North West Business Training & Solutions Guide by Burnley College

NORTH WEST BUSINESS TRAINING & SOLUTIONS GUIDE.

LEADING THE WAY IN TRAINING

We’ve moulded a training offer which is perfectly tailored to the needs of business throughout the North West of England – an industrial powerhouse and the most innovative region in the UK.

Our professional business advisors will create a personalised roadmap to success for you, allowing you to create a highly-skilled, qualified and motivated workforce to take your business to the next level.

We harness the unrivalled expertise of trainers from industry to provide your business with the most effective and groundbreaking training.

Training is delivered in our bespoke NWBT facilities within the heart of Burnley College’s bright and welcoming town centre base, with free parking, specialist training suites and industry-leading workshops.

NWBT is perfectly positioned to guide you and your business forward. It’s a journey into a rewarding, empowering and positive future and we’re proud to be your partners on the way.

Ash Alderson NWBT Manager

YOUR ROADMAP TO SUCCESS

Whether you’re looking to grow a small business or an established business aiming for increased efficiency, our training will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive.

NWBT offers:

Training tailored to your specific business needs

One-day corporate training packages to degree level programmes

Nationally-recognised qualifications

Industry Specialist Trainers

Progression plans to support the continuous professional development of your workforce

Guidance on funding, payment plans and discounts

Ample, free on-site car parking and easy access to public transport

A dedicated service team, here to take care of your needs

Fully-equipped training suites and workshops with the latest, industry-standard tools, equipment, IT and materials

For full day training courses lunch and refreshments are included

BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS

The key elements needed to ensure your workforce remains safe, productive and invested in your success, whatever your industry or sector.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE

Acquire vital business skills and grow fiscal understanding

Protect your company from cyber security threats, as you upskill your employees with the skills to defend your data and systems from external threats.

This is a course for learners that want Higher National level learning in digital and cyber but do not want to complete a full HNC or HND. This course is part of our Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) course offering.

This is a course for learners that want Higher National level learning in data, visualisation and analytics but do not want to complete a full HNC or HND. This course is part of our Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (IoT) course offering.

Learn vital accounting skills, navigating through practical modules and software training to gain confidence and competence you need.

Master more complex financial processes, further software training & expand on your Level 2 skills; this qualification could open doors to professional accountancy roles.

Master your skills in drafting and interpreting financial statements to aid decision making, and to provide you with the core skills to progress in your accounting journey

Equip yourself with the essential knowledge and skills required to set up a small business, such as basic accounting, digital marketing, legal and regulatory compliance and more.

Improve your spreadsheet skills and learn the basics such as managing and sorting data, using formulas and functions to manage and calculate data, creating charts and conditional formatting.

Following on from Introduction to Spreadsheets, build on more advanced spreadsheet skills such as logical functions, pivot tables, data management and automation.

Further develop spreadsheet skills such as data modelling, advanced statistical functions and advanced pivot tables. You must have completed the Intermediate Course to apply for this Advanced Course.

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LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT

Enhance leadership skills for effective team management and strategic decision-making

and Management - Level 3 Award

Build expertise in your existing leadership, management or team leading role to discover the concepts, models and frameworks that will support your skills & success.

Enhance your skills in project management as you cover a variety of subjects to develop your knowledge and understanding, these include project life cycles, planning for success, principles of leadership, teamwork and more.

Improve or gain fundamental knowledge in the area of project management, developing industry leading tools, techniques and processes that can be applied across a range of business sectors and functions.

CIPD People Management (HR) - Level 5 Associate Diploma

Develop the skills and knowledge to be a Human Resources professional, providing effective HR support and advice, and advancing in a people management role.

Join our intensive and immersive Leadership and Management Bootcamp designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to excel as a leader and manager.

BESPOKE TRAINING DAYS

Our advisors work with you to create a training day which is unique to your business – offering the solutions your team members need to develop and outshine the competition. Our selection of focus areas include:

Customer Service - Empower your team to increase repeated business, client interaction & satisfaction levels. Develop the skills of professional communication to build long-term success for your organisation.

Leadership - Build your vision and forge an ethos and direction for your team in this innovative and powerful leadership, organisation and cultural development session, as you learn to build and nurture your teams to lead them to greatness.

Mentoring - Unlock your team’s full potential and supercharge their performance levels in the workplace in this workshop that will equip your team with best practice coaching and mentoring skills through discussions, interactive exercises and case studies.

Half day - £350 | Full day - £700 | 3 days - £2100

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Whether reoccurring and one-off training,

we will ensure your teams are fully trained in all

aspects

Boost your skills and knowledge as a manager or supervisor, as you learn how to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of employees in the workplace.

Justify the need for health and safety improvements and advise under the main pieces of UK health and safety legislation. Learn to effectively work within a health and safety management system to positively influence health and safety culture and behaviour within your workplace.

Ensure your workplace has well-trained first aiders who can react in a range of emergency situations. Develop skills and knowledge in incident assessment, managing an unresponsive casualty, CPR, choking, shock, wounds, bleeding and minor injuries.

Develop the skills and knowledge to react effectively to first-aid situations, this training programme is for those who are already responsible for providing first-aid in a range of emergency situations. This is a blended course with online work to be completed before the 2 day attendance at college.

Learn how to identify, understand and help someone who may experience a mental health problem. You’ll gain the skills to be an empathetic listener and to reassure and respond to those in need compassionately.

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC

Boost skills in your workforce which are unique to your field. Our Trainers are industry experts, here to navigate your teams through the specialist knowledge they need to excel.

Essential industry know-how for your workforce

BUILDING SERVICES GAS

Aimed at qualified gas engineers looking to renew their gas appliance certificate (domestic gas cookers), carrying out a re-assessment in line with industry legislative requirements.

Aimed at qualified gas engineers looking to renew their gas appliance certificate (domestic gas fires & wall heaters), carrying out a re-assessment in line with industry legislative requirements.

This course qualifies you for ACS assessments to become Gas Safe registered and enter a career in the gas industry. Obtain a work placement to put your knowledge into practice and prepare for your future career.

Cover the legal and industry legislation regarding working with gas to ensure your qualifications are renewed and that you’re up to date with industry standards to guarantee you’re working effectively and safely with gas.

This course is aimed at new candidates that have undergone a managed gas programme previously (i.e. Gas Foundation), or gas engineers needing to renew their certification.

Gas Core Plus 3 Re-Assessment

Renew your assessment as a Gas Safe operative, as you learn of any updates to relevant and necessary legislation. Maintenance, Repair & Fault Finding of Gas & Electric Domestic Combination Boilers

Improve your knowledge and skills of best practice when fault finding and repairing a gas boiler as you are coached through various tasks demonstrated on Worcester Bosch gas boilers so you can be confident when it comes to repairing common faults.

PLUMBING

Water RegulationsLevel 3

Develop your understanding of water regulations and water bylaws to further your career as a plumber or contractor, as you learn the legal requirements necessary for the industry. Domestic Vented & Unvented Hot Water Storage SystemsLevel 3

Enhance your skills as a plumber or heating engineer as you learn to install vented and unvented domestic hot water storage systems to comply with the appropriate building regulations and standards.

OSAT Plumbing & HeatingLevel 2 NVQ

Do you have at least three or more years experience in your trade? Upskill and progress your career with your NVQ Level 2, through the OSAT route. You will be assessed by an NVQ assessor and supported to build up your NVQ qualification.

Level 3

Receive clear and unambiguous guidance on the electrical works associated with plumbing, allowing you to work effectively with electrical equipment for plumbers, and grow your business.

ELECTRICAL

18th Edition Wiring Regulations - Level 3

Gain in-depth knowledge of updates to electrical installation following amendment 2 of the 18th edition of the IET wiring regulations, launched in March 2022, including assessment of general characteristics, erection of equipment and inspection and testing.

In-service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (2377-77) - Level 3

This PAT Testing course provides you with a recognised qualification in portable appliance testing procedures. You will develop and practise the skills required to inspect and test items of electrical equipment in line with the latest edition of the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

Electrotechnical Experienced Worker Qualification (2346)Level 3

Gain full, formal recognition of your skills and experience as an electrician, as both a self-employed or employed electrician, with at least several years experience in the industry. At least 5 years and a level 2 electrical qualification are required to access this course.

& Testing

Level 2

Gain the skills and knowledge to undertake single phase wiring and testing work in line with industry health and safety regulations. This programme is ideal for mechanical maintenance, fitters, technicians, engineers and/or supervisors.

RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES

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City & Guilds Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment

Installation - Level 3

Expand your business by installing the latest development in electrical technology as you take advantage of the opportunities presented by the growing low carbon transport market and the low-cost alternatives to fossil fuelled vehicles.

Battery Storage Training Course (EESS) - Level 3

Upskill your existing skills to install EESS as a practicing electrician, electrical technician and engineer with existing experience of electrical installations.

BPEC Solar Photovoltaic Systems Training (Solar PV)Level 3

Learn the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet the legal requirements of the process.

Air Source & Ground Source Heat Pump TechnologyLevel 3

Develop the skills and knowledge required to correctly install, maintain and service heat pumps.

Solar PV & EESS (Battery Storage) Awareness Training

This course is designed to give you an overview of how Energy Storage and Photovoltaic systems operate and the benefits to your business.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

Build your employees’ knowledge enabling them to safely master trade skills

Plastering - Level 2

Match your years of experience in the construction sector to an industry linked qualification, as you create a portfolio of evidence and show your future plans for your career with the support of an industry expert trainer assessor. OSAT Brickwork - Level 3

Demonstrate your skills, knowledge and behaviours of brickwork to one of our trainer assessors, as they support you to create a portfolio that will allow you to achieve an industry linked qualification in the construction sector.

Achieve your CSCS card to work on a construction site. As a CITB approved Internet Testing Centre for the CSCS range of tests, we offer the CITB Safety Plus Health and Safety Awareness one-day certification.

IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Workers (SHE) - Level 3

Gain the tools and core knowledge required to help individuals handle health and safety issues and remain safe on site as you learn to identify workplace risks and hazards and how to control and prevent them.

Wood OccupationsLevel 3 NVQ

Assess occupational competency in the workplace as you demonstrate your advanced skills, knowledge and experience in construction site carpentry.

Forklift Truck Training Academy

Our Forklift Training Courses provide training on a range of trucks to include Counterbalance, Reach, Pivot Steer/Bendi and Pedestrian Pallet Truck (PPT) trucks. Training can be delivered at our training academy or within company.

EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT

Accredited courses to step up the skills in your team

Gain an in-depth understanding of key paediatric first aid skills to use in a range of early years settings in the private, public and voluntary sectors. This course meets the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

*Eligibility criteria apply. Please contact us to find out more

ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING

In-depth training from design to robotics and automation

Gain the necessary background knowledge to efficiently dress, change and store abrasive wheels to ensure yourself and your employees are safe from any potential harm.

Develop your understanding of the correct use of welding equipment; recognise the hazards associated with the process and the control measures required, as you apply your practical skills on a variety of applications, including company-specific applications.

Guarantee productivity and efficiency in the workplace through the development of your computer numerical control skills. Learn to confidently operate a CNC Milling machine and construct a CNC programme using GE Fanuc or Mazak Control Systems.

Enhance your welding skills as you cover a range of advanced topics including positional welding and the intricacies of altering parameters for an array of materials and requirements.

The Safe Use of Cut Off Wheels Including Abrasive Wheels

Develop the skills to use a cut off saw safely, with the use of relevant personal protective equipment. You will gain an in-depth understanding of selecting, fitting and cutting wheels, and how to operate and refuel the machine through safe transportation.

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Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)Beginners Course

Gain an understanding of 3D printing, including how to use technology, select basic materials, download and pre-set designs ready to print. Use your new knowledge and confidence to purchase, set up and start to print basic pre-existing parts for the engineering industry.

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) - Intermediate Course

Boost your confidence to purchase, set up and print more advanced engineering components, select the correct materials and set up the printer to gain the best out of this material, while gaining the knowledge and understanding to find faults and carry out repairs.

Skills Bootcamp in Robotics Operations

Our Robotics Operations Bootcamp bridges the skills gap and ensures you are ahead of industry standards in Robotics Systems and basic procedures.

Cover a range of topics that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use programmable logic controllers successfully.

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (EVENING)

Cover a range of topics that will provide you with the skills and knowledge to use programmable logic controllers successfully.

5-Axis CNC Machining on Mazak CV5 - 500 Machining Centre

Gain an in-depth introduction to 5 axis machining principles as you learn to understand Mazak Machine Centre Controls and Software and empower yourself with the skills to excel in today’s competitive manufacturing environment.

Fabrication

Learn the art of metal cabinet fabrication as you build on your existing skills to design, fabricate and finish custom-made metal cabinets and take your welding skills to the next level.

FITNESS AND COACHING

Accredited courses to step up the skills in your team

Gain an introduction to the processes and principles of supporting child development through Multi-Skills. As you coach children to master the fundamentals of movement in a fun, imaginative and progressive way.

Develop the skills and behaviours necessary to kick-start your career in the expanding fitness and performance industry.

Training (Practitioner) - Level 3

Turn your passion for fitness into an exciting career in the fitness and performance industry as you gain the skills and knowledge to become a CIMSPA accredited Personal Trainer.

*Eligibility criteria apply. Please contact us to find out more

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

From ensuring you’re meeting legislative requirements to industry-specific skills, we will work in partnership with you.

We have access to Trainers who are recognised nationally for their innovation, their industry expertise and their track record for getting the very best results.

That’s why we’re perfectly placed to offer you bespoke training solutions which are tailored to your individual business needs

PARTNERS AND ACCREDITATIONS

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Burnley College is a beacon for its dedication to providing exceptional education, placing it as the top college in the country* for student achievement. Its forward-thinking move to become an Institute of Technology for Lancashire and Cumbria positions it at the helm of advanced technological training.

www.burnley.ac.uk

BURNLEY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COURSES

Degrees and Degree Apprenticeships are accredited by our innovative university partners.

BCUC combines industry expertise and wrap-around support, allowing ambitious individuals to grow into future leaders and professionals in their chosen areas; capable of adapting to change, embracing challenges and taking control of their own futures.

www.burnley.ac.uk/university

*In the Government’s latest achievement tables for learners aged 16-18

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HARNESS THE POWER OF AN APPRENTICE THE THEMIS WAY

Employing an Apprentice can transform your business. They bring the latest skills, knowledge and ambition, as well as energy, to your workforce. They’re dynamic, they’re dedicated and they’re highly motivated.

Recruit new talent…employees. Balance time in the workplace with the very best training to help your staff earn nationally recognised qualifications.

At NWBT, we’re proud to work closely with our colleagues in Themis at Burnley College – the award-winning Apprenticeship provider.

The Themis Team will advise you on Government funding and incentives available via Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships.

Contact our Themis Advisors: 01282 733005 | themis@burnley.ac.uk

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