From short introductory courses to industry recognised qualifications there are
many options to help you up-skill, get into work and support your career goals. You can gain the knowledge and skills to enter employment, make further progress in your career, or gain the confidence to take the next steps in your working life. Our range of online courses gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace and fit your learning around your work or family commitments. |
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Vocational Studies Courses |
Adult Health and Social Care
There is much demand for well-trained health and social care professionals. LECB offers a range of courses from level 1 to level 3 to help you take the first steps into working in a health and social care role. There are also a range of short courses to develop knowledge of key areas of practice which are suitable for people in many different areas of work.
Courses Include:
Courses Include:
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care (Placement required)
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in the Awareness of Dementia
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in HC settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult HSC
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in HSC settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Business and Administration
Business Administration courses start at entry level and give you the opportunity to progress to level 3. We can help you develop
skills that are essential for working in office based job roles across a range of industries.
Courses Include:
skills that are essential for working in office based job roles across a range of industries.
Courses Include:
- NCFE Certificate in Employability Skills E3
- NCFE Certificate in Employability Skills L1
- NCFE Certificate in Employability Skills L2
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
British Sign Language
Sign language is a visual communication method that uses gestures, facial expression and body language to convey meaning. It is used mainly by people who are deaf or have hearing impairments. These courses are useful for people who may need to use BSL as a means of communication in their job role and is particularly useful for those in a customer-facing or learning support role.
Courses Include:
Courses Include:
- Signature Level 1 Award in British Sign Language
- Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language
- Signature Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language
Childcare and Education Settings
We can help you gain new skills and knowledge that will support you in a childcare or learner support role. Whether you want work in a learning support role in a school or college or support young children’s development in early years settings. Our courses give you the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in a learning environment.
Courses Include:
Courses Include:
- NCFE CACHE Entry 3 Award in Caring for a Child/Children
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Caring for Children
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Placement required)
- NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Placement required)
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Placement required)
- Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Counselling
We offer CPCAB (Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) accredited counselling courses from Level 2 to Level 4. Our teaching team have a wide range of experience in counselling roles and will guide you to develop the skills needed to be a registered practitioner.
Our courses are also beneficial to people working in industries that support mental wellbeing by developing active listening skills and support techniques.
Courses Include:
Our courses are also beneficial to people working in industries that support mental wellbeing by developing active listening skills and support techniques.
Courses Include:
- CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Financial Industries
Learn bookkeeping and accounting practices to support your own business or enter the financial services workforce. We offer industry-recognised qualifications to enable you to work in one of many roles within the financial industry.
Courses Include:
Courses Include:
- AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills
- AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
FIRST AID
Our First aid courses lead to a recognised accredited qualification and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to provide effective emergency first aid. We offer regular courses throughout the year, including First Aid at Work (3-day) and requalification (2 day), Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work.
We can also offer specialise training in the use of Epi-pens and defibrillators. Courses are delivered by experienced, qualified instructors and are accredited by Kent First Aid Training Ltd, a fully accredited member of the First Aid Industry Body. If you would like a bespoke First Aid course, for a group of up to 12 people, please get in contact with us to find out our competitive offer for First Aid training.
Courses Include:
We can also offer specialise training in the use of Epi-pens and defibrillators. Courses are delivered by experienced, qualified instructors and are accredited by Kent First Aid Training Ltd, a fully accredited member of the First Aid Industry Body. If you would like a bespoke First Aid course, for a group of up to 12 people, please get in contact with us to find out our competitive offer for First Aid training.
Courses Include:
- First Aid at Work
- First Aid at Work requalification
- Paediatric First Aid
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Emergency Paediatric First Aid
ONLINE COURSEs
Our online courses offer the ultimate flexibility in learning, with no set lesson times or locations. You can study at your own pace and on your own schedule, from anywhere. Our online courses are designed to provide you with the same high-quality instruction and support as our in-person courses, with the added convenience of studying from the comfort of your own home.
These qualifications are provided without a charge to the learners; however, if learners drop out of the course, an administration fee will be charged. Initial assessment is needed before starting this course. Learners must demonstrate that they are working at Level 2 English (Functional Skills assessment is done via an online platform).
Courses Include:
These qualifications are provided without a charge to the learners; however, if learners drop out of the course, an administration fee will be charged. Initial assessment is needed before starting this course. Learners must demonstrate that they are working at Level 2 English (Functional Skills assessment is done via an online platform).
Courses Include:
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection in HC settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer Support
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People`s Mental Health
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult HSC
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in HSC settings
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
- NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
- NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIES
Whether you want to gain skills in customer service, team leading or food safety, we have courses to suit you. If you are interested in working in a customer-facing job, our courses offer you the opportunity to develop skills ready for employment.
Courses Include:
Courses Include:
- Highfield Award in Health and Safety Awareness Level 1
- Highfield Award in Health and Safety within the Workplace Level 2
- Highfield Award in Food Safety for Catering Level 2
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Floristry)
- NCFE Level 2 Award in Creative Craft (Floristry)