Essential Skills
Our Digital Skills courses are great for those looking to navigate the online world, improve work and technical skills, and get the guidance you need to feel more comfortable on your device.
Our English courses will help to blow away the cobwebs, improve your confidence and gain a qualification. They are also free to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
English all levels
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
GCSE English
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We have various start dates and times available. Once you’ve completed your Initial Assessment and spoken to one of our delivery team, we will agree a start date and time for the course best suited to your individual needs.
To book an assessment, please visit our website and search for the course title, email lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk, or call 0345 603 7635
Whatever your reason to improve your Maths skills, we can help! Our Maths courses are free to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
These courses are designed to enhance your ability to communicate with individuals with a hearing impairment or have communication challenges. We provide a progression path to help you build confidence and deepen your understanding of these essential communication skills.
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Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
We have various start dates and times available. Once you’ve completed your Initial Assessment and spoken to one of our delivery team, we will agree a start date and time for the course best suited to your individual needs. To book an assessment, please visit our website and search for the course title, email lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk, or call 0345 603 7635
Science is an interesting and exciting subject that can teach you more about the world we live in. It can also support you to enter new and exciting career pathways.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
These courses could help you or someone you know who doesn’t have English as a first language to gain employment, progress onto other training courses or just be more confident in communicating with other people.
ESOL Digital Skills for Living in the UK
ESOL Digital Skills for Work
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ESOL Reading and Writing Beginners
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Qualifications & Skills for Employment
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Professional Diploma L4
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Business & Management
We offer a range of courses for new and aspiring managers and business owners to develop leadership and management skills that can improve productivity and professional practice.
Certificate In Principles Of Customer Service Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate in Principles of Leadership & Management Level 3
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Certificate In Principles Of Team Leading Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Coaching & Mentoring Level 3 Certificate
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Information, Advice & Guidance L2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Leadership & Management Level 3 Diploma
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Lean Organisation Management Techniques - Level 2 Certificate
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Principles of Business Administration Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Career & Employability Skills
Are you looking to improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity? We are here to give you the tools you need to help you succeed.
Assertiveness Skills For Work
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Coaching For Work And Life
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Confidence Building
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Elevate Your Skills
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Emotional Intelligence At Work
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Interview Skills
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Managing your Resilience
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Proactive Job Searching Skills
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Procrastination And Time Management
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Self-Acceptance And Self-Validation
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Self-Leadership Introduction
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Stepping Up Your Motivation
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Upgrade Yourself
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What Other Job Can I Do?
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Working With Your Intuition
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New Vision In Life Or Career
These courses will develop your understanding of person-centred counselling concepts and theories. Studying these courses can support you in both your personal and professional life and enable progression towards a career in this sector.
Creative Qualifications
We offer accredited creative courses for people looking to turn their passion into a career. You will learn a range of skills and gain a recognised qualification to progress in your career or to set up your own business.
Floristry NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft
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Illustration NCFE Level 1 Award Creative Craft
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Early Years & Education
Are you looking to work with children, or already in the sector and wanting to progress? We offer an exciting range of courses that will enable you to gain that first rung on the career ladder or move up to the next level.
Diploma in Playwork Level 2
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Early Years Educator Level 3
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Early Years Introducing Caring for Children and Young People L2 CACHE
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Early Years Practitioner Level 2
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Neuroscience in Early Years Level 2
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Residential Care Level 3
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Specialist Support Teaching & Learning Level 3
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Support Work in Schools Award at L2
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Supporting Teaching & Learning Level 2
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Supporting Teaching & Learning Level 3
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& Barbering
Our professional hairdressing and barbering courses take place in working salons within our centres.
Barbering
Health, Medical & Care
Our courses will enable you to take that first step into an exciting career or could support you to develop transferable and existing skills. If you are currently working in the health sector or considering a new career, we have something for you. We also offer a wide range of apprenticeship and work based learning opportunities, see page 18 for more information.
Adult Care Level 2 Diploma
Work based learning - see website or contact us
Adult Care Level 3 Diploma
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Adult Care Level 4 Diploma
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Certificate In Cleaning Principles Level 2
Flexible learning times to suit you - see website or contact us
Certificate In Common Health Conditions Level 2
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Certificate In Preparing To Work In Adult Care Level 2
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Certificate In Principles Of Dementia Care Level 2
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Certificate In Principles Of Dementia Care Level 3
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Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Level 2
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Certificate In The Principles Of End Of Life Care Level 3
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Certificate In Understanding Autism Level 2
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Certificate In Understanding Autism Level 3
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Certificate In Understanding Care & Management of Diabetes Level 3
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Certificate In Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding In Adult H&SC L2
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Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse Level 2
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Certificate In Understanding How Technology Supports Person Centred Care Level 2
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Certificate In Understanding Safe Handling Of Medication In Adult Care Level 2
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Diabetes Care & Management L2
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Leadership & Management in Adult Care Level 5
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
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Principles Of Care Planning L2
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Studying for these qualifications will increase your understanding of a range of mental health problems, which could be used to support your role in the workplace or where you work or interact with individuals that you could support.
Certificate in Mental Health Awareness Level 3
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Certificate in Nutrition & Health Level 2
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Mental Health Awareness L2
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Bootcamp
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible 12 week courses that provide you with the opportunity to build valuable sector specific skills.
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Skills Bootcamp Early Years Educator Level 3 SBCE03Y24 Tuesday 24/09/2024 09:30 05:00 12
Apprenticeships
Programmes are suitable if you’re leaving school or college, looking for a change of career or already in work but requiring new skills to support a promotion or change of job role.
Why start an Apprenticeship? Accessible apprenticeships
There are many reasons why someone might want to start an apprenticeship such as:
• Recently started in a new job role
• Looking to improve skills in current job role
• Earn a wage whilst also learning
• Gain a qualification while working
• Gain the skills to go onto a higher level job role
Facilities & Warehousing
Facilities Services Operative, Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, Facilities Management Supervisor, Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Business School
Accounting, Business Administration, Coaching & Mentoring, Customer Service, Operations Management, Project Management, Schools Business Professional, Team Leading
Early Years & Education
Children, Young People & Families Manager, Early Years Educator, Early Years Practitioner, Teaching Assistant
For those with a current or historic Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), Learning Disability Assessment (LDA) or Statement of Educational Need (SEN) adjustments can be made for both maths and English entry requirements, and working hours/ duration of the apprenticeship programme.
If you are a jobseeker over the age of 16 and interested in an accessible Apprenticeship opportunity with ACL, please feel free to contact the Targeted Employment Team Targetedemployment@essex.gov.uk
To learn more visit aclessex.com/accessible-apprenticeships
Health, Medical & Care
Adult Care, Healthcare Cleaning Operative, Healthcare Science Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker
I.T. & Digital
Cyber Security Technician, Multi Channel Marketer, I.T. Solutions Technician
If you are interested in the programme, feel free to get in touch with us at acl.businessdevelopment@essex.gov.uk
Alternatively, you can visit aclessex.com/ apprentices for more details and to apply.
Early yearsPoppins Bursary
The Poppins Bursary offers development opportunities and training for those currently working or looking to enter the early years sector. It supports training initiatives for early years settings, with the goal of enhancing the range and quality of services offered in our communities.
Multiply is a fully funded programme to help support you to become more confident with numeracy.
Parent Ambassadors Volunteers are a valued part of ACL Essex supporting parental engagement for schools and communities, whilst developing your skills to support others.
The Nightingale Care Bursary enables everyone to access Health & Social Care courses and qualifications for FREE. So, whether you’re looking to start a new and fulfilling career in care or want to upskill – we can support you!
Skills Bootcamps
Digital Marketing, Project Management (Construction), and Early Years
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible 12-week courses that provide you with the opportunity to build valuable sector specific skills. What’s more, you’ll be offered a job interview with an employer once you complete the course and gain your qualification.
Ambassador Volunteers are a
part of ACL Essex supporting parental engagement for schools and communities, whilst developing skills to support others.
