Training For Success

Attention all school leavers…We provide ‘Skills For Your Life & Skills For Work’

Training For Success is a programme for 16-18 year olds, (although it can be extended to 21, further information is available on request), designed to provide you with the skills, confidence and knowledge that will enable you to find work.

The benefits of Training For Success

Weekly allowance of £45 (non means tested EMA)

Substantial bonuses available up to £570

Achieve NVQs, VRQs and short accredited courses in

  • Administration
  • IT
  • Hairdressing
  • Customer Service
  • Call Handling
  • Pharmacy Services
  • Retail
  • Warehousing & Storage
Additional Skills

  • Essential Skills
  • Employability Skills
  • Personal Development
  • Citizenship
  • Basic Food Hygiene

List of the qualifications

RETAIL

  • C&G E3 Award in Introduction to Retail Skills (QCF)
  • C&G L1 Certificate in Retail Skills (QCF)
  • C&G L2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)
  • C&G L3 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (QCF)

HAIRDRESSING

  • C&G E3 Award in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • C&G E3 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • C&G L1 Award in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • C&G L1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • C&G L1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector
  • C&G L1 Certificate & Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector (QCF)
  • C&G L2 Certificate in Hair Techniques (3002-40)
  • C&G L2 Certificate in Womens Hairdressing (3002-24)
  • C&G L2 Diploma in Womens Hairdressing (3002-21)
  • C&G L2 Certificate in Barbering (3002-25)

ADMINISTRATION

  • OCR Level 1 Certificate in Administration (Business Professional)
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in Administration (Business Professional)

IT

  • C&G Entry Level Certificate for IT User (Start IT – ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF)
  • OCR Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ) (QCF)
  • OCR Level 1 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) (QCF)
  • OCR Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ) (QCF)
  • OCR Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ) (QCF)
  • OCR Level 3 Award in IT User Skills (ITQ) (QCF)

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • C&G Level 1 Award for Introduction to Customer Service
  • C&G Level 1 Certificate for Introduction to Customer Service
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service
  • C&G Level 3 Certificate in Customer Service

WAREHOUSING & STORAGE

  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage

PHARMACY SERVICES

  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Pharmacuetical Science
  • C&G Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Skills
  • C&G Level 3 Certificate in Pharmacuetical Science
  • C&G Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • C&G Entry Certificate in Essential Skills – Adult Literacy
  • C&G Entry Certificate in Essential Skills – Adult Numeracy
  • C&G Level 1 Certificate in Essential Skills – Communication
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills – Communication
  • C&G Level 1 Certificate in Essential Skills – Application of Number
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills – Application of Number
  • C&G Level 1 Certificate in Essential Skills – Information & Communication Technology
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills – Information & Communication Technology

EMPLOYABILITY

  • C&G Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Employability Skills

PERSONAL & SOCIAL SKILLS

  • C&G Level 1 Certificate in Personal & Social Skills
  • C&G Level 2 Certificate in Personal & Social Skills

HOSPITALITY AND CATERING

  • C&G Skills for Working in the Hospitality and Catering Industry

PSITTACUS CERTIFIED TRAINING (Certified – On QCF)

  • TQUK Food Safety
  • TQUK Fire Safety
  • TQUK Health & Safety in Workplace

PSITTACUS NON-CERTIFIED TRAINING (All Online)

  • Fire Safety
  • Food Safety
  • Health & Safety
  • Manual Handling
  • COSHH
  • First Aid
  • Health & Safety in Care
  • Manual Handling in Care
  • Starting Work
  • Introduction to the Food and Beverage Industry
  • Interview Skills

When I first came to DYCW I was unsure of what I wanted to study. I have experienced placement work in Matalan and am currently working in GINO’s, this gives me more hands on experience and has helped me with my retail qualification.

To Find out More Contact:

Joanne McGinty joannemcginty@dycw.co.uk

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