Training and Skills Academy
Would you like to improve your skills and knowledge?
Are you looking to learn more about what is needed in different job sectors?
We are running a range of different Pre-recruitment and Accredited courses to improve your chances of getting into employment.
Find out more below.
Pre-recruitment courses
All pre-recruitment courses will take place between March and July. They will last between 4 and 5 days (dependent on course) and will have local sector based opportunities attached to them.
All days will involve activities, group tasks, assessment (Safeguarding) and completing a workbook so all learners will need to be able to read, write and understand English to a good level (Entry Level 3 minimum).
The courses are designed to give learners the basic knowledge and understanding within the sector to either apply for roles, and be able to answer related topic interview questions, or to progress onto the accredited qualifications. All modules have been specifically chosen to enhance insight and opportunities.
All days must be attended.
Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
No current live courses
Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care modules include:
- Awareness in Safeguarding Level 1 (Accredited)
- Duty of Care and Code of Conduct
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Communication Methods
- Privacy and Dignity
- Mental Health
- Health and Safety
Course information coming soon
Introduction to Working in Customer Service
Course information coming soon
Introduction to Working with Children
- Date: Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April 2026
- Time
- Monday: 9.30am – 4.30pm
- Tuesday to Friday: 10am – 2pm
- Location: Salford
Including modules such as:
- Awareness in Safeguarding Level 1 (Accredited)
- Introduction to SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)
Potential recruitment sign up on completion of course
Introduction to Working in a Warehouse
- Date: Tuesday 7 – Friday 10 April 2026
- Time: 10am – 2pm each day
- Location: Trafford
Including modules such as:
- Manual Handling
- Safety in the Workplace
- Safety Regulations and Risk Assessing
Potential of interview and work placements on completion of the full course (all 4 days)
Accredited Qualifications
We will be delivering accredited qualifications commencing September 2025 and finishing June 2026 (for all Level 2 and 3) and February for Level 1 (excluding holiday periods).
All qualifications will be through City and Guilds, and will be a full qualification.
As these are full qualifications, there will be acceptance criteria such as:
- English of an acceptable standard
- Able to commit to timetable
- Ability to undertake placement work where needed
- Mandatory qualifications where needed
Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Teaching Assistant)
Course information coming soon
Level 3 Education and Training (previously PTTLS)
Education and Training (previously PTTLS)
No current live courses
Level 1 Customer Service
Course information coming soon
Level 2 Introduction to Trainer Skills
Course information coming soon
