skills accreditation
This programme offers training & development for users of day services or similar organisations. It is a unique course of training, developed exclusively by Borders College which has been specifically designed to be carried out in a community-based centre or supported workplace.
The programme offers over 200 units of study which enables candidates to build a portfolio that can be beneficial for job seeking and future employment opportunities. All units are accredited and certified by NCFE.
Through development of a partnership with each client, BC Consultants assists staff to provide a programme of learning and assessment for their users. The Team are able to offer support for training and assessment at the most appropriate location for the candidate, whether this be within a workplace, day centre, community venue or even at home.
Unit subject areas include Life skills, Work skills, Leisure and Personal Development. Most units can be undertaken at Entry Level or at Level One depending upon the ability of the candidate. Candidates can also progress from Entry Level to Level One, and can work towards SVQ's.
BC Consultants provides staff training and support as required, especially in areas relating to assessment, such as the approved new assessor and verifier awards. (A and V Awards)
Skills Accreditation is a Borders College Programme managed by its wholly owned subsidiary company, BC Business Consultants Ltd.
Skills Accreditation Programme
All courses are arranged to suit individual organisations. Please use the contact form for more information
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| Accessing Community Facilities Art and Craft Bakery Skills Bicycle Maintenance Budget Shopping Business Enterprise Caring For A Small Animal Catering Skills Cleaning Skills Clothes and Fashion Communication Computer Skills Cookery Current Affairs Developing A Hobby / Interest Drama / Expressive Movement Farm Assistant Food Handling Food Hygiene Practices Gardening Health Issues Horticulture Household Tasks |
Introduction to a Foreign Language Knowledge of Tools Magazine or Newsletter Production Music Outdoor Pursuits Personal Development Photocopying Photography Picture Framing Pottery Puppetry Receptionist Skills Restoration of Tools Retail Sports Stained Glass Telephone Skills Using Leisure Time Video Production Woodwork Work Experience Work Skills |
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