For more information on our centres and courses, pick up an annual brochure from your nearest ACE centre or visit our web page at: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/coursesearch Love learning locally Qualification and Skills Learning Spring 2023 Update Across Derbyshire Book Now 2 Upcoming courses Dry Stone Walling Lantra Level 1 are accredited courses for those with some experience of dry-stone walling and want to gain basic knowledge and skills to repair dry stone walls. Lantra Level 2 courses are recommended for learners who hold the Level 1 dry stone walling qualification and have substantial experience of walling. Venue Course Title Level Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day of Week Derbyshire Eco Centre Dry Stone Walling Level 2 20/04/2023 17/07/2023 9am 4.30pm Thu Derbyshire Eco Centre Dry Stone Walling Level 1 17/04/2023 07/07/2023 9am 4.30pm Mon For more information or to book a place, email ecocentre@derbyshire.gov.uk Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Certificate (HLTA) This course is aimed at working teaching assistants who want to enhance their knowledge, gain expertise in supporting learning and achieve a professional qualification. Venue Course Title Level Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day of Week Online Higher Level Teaching Certificate Level 4 11/01/2023 12/07/2023 6.30pm 9pm Wed For more information or to book a place, please ask at your nearest ACE centre. Level 2 Award in Suicide Awareness This qualification is aimed at individuals who want to gain an understanding of suicide risk and how people might react when faced with a difficult situation or circumstance. Venue Course Title Level Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day of Week Online Award in Suicide Awareness Level 2 10/01/2023 06/02/2023 6pm 8.30pm Tue For more information or to book a place, email glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk Life and Living Skills The course is for anyone who is working at Entry Level 1 or 2 in English, has additional educational needs or lacks confidence in their everyday skills. Venue Course Title Level Start Date End Date Start Time End Time Day of Week Glossop Life and Living Skills Entry Level 1 & 2 11/01/2023 24/05/2023 1pm 3pm Wed Alfreton Life and Living Skills Entry Level 1 & 2 11/01/2023 24/05/2023 1pm 3pm Wed Cotmanhay Life and Living Skills Entry Level 1 & 2 09/01/2023 22/05/2023 10am 12noon Mon For more information, please contact glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk, alfreton.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk, cotmanhayandilkeston.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk You can still enrol on the following courses from January: Working with Young People (Childcare) ■ Award in Support Work in Schools – Level 2 ■ Certificate for Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools – Level 2 ■ Certificate in Understanding Autism – Level 2 ■ Certificate in Early Years Educator – Level 2 ■ Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools – Level 3 ■ Diploma in Children’s Care Learning and Development (EYE) – Level 3 ■ Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce – Level 3 ■ Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) – Level 4 Contact your local ACE centre for class details. Derbyshire Careers For queries or more information please visit: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ careersservice 3 4 Construction Looking for a new challenge in an ever-expanding industry? Then join us on one of our construction training courses. We can give you the skills you need to succeed. We offer courses from Level 1 Multi Crafts to full Level 2 Diplomas in Plastering and Bricklaying. We have purpose-built construction units at Glossop and Holmewood. All our courses are fully accredited. For more information, please contact claycross.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk or glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk Achieve your potential in English and maths We have many classes you can join at any time of year, where you can work at your own pace towards the qualification. We offer: ■ Nationally recognised Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level to Level 2 including GCSE ■ All classes are FREE ■ Small, friendly groups ■ The option to study online, face to face or through a mixture of online and face to face sessions. Contact your local ACE centre or email making.choices@daces.derbyshire.gov.uk and let us know whether you would like to attend for maths or English and at which level Digital Skills ■ Our FREE Step into Digital Skills course develops your digital skills and knowledge, whether you are new to computers or have a bit more confidence. The five week introductory courses give an overview of everyday skills needed to use digital devices for beginners. ■ Our EDSQ Entry Level or Level 1 qualification is designed for anyone to gain the basic digital skills that are typically required for life and work. ■ All qualifications are fully funded and FREE . These courses can be started at any time and take one year in duration, but you can complete them earlier. Contact your local ACE centre or email making.choices@daces.derbyshire.gov.uk with the subject line digital skills. When you email, please give us details of what you would like to learn and whether you have done any ICT training before. quality standard for informatio n advice and guidance services Approved by the Guidance Accreditation Board Education & Skills Funding Agency