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• Duration: 6 weeks
• Days/Times: 2 set evenings per week (same day each week). Also, adhoc Saturday full day sessions.
• Location: Weekday evening sessions online/Saturday sessions at our St Albans Campus 

This course is specifically for self-employed plumbers or gas engineers looking to upskill themselves, or employers looking to upskill their current employees, in commissioning and installing air source heat pumps. This will be delivered in the evenings with the ad hoc Saturday full day.

You will complete your WRAS, HWSS, Commissioning & Servicing of Air Source Heat Pumps, Energy Efficiency and Retrofit.

Learners will need to hold a minimum of Level 2 NVQ (or equivalent) in Plumbing or Gas. Or have a minimum of 2 years in industry that you can evidence.

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• Duration: 11 week term time only
• Days/Time: 1 set evening per week 6pm - 8pm (same day each week) with an additional evening 6pm - 8pm some weeks. Also 1 or Saturday full sessions.
• Location: Weekday evening sessions online / Saturday sessions at our St Albans Campus. 

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to allow individuals to register as self-employed and start their own childminding business from their own home. The course includes Safeguarding, SEND, Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, Child Development, Awareness of mental health, Speech Language and Communication, and Business start up for self-employed. 

As part of the course, you will be supported to complete the registration process to register as an Ofsted Childminder, along with any associated paperwork to complete so that this is all completed on completion of the course.

Working with the Hertfordshire County Council, the course will equip you with accredited qualifications and support towards gaining your DBS which you will require to start up your business.

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• Days/Times: 1 set day per week 10am – 1pm
• Location: Online
• Duration: 9 weeks term time only
• Aimed at: Self-Employed or Employers looking to upskill their current employees

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding digital marketing includes marketing fundamentals, digital marketing, data management, communication and content, skills and tools including AI, and a project.

The course is ideal for self-employed individuals looking to secure new opportunities, clients, and contract through the development of a clear business plan as part of the Skills Bootcamp. It is also ideal for employers to enrol their staff members to support their development within the company.

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• Duration: 4 weeks
• Days/Times: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

• Location: Face to Face at our St Albans Campus

These courses equip learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the role of a Land Management Operative and an Arborist. Learning about biosecurity awareness, ecology awareness, introduction into tree surveying, water safe working and taking part in a work placement, you will have a strong understanding of the sector on completion of this 4-week course.

Ideal for individuals looking to gain employment within this sector with employment opportunities on completion of the course. Person Protective Equipment (PPE) also included as part of the course.

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• Days/Times: Thursday 11am – 4pm (Theory) & range of days available between 9am – 5pm (Practical – you will need to attend 1 practical session per week minimum)
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Location: Oaklands College, St Albans Campus

This course focuses on developing practical skills, knowledge of industry standards and employability skills to bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and professional practice. With a blended approach of theory and practical sessions, you will have an understanding in real-world coaching practice, safeguarding, engagement and communication, coaching adaptability, and professional development. This includes accredited qualifications such as Safeguarding, Emergency First Aid at Work and a UK coaching qualification.

You will have a range of opportunities on a weekly basis to support our current sporting sessions within the college including our sport academies which has a variety of sports so we will look to tailor your programme to your interests where we can.

You will be supported in work readiness as a Sports Coach on completion of the course with interviews and employment opportunities within Hertfordshire.

Additional requirements:

• You will need to pass an enhanced DBS to complete the course

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• Duration: 4 weeks
• Days/Times: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

This 4-week course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to allow individuals to gain employment as a tree planting and aftercare operation within the green industry.

The course includes pre-planting care, site preparation, planting methods for woodlands, hedgerows and individual trees, aftercare, biosecurity, and legislation.

With a blended approach of classroom and practical work experience, this course will support your work readiness into the industry.

We also have employment opportunities on completion of the training course within Hertfordshire.

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• Duration: 12 weeks
• Days/Times: 1 set day per week (Day TBC)
• Location: Online

This fully online course will be delivered 1 day per week over 12 weeks and will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage teams with confidence, and the graduates will achieve the CMI Level 3 Award in Principles of Leadership and Management.

The course will include leadership and management fundamentals, business regulations, developing stakeholder relationships, self-development, setting personal objectives, completing a gap analysis, and how policies and processes impact the business environment.

Designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as Team Leader, Supervisor, Project Officer, Shift Manager and Foreperson.

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• Days/Times: 1 set day per week (Day TBC)
• Location: Online
• Duration: 10 weeks

This fully online course will be delivered 1 day per week over 10 weeks and will provide individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage teams with confidence, and the graduates will achieve the CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership.

The course will include managing and developing relationships, principles of leadership practice, foundations for excellence, delivering results, managing self, managing finance, and principles of management and leadership in an organisational context.

Designed for practising or aspiring managers in roles such as Operations Manager, Divisional Manager, Departmental Manager, Regional Manager or Specialist Manager.