidates should also have a level 3 qualification appropriate to the standards they are assessing against
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This qualification is intended for those who carry out assessments of competence in a work environment.
Entry requirements
Although there are no formal entry requirements, candidates should have professional competence and an up to date working knowledge and experience in the standards they are assessing.
Content
The course is made up of two modules
- Understanding the principles and Practices of Assessment
- Asessing Occupational Competence in the Work Environment
For full course information please follow this link.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This NVQ is designed to meet the national standards for teaching assistants. It is a work-based learning qualification for those who work with teachers in the classroom, supporting learning in primary, secondary and specialist schools. Please note, City & Guilds are in the process of updating this programme so the content below may be subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be working in learning support as a primary, secondary or specialist school for at least two or three hours a week. This course is ideally suited to those who work in a voluntary capacity or who are new to the role of teaching assistant. A good standard of English is required.
Duration
30 weeks, part time day, three hours a week. Course commences September 2012.
Content
The course comprises give mandatory and two optional units:
Compulsory units:
- Provide support for learning activities
- Support children’s development
- Help to keep children safe
- Contribute to positive relationships
- Provide effective support for your colleagues.
Examples of optional units:
- Support literacy and numeracy activities
- Observe and report on pupil performance
- Support children’s play and learning
- Support a child with disabilities or special needs
- Support the use of ICT for teaching and learning.
Assessment
Each student is asked to complete a number of tasks based on their work in schools. These tasks will then build into a portfolio of evidence submitted at the end of the course. There are no formal examinations.
Progression
Successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate could lead to progression onto Level 3 and/or employment as a Teaching Assistant in a school.
Additional Information
For further information on this course, costs and the next start date, please email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or call the Employers Line on 020 8268 2861.
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The assessment and quality assurance qualification will form part of an integrated suite of TAQA qualifications for training and quality assurance practitions. This work-based learning course is for people working in the hairdressing, beauty therapy or sport and leisure industries and the units are designed as a flexible route into assessment and will give you and your organisation the opportunity to develop and inprove pratitioner skills as well as achieving a profession qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be qualified to level 3 or equivalent in vocational hairdressing, beauty therapy or sport and leisure with a minimum of three to five years’ experience in the industry. Applicants must be able to work on their own initiative in order to collect and record evidence and must be able to work to a deadline.
Duration
Tten weeks, one evening a week (Mondays) from 6pm-8pm for input on the course content. For the remaining duration of the course, you will need qualified assessors to support and monitor your progress for the remainder of the course work,. The course is intended to run for no longer than one year. Please contact us for the next start date at kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
Content
Skills developed include:
- The Principles and Practices of Assessment
- Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
- Assessing Vocational Skills
There will be individual monitoring and one-to-one support from an internal verifier. As a large part of the course involved collecting evidence and assessment of your candidates, you will need to allocate time for organising and planning your course work and progression.
Progression
Successful candidates may progress onto the Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice.
Additional Information
For further details about this course, costs and next start dates may be obtained by emailing kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or by telephoning the KES Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861`.
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The WorldHost programme is a modern and energetic customer service training package designed to inspire those who work in frontline customer service roles.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are required, just a passion for improving customer service in your business.
Course Content and Duration
- Principles of Customer Service – full day
- Customers with Disabilities – half day
- Service Across Cultures – half day
- Ambassadors Workshop – half day
Progression
Bespoke customer service training and customer service apprenticeships from Kingston College.
Further Information
For additional details about this course, costs and start dates, please contact kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or call the KES Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861
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These courses are designed for employees who wish to improve their career prospects by gaining professinal qualifications. The skills gained in the AAT account qualifications apply to a wide range of accounting and finance positions and are recognised in many countries around the world.
Entry Requirements
Diploma for Accounting Technicians level 3 – candidates should have successfully completed the AAT Accounting Certificate Level 2 or equivalent Level 2 accounting qualification, and be AAT registered.
Diploma for Accounting Technicians level 4 – candidates should have successfully completed the AAT Advanced Diploma or equivalent Level 3 accounting qualification, and be AAT registered.
Duration
Part time day or evening, September – June.
Level 3 options: Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm or Monday and Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9.00pm
Level 4 options: Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm or Wednesday and Thursday evenings 6.30pm-9.00pm
Content
Level 3 Diploma: Administrative and management processes, preparing final accounts for small busineses, cost accounting recording, preparing reports and returns.
Level 4 Diploma: complex management accounting tasks and general management skills, drafting financial statements. Specialisation in specifric subject areas.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This qualification is for candidates who wish to work in the Children and Young People’s Workforce and are under 18 years of age. Candidates will be allocated an assessor who will visit in the workplace to plan and assess. Attendance is necessary one day a week at College to take part in group activities and tasks.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individeual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Candidates will normally have at least one of the following: a pass on the CACHE Level 1 Childcare Award or 4 GCSEs at grade D or above. Additionally, they should be working in a suitable environment with childcare or working with young people .
Duration
One year, part time
Content
Introduction to equality and inclusion, communication, personal development, child and young person development, safeguarding welfare, health and safety, managing illness and injury.
Additional Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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This qualification is for candidates over the age of 18 who wish to work in the Children and Young People’s Workforce. An assessor will visit the workplace to plan and assess development. Attendance at College is necessary one day a week to take part in group activities.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements although applicants will need to be employed in a suitable environment within childcare or working with young people. Applicants should satisfactorily complete an initial assessment in English and Maths.
Duration
One year part time
Content
Topics covered will include communication, equality and inclusion, personal development, safeguarding welfare, supporting health and safety, paediatric First Aid, illness and injury and maintaining and supporting relationships with children and young people.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk
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Apprenticeships are designed for people who have left full-time education and are employed with the occupation or sector. This apprenticeship leads to a range of qualifications relevant to business and administration.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Although there are no formal entry requirements regarding qualifications or experience gained, employers may wish to outline their own in line with their current recruitment practice. It is essential, however, that all apprentices recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve all of the outcomes of the Business and Administration Apprenticeship.
Duration
Thre is no fixed duration for this course, the length of time taken depending on the ability of the individual apprentice and the employer requirements. The minimum duration, however, will be six months.
Content
Competence Based Element: NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Business and Administration. There is a choice of over fifty units of competence and the appropriate units are agreed between the employer, the apprentice and Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College. This ensures the apprenticeship delivers skills designed around the employer’s business needs.
Knowledge Based Element: Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration. This focuses on the knowledge and understanding which underpin a wide range of work and the interpersonal and technical skills needed by administrators.
Functional Skills: English at Level 2 and Maths at Level 2
Progression
Successful completion of the Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship may lead onto a Foundation degree, specialist administration roles such as legal or educational administrator, or management of administration functions.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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Apprenticeships have been designed for people who have left full-time education and are employed within the occupation or sector. this apprenticeship leads to a Level 2 qualification.
Government guidelines state that apprentices should be employed for at least 30 hours a week including their time in College; there is flexibility so please discuss individual circumstances at interview.
Entry Requirements
Although there are no formal entry requirements in terms of qualifications or previous experience, employers may wish to outline their own in line with their current recruitment practice. It is essential, however, that all apprentices recruited have both the ability and the commitment to achieve the required outcomes of the Business and Administration Aprpenticeship.
Duration
This would depend on the ability of the individual apprentice and the requirements of the employer. However, the minimum duration would be six months.
Content
Competence based element: NVQ Level 2 Certificate. This would comprise a choice of over fifty units of competence, the appropriate units to be agreed between the employer, the apprentice and Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College. This ensures the apprenticeship delivers skills designed around the employer’s business needs.
Knowledge Based Element: Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business and Administration.
Functional Skills: English at Level 2 and Maths at Level 1.
Progression
On successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship, candidates may progress onto the Business and Administration Advanced level 3 Apprenticeship. Alternatively, they would be qualified for specialist administration roles such as legal or educational administrator, or to act a supervisor of administration functions.
Further Information
To express an interest in this course or for further information, please call Kingston Employer Services at Kingston College on 020 8268 2861 or alternatively email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
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This is a practical course that equips you with a threshold licence to teach. Students may choose from an eight or ten week course, both of which use a range of formats. This course is ideal for:
- Those who would like an introduction to teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning Sector.
- Unqualified teachers already employed in the Lifelong Learning Sector
- Technicians and support staff in further or adult education.
For full information on this course, please follow this link . Alternatively, just ring us on 020 8268 2861 or email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk.
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be qualificed to Level 2 or above in Literacy – there will be an initial assessment prior to being offered a place on the course.
Duration
Part time, various timetables, please contact us for full details.
The next course commences Tuesday 17th April 2012 until Tuesday 10th July 2012 – Tuesday evenings - 6.00pm until 9.00pm.
The first session will include course induction and an initial written assessment.
There will be induction on Thursday 15 December between 4pm-6pm. Enrolment will be on 10 January 2012 at 6.30pm.
Content
Units covered include:
- What is teaching and how we learn
- Roles of a teacher/trainer
- Lesson planning and assessing learning.
Assessment
Assessment is made by a total of six short assignments and a weekly reflective journal, plus one 30 minute microteaching session – peer, teacher and self assessed.
Additional Information
For further information on all aspects of this courses, please email us at kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or telephone the Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861.
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This course is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces participants to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available, and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. Successful completion wil prepare employees to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks. This qualification is not intended to train employees to carry out manual handling assessments.
Duration
The course is three hours in total, and is usually run over a half day in conjunction with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) half day programme.
Content
- The process oif manual handling in the workplace
- Manual handling inuries and the activities that cause them
- Manual handling assessment and control options
- Responsibilities imposed by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations.
Candidates will sit a 20 question multiple choice test at the end of the3 session. A certificate of attendance will be provided.
Additional Information
For further information, cost and future start dates, please email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or alternatively please call the Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861
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This course is open to anyone who wishes to make a career in credit management.
Entry Requirements
No academic qualifications are required but students should be able to express themselves competently in written English, be reasonably numerate and have an interest in credit management. Experience in the credit control function is useful
Duration
Part time, evening 6.30pm-9.15pm, September and January start dates.
Content
Level 3 Diploma::
- Business Environment – 16 weeks: Wednesdays from September 2011
- Credit Management – Trade, Export and Consumers – 16 weeks: Mondays from September 2011
- Accounting Principles – 16 weeks: Wednesdays from September 2011
- Busines Law/Business Communciations – 16 weeks: Mondays from September 2011
Diploma Level 5:
- Advanced Credit
- anagement – 16 weeks: Monday or Wednesday from September 2011
Progression
Career progression and promotion in Credit Management or Higher Education.
Additional Information
For further information on the course and costs involved, please email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or call our Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861.
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This course offers practical skills to new and aspiring managers, and is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements – this diploma is designed for new and aspiring managers or those with management experience who want to gain an accredited qualification.
Duration
The Diploma in First Line Management is a five day programme, held on a Thursday between 9.30am-5pm. Forthcoming start dates are: 16 February, 1 March, 15 March, 29 March and 12 April 2012.
Content and Assessment
The following topics will be covered:
- Personal Development as a First Line Manager
- Resource Planning
- Meeting Stakeholder Needs and Customer Care
- Improving Team Performance
- Developing Individuals and Teams
- Managing and Communicating Information
- Managing Report Writing
A written assessment is undertaken for each module to achieve the Diploma in First Line Management.
Progression
Students can progress on to the CMI Award/Certificate/Diploma in Management and leadership at Level 5.
Additional Information
For further details of start dates, timetable and costs involved, please email kes@kingston-college.ac.uk or call oru Employers’ Line on 020 8268 2861.
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