Do you need help to make your CV and job applications stand out from the crowd?
The Graduate Hub is a FREE training programme designed to add a host of valuable skills and qualifications to your CV, making you a more attractive candidate to employers.
Topics covered include:
To find out more about the Graduate Hub contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Want to add a new qualification CV to get into work? Or boost your existing skills in the New Year?
Come along to our Free Short Course drop in day and find out about all of our upcoming, short courses which are completely free!
Our National Careers Service Career Coaches will be on hand to advise you on the best courses to take based on your goals and can book you on to the course you choose.
Just some of the exciting courses on offer are:
- The Graduate Hub
- CV Writing & Interview Skills
- Digital Skills for Jobseekers
- Health and Social Care
- Microsoft Office Essentials
- Construction Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Makeup Masterclass
- Ultimate Tanning
Plus many more exciting training opportunities!
To book your place simply call us on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Are you aged 16 – 24 and looking for work? Ready to start an Apprenticeship now?
Our Fast Track courses will give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications to help you to get an Apprenticeship.
We will help you to:
- Improve your CV
- Perfect your interview techniques
- Gain the skills that employers are looking for
- Gain a variety of work experience to put on your CV
- Get here with a free bus pass
On successful completion you will get:
- Exclusive access to local vacancies
- £100 bonus on moving into an Apprenticeship, job or further training
- A free NUS discount card
Want to find out more? Come to our Open Day! Book online now or contact us for more information on:
- Call 01744 742045
- Email apprenticeships@sthelenschamber.com
- Visit www.sthelenschamber.com/apprenticeships
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Thinking of a career in barbering?
This two day course is a perfect way to improve the skills you need to carry out basic barbering techniques and follow required health and safety.
Throughout the course you will how to deal with clippers, blending/graduation/fading, scissor over comb, clipper over comb, razoring, blow-drying and styling.
You will receive an in house certificate on completion of this course.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org.
To complete this course you will need to have some working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
This course is delivered over 8 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
UNITS DELIVERED ARE:
Spreadsheet Software
Unit aim
This is the ability to use Excel to record data in rows and columns, perform calculations with numerical data and present information using charts and graphs.
On completion of this unit a candidate should be able to select and use a wide range of intermediate spreadsheet software tools and techniques to produce, present and check spreadsheets.
Unit outcomes:
1. Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organise numerical and other data
2. Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements
3. Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information
Word processing software
Unit aim
This is the ability to use a Word for the creation, editing and production of documents. On completion of this unit a candidate should be able to select and use a range of intermediate word processing software tools and techniques to produce documents.
Unit outcomes:
1. Enter and combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
2. Create and modify layout and structures for word processing documents
3. Use word processing software tools to format and present documents effectively to meet requirements
Using e mail
Unit aims
This is the ability to make the best use of e-mail software to safely and securely send, receive and store messages. On completion of this unit ,the learner should be able to understand and make effective use of a range of intermediate e-mail software tools to send, receive and store messages.
Unit outcomes:
The learner will be able to:
1. Use e-mail software tools and techniques to compose and send messages
2. Manage incoming e-mail effectively
On successful completion of the course learners will achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Award for IT User.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
This course is designed to develop or improve your digital skills to support with searching for work. Digital Skills for Jobseekers will help you find your way safely around the internet, set up a personal email address if you don't already have one and make use of the internet for searching for work.
This course is suitable for anyone who has little or no experience with IT.
By completing this course you will increase your confidence and knowledge of digital platforms to help find an apply for a job online.
This course is delivered over 4 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
During this course, you will:
- Understand how to use a computer/tablet/mobile device to aid job searching and universal credit applications
- Learn how to make Universal Credit applications online
- Use a word processing application to create, edit and produce a CV
- Learn how to connect to the internet and use browser software to navigate to web pages
- Use browser tools to search for job vacancies online
- Learn how to set up an email address and use email software to send and receive emails
- Learn how to download apps onto mobile devices, particularly job searching tools
On successful completion of the course you will gain the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Award for IT Users.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Topics covered:
- The main characteristics of the Private Security Industry
- The importance of safe working practices to comply with legal requirements
- The role and objectives of a door supervisor, powers of arrest relevant to a door supervisor
- How to recognise, assess and reduce risk in conflict situations
- Good practice to follow after conflict situations, physical interventions and the implications of their use and the use non-aggressive physical skills to protect yourself and others.
- Principles of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Risk Assessment
Assessment method:
Test based
On successful completion of the course learners will achieve the Highfield Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor within the Private Security Industry.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Description of the course: - This training course will teach you a range of creative make-up processes over a duration of two days, The course will include the application of basic prosthetics, casualty and wound effects and a Halloween make-up look. This exciting, practical-based course will prepare those looking to further their journey into the make-up industry.
The aim of this course is: To teach you everything there is to know about Media and Special FX makeup including:
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Application of basic prosthetics
- Creating casualty effects incorporating objects
- Creating a Halloween make-up look
- Aftercare advice
This course is suitable for: The course is suitable for those who already have an interest in make-up and may have experience of providing make up treatments to friends or family. For anybody looking to go into working as a freelance makeup artist, it is recommended to have completed some practical training within make-up prior to booking this course.
Requirements: Students are expected to work on each other or provide a model. It is recommended that students wear dark clothing to avoid staining or damage.
What is supplied: Everything you need is provided for you and an in house training certificate will be provided on completion of the course.
Tools you will need to bring: You are not required to bring any tools along with you.
Qualifications Gained: Successful students will be awarded a certificate. Any students unable to achieve the required standards will be invited to return and attend another course.
Theory or Practical: Both. Students will be required to perform practical work along with a multiple choice test at the end of the sessions.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
Are you interested in starting a career in construction or want to learn new skills to use at work or home?
This FREE construction skills course provides a range of practical skills including, joinery, plastering and painting and decorating.
Learning new skills or just updating the ones you already have, can be key to ensuring your success in the workplace. Please arrange to speak to one of our guidance advisers for more information about any of our courses and to discuss your personal career plan.
On successful completion of this course learners will gain the Pearsons Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Construction and you can also apply for a FREE CSCS card, which is required to work on most construction sites.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org
This course is designed to develop or improve your digital skills to support with searching for work. Digital Skills for Jobseekers will help you find your way safely around the internet, set up a personal email address if you don't already have one and make use of the internet for searching for work.
This course is suitable for anyone who has little or no experience with IT.
By completing this course you will increase your confidence and knowledge of digital platforms to help find an apply for a job online.
This course is delivered over 4 full days at our Clickworks building. Times are 9.30am-4.00pm.
During this course, you will:
- Understand how to use a computer/tablet/mobile device to aid job searching and universal credit applications
- Learn how to make Universal Credit applications online
- Use a word processing application to create, edit and produce a CV
- Learn how to connect to the internet and use browser software to navigate to web pages
- Use browser tools to search for job vacancies online
- Learn how to set up an email address and use email software to send and receive emails
- Learn how to download apps onto mobile devices, particularly job searching tools
On successful completion of the course you will gain the City & Guilds Entry Level 3 Award for IT Users.
For further information about this course contact Starting Point on 01744 698800 or email info@thestartingpoint.org