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ITEC 45 Penarth Road, Cardiff CF10 5DJ

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ITEC Courses In today’s highly competitive and demanding world, well-trained staff, are key to the long term success of any business or service provider. With products and technology advancing rapidly, continuous and effective training is essential. We aim to provide training and instruction of the highest quality, enabling our course attendees to meet the demands of our business customers. CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering, Manufacturing and Retail Qualifications Council Accredited One day programme Multiple choice examination Course Content: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Legislation Food safety hazards Temperature control Refrigeration Chilling and holding Cooking Hot holding and reheating Food handling Principles of safe food storage Cleaning Food premises and equipment

Who Needs this Qualification?

Anyone working in a Retail, Manufacturing or Catering setting where food is being prepared, Cooked or handled. Typical environments may include: Care & nursing homes, schools, prisons, supermarkets, retail depots, manufacturing, pubs, hotels and small business i.e. newsagents, grocery stores.

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ITEC Courses Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to: Take personal responsibility for following food safety procedures Keep themselves clean and hygienic Receive and store food safely Prepare, cook and hold food safely Outcomes Employees and business proprietors who handle food will gain a firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of systems, techniques and procedures involved. They will have the confidence and expertise to deliver quality food safely to customers. Refreshment for this qualification is recommended at least every three years. Cost for delivered Courses: The cost for each course is based on ten persons per course at £60 plus VAT per person. Course prices are calculated on course content and tailored to client specific needs.

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ITEC Courses CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace Qualifications Council Accredited One day programme Multiple choice examination Course Content: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Legislation Health Safety Welfare The workplace and equipment Risk assessment Manual handling Hazardous substances Ergonomics and work station design Transport and vehicles Noise and vibration

Who Needs This Qualification?

This qualification is a newly designed course to ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public. The course can be adapted to meet the specific needs of the client(s) participating in the course.

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ITEC Courses Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to: Provide employees with an understanding of the principles of health and safety Enables employees to contribute to any health and safety management system Develop an understanding of: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Responsibilities placed on employers and employees Hazards risks and the main causes of harm to workers The importance of following procedures and rules How individual action can reduce risks to health and safety

Outcomes On completion candidates will be able to: Understand the principles of accident prevention Understand that risk assessment is an important technique for accident and ill health prevention Understand the risks associated with manual handling Appreciate the nature and risks of hazardous substances Understand how workplace equipment and task design affect health and safety Understand the potential long and short term effects of exposure to noise and vibration Cost for delivered Courses: The cost for each course is based on ten persons per course at £60 plus VAT per person. Course prices are calculated on course content and tailored to client specific needs.

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ITEC Courses CIEH Principles of COSHH CIEH Certificated Half day programme Multiple choice examination of 30 questions Exam time 1 hour Course Content: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Definition and types of substances hazardous to health Health effects of hazardous substances and their causes COSHH assessments and control options Responsibilities imposed by the control of substances hazardous to health regulations

Who Needs This Qualification?

This qualification is appropriate for all employees who handle COSHH materials, including both industrial and office workers. Completing this course will ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public when dealing with hazardous substances hazards to health. The course can be adapted to meet the specific needs of the client(s) participating in the course.

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Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to: Provide employees with an understanding of the principles of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Enables employees to contribute to any COSHH management system Develop an understanding of: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Outcomes On completion candidates will be able to: Identify the hazards associated with those substances Identify the risks and controls available to deal with the substances Identify what to expect from COSHH assessment Cost for delivered Courses: The cost for each course is based on ten persons per course at £60 plus VAT per person. Course prices are calculated on course content and tailored to client specific needs.

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ITEC Courses CIEH Level 1 Principles of Manual Handling CIEH Certificated Half day programme Multiple choice examination of 20 questions Course Content: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

The process of manual handling in the workplace Manual handling injuries and the activities which cause them Manual handling assessment and control options Responsibilities imposed by the manual handling operations regulations

Who Needs This Qualification?

This qualification is appropriate for all employees who handle materials, boxes, mail packages including both industrial and office workers. Completing this course will ensure that all employees are aware of their own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public when dealing with manual handling. The course can be adapted to meet the specific needs of the client(s) participating in the course.

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ITEC Courses Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to: Provide employees with an understanding of the principles of Manual Handling Enables employees to contribute to any manual handling management system Develop an understanding of: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Outcomes On completion candidates will be able to: Identify the hazards associated with Manual Handling Identify the risks involved and controls available Identify what to expect from a Manual Handling assessment Cost for delivered Courses: The cost for each course is based on ten persons per course at £60 plus VAT per person. Course prices are calculated on course content and tailored to client specific needs.

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ITEC Courses CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene in Health and Social Care CIEH Certificated Half day programme Multiple choice examination In the UK over a million people are employed as carers and millions more provide informal care and support for relatives and friends. The Department of Health has drawn up a code of practice acknowledging that everyone involved in care provision needs training to tackle the risk of Health Care Acquired Infection (HCAI). This new CIEH qualification is designed as an introduction to hygiene and ensures that vulnerable people are not exposed to unnecessary risks. It will help everyone, including those in the private and voluntary healthcare sectors, to play their part in maintaining a clean and safe environment. Course Content: ¾ Hygiene Hazards ¾ Personal Hygiene ¾ Cleaning

Who Needs this Qualification?

Employees working in a Care setting. Typical environments may include: Care & nursing homes, schools, prisons, hospitals and patients/clients own homes.

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ITEC Courses Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to have knowledge and understanding of: Good hygiene practice Hygiene hazards and how risks can be controlled The importance of good personal hygiene The importance of high hygiene standards and cleaning Outcomes Candidates on completion of this course will be able to:

Understand the terminology used in good hygiene practice Understand the concepts of hygiene hazards and how the risks can be controlled Understand the importance of good personal hygiene Recognise the need for high standards of hygiene and the importance of cleaning

Cost for delivered Courses: The cost for each course is based on ten persons per course at £60 plus VAT per person. Course prices are calculated on course content and tailored to client specific needs.

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ITEC Courses CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care CIEH Certificated One day or Two Half day programmes Multiple choice examination Based on the first part of the CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace – an introduction to health and safety adapted for health and social care – and the CIEH Level 2 Award in Hygiene, this qualification provides candidates with a good understanding and knowledge of health and safety in the health and social care sector. The qualification covers the following topics: Course Content: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Legislation Health Safety Welfare Hygiene awareness Hygiene hazards Personal hygiene Cleaning

Who Needs This Qualification?

Employees working in a Care setting. Typical environments may include: Care & nursing homes, schools, prisons, hospitals and patients/clients own homes both private and public sectors.

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ITEC Courses Benefits The syllabus has the flexibility to enable training to be tailored to meet specific needs. Overall, it enables employees to have knowledge and understanding of:

Their health and safety responsibilities and those of their employers The main risks and hazards for patients/clients and carers The importance of following safe systems, procedures and rules Hazards and controls in respect of safety and occupational health How their own actions can reduce health and safety risks The qualification has the flexibility to suit different client needs and is a tailor made sector focus on content

Outcomes Candidates on completion of this course will be able to:

Appreciate the nature of health and safety in health and social care context Understand the scope of legislative requirements Understand the importance of preventing work related ill health Understand the principles of accident prevention Understand the risks associated with poor welfare

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Excel

Level:

Introductory

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

The course is designed to introduce users to the basic functions of Microsoft Excel. Basic PC skills and a working knowledge of the Windows environment would be an advantage.

Course Outline: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾

Legislation The Concept of Spreadsheets Moving around the worksheet Cell Entries Entering values in a worksheet Calculations within Excel Formatting spreadsheets Creating a Chart Editing a Chart

Course Cost:

£100 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out material

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Excel Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

This course deals with some of the more powerful features of Excel. Learners who attend this course will be able to set up powerful and attractive spreadsheets for use by others. Delegates are understood to have a basic level of knowledge about Excel.

Course Outline: Working with Cells Working with files and folders Formatting worksheets Page setup and printing Worksheets and workbooks Formulas and functions Charts and objects Course Cost:

£110 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out material

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Excel

Level:

Advanced

Duration:

1 Day

Content/Prerequisites:

For those who want to make the transition from “user” to “Developer,” this course is essential. Delegates are usually expected to have completed the Intermediate Excel course, or have similar occupational experience.

Course Outline: • • • • • • • • • •

Course Cost:

Templates and Styles Importing Data (CSV, Access) “What if?” utilities: goal-seek, scenarios, solver Customising Excel Form controls Macros Writing your own functions in VBA Security and Proofing Data Maps Consolidation

£120 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out material

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Word

Level:

Introduction

Duration:

One day

Content/Prerequisites:

The course is designed to introduce users to the basic functions of Microsoft Word. Basic PC skills and a working knowledge of the windows environment would be an advantage.

Course Outline:

Word Overview Starting Word Getting Help Creating a Document Automatic Spelling and Grammar Correction Auto format Selecting, Inserting and Deleting Text Saving, Naming and Closing Documents Editing Text Font and Paragraph Formatting Printing Documents Page Setup

Course Cost:

£100 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out material

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Word

Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

This course is designed to introduce users to some to the more advanced functions of Microsoft Word. Learners should have completed the introductory Word course before attending this course.

Course Outline:

Mail Merge (various data sources) Styles Multiple documents AutoCorrect AutoText Find, Replace and Go To Advanced Tables Text Boxes, Graphics and WordArt

Course Cost:

£110 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out materials

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Word

Level:

Advanced

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

The course is designed for those with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and who wish to explore its more advanced features.

Course Outline:

Useful Features Advanced Mail Merge Automatic Paragraph Numbering Styles Using Fields Spreadsheet Facilities and Sorting Newspaper Columns Graphics and Drawing in Word Using Graphs Templates Macros Forms Customising Word Outline Long Document Features

Course Cost:

£120 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out materials

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Access

Level:

Introductory

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

This course introduces users to the basic functions of Microsoft Access. Basic PC skills and a working knowledge of the Windows environment would be an advantage.

Course Outline:

Understand the structure of a database Planning a database Starting Access Designing Tables Entering Data into Tables Using forms Using queries Using reports

Course Cost:

£100 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out materials

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Access

Level:

Intermediate

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

This course will enable you to plan and create relational databases. You will learn to set up databases so that information can be accessed and presented in various ways. It is expected that learners will have completed an introductory Access course.

Course Outline:

Planning a Database Creating a Database Building relationships Building forms and sub forms Building queries and Action queries Maintaining referential integrity Locating and replacing information Using the expression builder perform calculations

Course Cost:

£110 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out materials

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ITEC Courses Microsoft Access Level:

Advanced

Duration:

One Day

Content/Prerequisites:

This course will enable you to build upon skills covered in our basic, intermediate courses. Delegates will learn how to analyse data by creating complex queries, make forms and reports, and speed repetitive tasks by creating macros.

Course Outline:

Introduction Review of basic concepts: Design concepts Relationships between tables Designing Queries Using ‘And’ and ‘Or’ statements Totals Queries Creating calculations in queries Parameter Queries Autolookup Queries Designing Forms Adding controls Working with combo boxes Working with calculated controls Control properties Working with subforms

Course Cost:

Report Design Creating a report using the Wizard Designing grouped reports Adding sub-totals to reports Macros Creating simple macros Creating grouped macros Creating conditional macros Assigning macros to command buttons Creating a Switchboard Using macros to pass conditions between forms Using macros to pass conditions to run reports

£120 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and hand-out course materials

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ITEC Courses ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) at Cardiff ITEC Overview The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a qualification that covers the main range of computer skills required in the modern workplace. It provides learners with the opportunity to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to that both develops their IT skills and enhances their career prospects. No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL. The qualification comprises of 7 modules, each of which are tested in order to complete the full ECDL qualification. The 7 modules are:

Basic concepts of IT Using the computer and managing files Word processing Spreadsheets Database Presentation Information and Communication

Learning delivery methods

Learndirect led Learners are signed up for The Complete Desktop Tutor learndirect course. This is a reputable course run by a company called ‘electric paper’ who have also designed the ECDL recommended automated test system that ITEC use. Learners can study at any time by logging in to their personalised learndirect profile, and gain online tutor support throughout. The recommended course duration is 76 hours, although this can increase or decrease depending on the requirements of the learner. Learners are supported by an online tutor who will answer e-mail enquiries.

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Whilst this flexibility is advantageous, certain individuals/companies may wish to schedule specific times when this learning takes place. This ensures that learning takes place on a regular basis.

No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL. Therefore, this course is suited to people with a range of levels of IT experience. Tutor led training Learners receive tuition from a qualified tutor over 7 working days – one day per module. (A suggested method of delivery is one day per week over a 7-week period.) This method is suitable for people already with some familiarity with IT and Microsoft Office. Testing (for all Methods of Delivery) Testing is carried out on an automated test system that requires no tutor marking and provides the learner and tutor with instant results. Testing can be carried out at ITEC for up to 10 learners, or, where appropriate, testing can be taken to the workplace using ITEC laptops for up to 8 learners.

Course Cost:

£200 per person Plus VAT @ 17.5% To include training delivery and course hand-out materials ECDL Disc 7 Units £45 Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses Plastering This course will cover all aspect of plastering. You will be working in your own bay with a window and reveals. A hands on course that will give you the confidence to tackle jobs on your own. You will learn the following techniques.

Cutting and fixing plasterboards Prepare walls and ceiling for plastering Cut and fix angle beads around window and door reveals How to mix plastering materials Applying sand and cement render Apply finish plaster to walls and ceilings Repair holes and cracks, patching and making good

Course Cost:

£350 per person 5 Day course plus VAT to include training delivery and course hand-out materials

This course can also be tailored to fit two consecutive weekends (4 days) upon request.

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ITEC Courses Bricklaying This hands on course is designed to teach you the basic principles of brickwork. Although intensive we have made this course fun and included most bricklaying techniques. You will learn the following techniques.

How to mix mortar Setting out jobs Gauge level and plumb your work Build corners Run bricks/blocks to a line Build wall using stretcher bond Build a retaining walls using Single and double walls, cavity walls Correct bonding methods Inserting D.P.C and lintels Joint finishes

Course Cost:

£350 per person 5 Day course plus VAT to include training delivery and course hand-out materials This course can also be tailored to fit two consecutive weekends (4 days) upon request.

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ITEC Courses Ceramic Tiling This course is designed for those who want to learn the practical aspects of tiling. You will be working around obstacles such as toilets, sinks and pipes. You will learn the following techniques.

Setting out wall and floor tiling Discuss different types of adhesive The use of tile cutters, wet and dry Cut and set corner and edge beads Cur around obstacles, basins, wc’s, and reveals Apply self leveling to uneven floors Tile walls and floors Apply grout and silicone sealers

Course Cost:

£350 per person 5 Day course plus VAT to include training delivery and course hand-out materials

This course can also be tailored to fit two consecutive weekends (4 days) upon request.

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ITEC Courses Dry lining and Jointing This course is designed for those who want to learn the practical aspects of tiling. You will be working around obstacles such as toilets, sinks and pipes. You will learn the following techniques.

How to measure cut boards Fixing boards to different backgrounds Direct bonding system – plasterboards to walls (dot and dab) Apply tapes to joints and angles by hand Apply tapes mechanically Covering tapes with chalk (first and second layers) Sanding and finishing joints

Course Cost:

£350 per person

5 Day course plus VAT to include training delivery and course hand-out materials We will also run a two day course on just hand taping and jointing (2 day course £150). This course will cover the following: Applying tapes to joints and angles by hand Covering tapes with chalk (first and second layers) Sanding and finishing joints This course can also be tailored to fit weekend training packages upon request.

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ITEC Courses Health and Safety Using Power Tools and Equipment The aim of this course is to train people in the safe use of portable power tools, generators, compressors and lawnmowers. In today’s Health & Safety driven market it is important that all operatives are trained in the safe use of all tools. The objective of this course is to

Reduce injury Make the workplace a safer place Improve the quality of workmanship Reduce costs, which include compensation claims and insurance premiums

The course is generic to all makes of power tools generators compressors and lawnmowers, used throughout industry and the public sector. The course will also underpin any NVQ and apprentice training, which involves the Safe Use of portable petrol driven power tools, generators, compressors and lawnmowers.

Course Cost:

£60 per person plus VAT 1 Day course to include training delivery and course hand-out materials

This course can also be tailored to one day weekend course upon request.

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ITEC Courses CONSTRUCTION – SHORT COURSES All Courses Delivered at ITEC Porth Centre or Client Premises. Power Tool Training (Health & Safety) – 1 day Individual attendees

£65.0p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Companies (minimum of 6 attendees) Daily rate charged if less than six attending

£365.0p daily rate Plus VAT @ 17.5%

PAT Testing (Health & Safety) – 1 day Individuals

£65.0p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Companies (minimum of six attendees) Daily rate charged if less than six attend

£365.0p daily rate Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Hand Tools (Health & Safety) – 1 day Individual attendees

£65.0p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Companies (minimum of six attendees) Daily rate charged if less than six attend

£365.0p daily rate Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses CONSTRUCTION – SHORT COURSES All Courses Delivered at ITEC Porth Centre or Client Premises. CAT and Jenny (Health & Safety) – 1 day Individual attendees (Infills)

£65.0p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

Companies (minimum of six attendees) Daily rate charged if less than six attendees

£365.0p daily rate Plus VAT @ 17.5%

This course will be expected to take place on site using the client company’s equipment, Above courses are subject to VAT at 17.5% and can be City & Guilds certificated subject to a £90.0p registration fee per candidate.

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (3172) The qualification structure and standards The Level 2 qualification contains 4 core units. At Level 2 all candidates who are employed in the social care sector must be assessed in the 4 core units plus 2 optional units. Candidates employed in the health care sector may undertake the 4 core units and 2 optional units or 2 core units and 2 optional units plus 2 other units from the core or optional units or 3 core units and 3 optional units. The Level 2 additional units are for continuing professional development (CPD) only and do not form part of the overall qualification structure. Qualification Mandatory units:-

Course Cost:

Total £715.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

The above costs are based on 20 hours of peripatetic assessment by a qualified ITEC assessor. If further assessment is required to achieve the NVQ over the allocated hours stated above, training will be charged at £25.00p per hour with a minimum payment of £50.00p per visit required.

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults 3172) The qualification structure and standards The Level 3 qualification contains 4 core units. At Level 3 all candidates must undertake the 4 core units (one of which is contextualised to the Adults Pathway) plus 4 optional units. The additional units are for continuing professional development (CPD) and do not form part of the overall qualification structure. Qualification Mandatory units:-

Course Cost:

Total £975.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

The above costs are based on 24 hours of peripatetic assessment by a qualified ITEC assessor. If further assessment is required to achieve the NVQ over the allocated hours stated above, training will be charged at £32.50p per hour with a minimum payment of £65.00p per visit required.

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care (Adults 3172) The qualification structure and standards The level 4 qualification contains 4 core units. At level 4 ALL candidates must undertake the 4 core units (one of which is contextualised to the Adult Pathway) plus 4 optional units. The level 4 additional units are for continuing professional development (CPD) only and does not form part of the overall qualification structure. Qualification Mandatory units:-

Course Cost:

Total £1475.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

The above costs are based on 30 hours of peripatetic assessment by a qualified ITEC assessor. If further assessment is required to achieve the NVQ over the allocated hours stated above, training will be charged at £37.50p per hour with a minimum payment of £75.00p per visit required.

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 2 in Child Care Learning & Development (Adults 3171) The qualification structure and standards The level 2 qualification contains six mandatory units and a total of four optional units. In order to achieve the full N/SVQ at level 2 candidates must undertake all six mandatory units plus one optional unit.

Course Cost:

Total £715.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses Level 3 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (3171) The qualification structure and standards The level 3 qualification contains five mandatory units and a total of four optional units. In order to achieve the full N/SVQ at level 3 candidates must undertake all five mandatory units plus four optional units.

Course Cost:

Total £975.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses Level 4 NVQ in Children’s Care, Learning and Development (3171) The qualification structure and standards The level 4 qualification contains four mandatory units and a total of five optional units. In order to achieve the full NVQ at level 4 candidates must undertake all four mandatory units plus five optional units.

Course Cost:

Total £1475.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 2 in Team Leading (100/5152/1) The qualification structure and standards The level 2 qualification contains four mandatory units and a total of two optional units. In order to achieve the full N/SVQ at level 2 candidates must undertake all four mandatory units plus two optional unit.

Mandatory units A1

Manage your own resources (QCA unit number A/103/1581)

Provide leadership for your team (QCA unit number F/103/1582)

Develop productive working relationships with colleagues (QCA unit number J/103/1582)

Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety (QCA unit number H/102/5337)

Course Cost:

Total £715.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses NVQ Level 2 in Retail Skills (100/6223/3) The qualification structure and standards The level 2 qualification contains one mandatory unit and a total of five optional units. In order to achieve the full N/SVQ at level 2 candidates must undertake the one mandatory unit plus the five optional units.

Mandatory unit E19

Work effectively in your retail team

Course Cost:

Total £715.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses Level 3 NVQ in Retail (Management) (100/6224/5) The qualification structure and standards The level 3 qualification contains one mandatory unit and a total of five optional units. In order to achieve the full N/SVQ at level 3 candidates must undertake the one mandatory unit plus all five optional units.

Mandatory unit E.8

Work effectively in your retail Organisation

Course Cost:

Total £975.00p Plus VAT @ 17.5%

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ITEC Courses Level 2 NVQ for IT Users (100/4214/3) The qualification structure and standards To achieve the qualification at this level, candidates must complete the Level 2 mandatory unit plus optional units totaling a unit value equal to or greater than 100 UVs (130). The optional units can be chosen from any level, however, 50% of the optional unit value must be achieved at the level of the qualification i.e. for Level 2, 40 UVs must be achieved.

Mandatory unit 2A

Make selective use of IT

(A/102/5716)

Total 25 Unit Points

Qualification structure The standards that apply to the IT User NVQs at levels 1, 2 and 3 are contained in Areas of Competence (AoC). Each AoC covers a particular activity/skill, for example, the skill of Word processing software or the activity of using IT to exchange information. The units within the qualification have been assigned unit values and to achieve a full OCR IT User NVQ, candidates must achieve a minimum total of UVs. These are: • 40 UVs for a level 1 qualification • 100 UVs for a level 2 qualification • 180 UVs for a level 3 qualification In composing a qualification for individual candidates, the following requirements and restrictions must be considered:

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1. The mandatory unit undertaken determines the overall level of the qualification. 2. Each Area of Competence can contribute to a qualification at one level only. 3. At least 50% of the unit value of the optional units must be achieved at the level of the qualification. This equates to: • 15 UVs for level 1; 40 UVs for level 2; and 75 UVs for level 3. 4. The remaining unit values can be achieved by units at below, or above, the qualification level.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management aims to give practicing or potential first line managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing basic management skills and assisting participants in gaining the basic knowledge required at this level. Mandatory unit M3.01 Solving Problems and Making Decisions (2 Notional Credits) Optional Units Any optional units to the value of Three Notional Credits Qualification structure To give the foundation for formal development in first line management by developing basic management skills and assisting participants in gaining the basic knowledge required at award level. The qualification structure follows above one mandatory unit to the value of two notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional units amounting to the value of three notional credits ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management aims to give practicing or potential first line managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing basic management skills and assisting participants in gaining the basic knowledge required by a manager. This qualification builds on the ILM Level 3 Award in First Line Management, and broadens the skills and knowledge in a flexible and practical way. Candidates are not required to undertake the Award as a pre-requisite and may join Certificate programmes directly. Mandatory unit M3.01 M3.02 M3.03 M3.04

Solving problems and making decisions (2 Notional Credits) Understanding change in the workplace (2 Notional Credits) Planning change in the workplace(2 Notional Credits) Achieving objectives through time management (1 Notional Credit)

Optional Units Any optional units to the value of Thirteen Notional Credits Qualification structure To give practicing or potential first line managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification structure follows above four mandatory units to the value of seven notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional units amounting to the value of thirteen notional credits ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management aims to give practicing or potential first line managers the widest choice for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing a very wide range of basic management skills and assisting participants in gaining the comprehensive knowledge required by a first line manager. This qualification builds on the ILM Level 3 Award and Certificate in First Line Management, though is more suited to the practicing manager, due to the more challenging demands of the programme. Candidates are not required to undertake either the Award or the Certificate as pre-requisites and may join Diploma programmes directly. Mandatory unit M3.01 Solving problems and making decisions (2 Notional Credits) M3.02 Understanding change in the workplace (2 Notional Credits) M3.03 Planning change in the workplace (2 Notional Credits) M3.04 Achieving objectives through time management (1 Notional Credit) M3.05 Writing for business (1 Notional Credit) M3.06 Managing creativity and innovation in the workplace (1 Notional Credit) M3.07 Obtaining information for effective management (2 Notional Credits) M3.08 Managing customer service (1 Notional Credit) M3.09 Giving briefings and making presentations in the workplace (2 Notional Credits) Optional Units Any optional units to the value of Twenty Four Notional Credits Qualification structure To give practicing or potential first line managers the widest choice for their formal development in this role.

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ITEC Courses The qualification structure follows above nine mandatory units to the value of thirteen notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional units amounting to the value of twenty four notional credits ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 5 Award in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 5 Award in Management aims to give practising or potential managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing basic middle management skills and assisting participants in gaining the basic knowledge required at this level. Mandatory unit M4.01 Understanding the management role (4 Notional Credits) Optional Units Any optional units at level 5 to the value of Six Notional Credits Qualification structure To give practicing or potential managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification structure follows above one mandatory unit to the value of four notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional level 5 units amounting to the value of six notional credits ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 5 Certificate in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 5 Certificate in Management aims to give practising or potential managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing basic middle management skills and assisting participants in gaining the basic knowledge required at this level. This qualification builds on the ILM Level 5 Award in Management, and broadens the skills and knowledge in a flexible and practical way. Candidates are not required to undertake the Award as a pre-requisite and may join Certificate programmes directly. Mandatory unit M4.01 M5.01 M5.02 M5.03

Understanding the management role (4 Notional Credits) Developing the reflective manager (4 Notional Credits) Managing improvement (3 Notional Credits) Making a financial case (3 Notional Credits)

Optional Units Any optional units to the value of Sixteen Notional Credits of which at least eight Credits must be at level five. Qualification structure To give practicing or potential managers the foundation for their formal development in this role. The qualification structure follows above four mandatory units to the value of fourteen notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional units amounting to the value of sixteen notional credits

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ITEC Courses ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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ITEC Courses ILM Level 5 Diploma in First Line Management Â&#x2122; The qualification structure and standards The ILM Level 5 Diploma in Management aims to give practising managers the widest choice for their formal development in this role. The qualification does this by developing a very wide range of basic middle management skills and assisting participants in gaining the comprehensive knowledge required at this level. This qualification builds on the ILM Level 5 Award and Certificate in Management, and is more suited to the practising manager, due to the more challenging demands of the programme. Candidates are not required to undertake either the Award or the Certificate as pre-requisites and may join Diploma programmes directly. Mandatory unit M4.01 M5.01 M5.02 M5.03 M5.04 M5.05

Understanding the management role (4 Notional Credits) Developing the reflective manager (4 Notional Credits) Managing improvement (3 Notional Credits) Making a financial case (3 Notional Credits) Developing the manager as a critical thinker (4 Notional Credits) Leading innovation and change (5 Notional Credits)

Optional Units Any optional units to the value of Twenty Two Notional Credits of which eight Credits must be at level five. Qualification structure To give practicing managers the widest choice for their formal development in this role. The qualification structure follows above six mandatory units to the value of twenty three notional credits, and any units chosen from the list of optional units amounting to the value of twenty two notional credits

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ITEC Courses ILM Membership All registered candidates automatically become studying members of the ILM for one year and can enjoy a range of member benefits accessible through the ILM website.

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Have you got your CSCS ITEC Courses Card? Why CSCS? “Because you need it!” A CSCS card offers a simple way of checking that staff are competent and aware of health and safety issues. This safeguards the wellbeing of staff and their colleagues on site and improves efficiency and productivity. Employers are increasingly turning to CSCS as a benchmark of quality. The new Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations of 2007 are likely to underline the importance of initiatives such as CSCS. CSCS and ITEC As part of our commitment to our clients and work placements on: health & safety, quality and reliability. We are fully committed to CSCS as the scheme is in harmony with our aims, giving us a simple but effective tool to highlight health and safety awareness. In-house testing In order to meet the increasing market demand for CSCS trained people, we have opened our own in-house industry approved and registered CSCS test centre at our Cardiff office. We have sixteen testing stations supervised by fully trained invigilators. We are able to certify your employees quickly and efficiently, offering a cost-effective testing service to businesses or individuals within the industry. ITEC CSCS Test Centre and you! Using our CSCS Test Centre is simple, fast, and efficient: Once you feel you are ready contact us with your details and we will arrange a test as quickly as possible. When you pass you will receive your pass certificate and you can then apply for your card. It’s as simple as that!!!

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