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 and is also available for unemployed individuals.
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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- Carbon Literacy
- IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (Level 4)
- IEMA Level 2 Environmental Sustainability skills for the Workforce
- Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
- Level 2 Certificate - Understanding Environmental Sustainability
- Sustainability in Business Admin and Digital Careers (CPD)
- Sustainability in the Beauty & Personal Care Sector (CPD)
- Sustainability in the Construction Sector (CPD)
Professional Training
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- Emergency First Aid at Work
- First Aid at Work
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills
- Level 2 Food Safety in Catering
- Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Level 3 Food Safety
- Level 4 Executive Assistant Diploma
- Paediatric First Aid at Work
Vocational Qualifications and Training
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- Introduction to Thermal Imaging
- Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills
- Level 2 Certificate in Welding Skills
- Thermal Imaging for Building Professionals
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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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)