TalentForge - West Suffolk Skills Development Programme
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
West Suffolk College has received a grant from West Suffolk Council to provide tailored to support local businesses and their staff. This initiative aims to facilitate access to education and training courses that typically fall outside the scope of the Adult Skills Fund.
Our training programmes are designed to meet the specific skills needs of the West Suffolk region, focusing on Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket. This presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals to gain valuable qualifications, licences, and skills, while simultaneously helping local businesses address skills gaps, boost productivity, and retain their workforce.
Additionally, our training offer aligns with the government's net-zero and broader environmental objectives by including a range of "Green Skills" courses. This will ensure that West Suffolk develops a skilled workforce capable of driving forward these critical sustainability goals.
All training courses are heavily subsidised by the UKSPF, with employers only needing to contribute 20% of the training costs.
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Join us in this incredible initiative to upskill your workforce and support the future of West Suffolk’s economy and environment.
Green Skills Academy
For more information on these courses, visit: Courses - Sustainability at Eastern Education Group
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IEMA Level 2 Environmental Sustainability skills for the Workforce
Duration: 1 day
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Thetford
Start Dates:
- BSE - 13th November 2024
- Haverhill - TBC
- Thetford - TBC
Cost: £50 (20% contribution fee)
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Level 4 Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (IEMA)
Leads to Associate membership of IEMA, the professional body for sustainability professionals
Duration: 5 days over 5 weeks
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Thetford
Start Dates:
- BSE - 1st October or 14th January
- Haverhill - 30th Jan 2025
- Thetford - 4th March 2025
Cost: £199 (20% contribution fee)
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Carbon Literacy Training
A 1-day course providing a basic understanding of climate change and pledges to make steps towards positive change. This course covers the science behind climate change, understanding carbon footprints, envisioning a zero-carbon world, influencing others, leveraging professional influences and practical ways to support positive change.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Thetford
Start Date: Various TBC
Cost: £25 (20% contribution fee)
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
A fully online, self-study qualification which is completed in 12 weeks at days and times to suit you. The qualification can be started at any time. Click here to apply.
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: Online
Start Date: Anytime
Cost: FREE (no contribution fee required)
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Sustainability
A fully online, self-study qualification which is completed in 12 weeks at days and times to suit you. The qualification can be started at any time. Click here to apply.
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: Online
Start Date: Anytime
Cost: FREE (no contribution fee required)
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Short CPD Online Courses in Sustainability
Fully online, self-study, short courses (approx. 4 hours) Perfect for an introduction to sustainability in the workplace and specific to roles in Business Administration, Construction, Beauty and Personal Care, and Healthcare.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Location: Online
Start Date: Anytime
Cost: £7 (20% contribution fee)
Professional Training
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IOSH Managing safely
Develop the knowledge and skills to manage health and safety in the workplace.
Duration: 3 days over 1 week
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: 2nd -4th October, 09.00-16.30
Cost: £80 (20% contribution fee)
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Emergency First Aid at Work
Gain the QA level 3 award to support qualified First Aiders in the workplace.
Duration: 1 day
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Thetford
Start Dates:
- Thetford - 7th October 2024, 7th January 2025 and 3rd March 2025
- BSE - TBC
- Haverhill - TBC
Cost: £25 (20% contribution fee)
Vocational Qualifications and Training
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Welding Qualifications
Qualifications available at Level 1 and Level 2 and specialise in either Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Metal Insert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).
Duration: 1 3 hour session per week for 11 weeks (Level 1) or 17 weeks (Level 2) Evening
Location: University and Professional Development Centre, Bury St Edmunds or North Cambridge Training Centre, Chatteris
Start Date: 25th September 2024
Cost: Level 1 £160, Level 2 £260 (20% contribution fee)
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Introduction to Thermal Imagery
Fully online e-learning course (approx. 4 hours) self-study, covering the fundamentals of thermal imaging and the set up of infrared cameras leading to a CPD approved iRed© certificate.
Duration: Approx. 4 hours
Location: Online
Start Date: Anytime
Cost: £16.50 (20% contribution fee)
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Thermal Imaging for Building Professionals
Fully online e-learning course (approx. 20 hours) specifically crafted for architects, contractors, engineers and surveyors aiming to enhance their professional capabilities and begin to use thermal imaging in the built environment. iRed© approved.
Duration: Approx. 20 hours
Location: Online
Start Date: Anytime
Cost: £82.50 (20% contribution fee)
Licenses
West Suffolk college is proud to be working with DMP Training to provide specific upskilling courses in Forklift and HGV.Tap on a course to find out more 👇
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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Card)
For individuals looking to work within the construction industry, a CSCS card is required to access a construction site for all construction workers.
This training includes knowledge across a wide range of topics to improve safety and productivity on site and is an important way for construction workers to show employers that they can be safe on the job.
The course also includes the Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, which involves passing an online assessment which is required to apply for the CSCS card.
Duration: 3 days
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Thetford
Start Dates:
- BSE 21st October 2024
- Haverhill
- Thetford
Cost: £55.00 (20% contribution fee) for employers, FREE for unemployed individuals
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Counterbalance / Reach Forklift training for novices
Perfect for warehousing staff who want to progress to forklift driving roles. Courses are accredited by the Independent training Standards Scheme and register (ITSSAR) and on successful completion will receive the ITSSAR operators certificate and a photographic operators card.
Duration: 3-5 days depending on the number of trainees
Location: DMP Driver Training UK Ltd, Rougham Industrial Estate, Perkins Road, Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: Various
Cost: £120 (20% contribution fee)
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HGV Category C Licence
HGV Category C Licence
For employers finding it difficult to recruit HGV drivers, this is the opportunity to promote and train current employees performing various other roles within the organisation to meet the skills needs
Participants must have completed a medical at the cost of £55 and be in receipt of a Provisional Cat C licence before training can begin. Support is given to complete these initial stages. The training includes all tuition and tests for Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Duration: 4 days
Location: DMP Driver Training UK Ltd, Rougham Industrial Estate, Perkins Road, Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: Various
Cost: £400 (20% contribution fee)
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HGV Category C to Category C+E Licence
For drivers who already hold a category C licence and requires a Category E licence to drive the largest possible vehicle in the HGV industry. Training includes...
Duration:4 days
Location: DMP Driver Training UK Ltd, Rougham Industrial Estate, Perkins Road, Bury St Edmunds
Start Date: Various
Cost: £320 (20% contribution fee)