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Evolve - Dewsbury College Business Training

Mission Statement

To engage and integrate college training resources with large public sector organisations with the aim of providing a seamless route to workforce development through cost effective, quality educational provision

What we do

Widening participation in quality education of employees working in the region's public and private sector organisations.

How we do it

By establishing and nurturing close links (termed Partnerships) with senior decision makers and co-operatively analysing their workforce development needs, constructing study courses to suit and administering candidates throughout.

Corporate Development is responsible for and directly delivers learning and skills to each group of students from the assessment of learner needs (where required) through to Certification and potential progression routes.

One of Corporate Development's key strengths is the ability to recognise specific areas of training need and work with that employer to build training provision which is bespoke and which accurately reflects that requirement. We are happy to work with an employer to plan, develop and deliver programmes which in many cases need to be designed, written and gain accreditation from the appropriate awarding body. Employers comment that this process, far from being a process of negotiation is made simple and always done in a relaxed manner, face to face and at a location easily accessible to all.

Part of our strength is our assessment of skills needs, this, combined with our effective Management Information Systems (MIS), are used to track learners' progress from induction through to completion. These are essential tools for setting goals and maintaining continuity, particularly for learners with busy working lifestyles. The College supports each learner with professional Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their learning and development. This process improves access to, and retention in, learning.

Corporate Development, in line with Government policy works with its Partners to roll out NVQ provision to a wider audience, encompassing staff at all levels within those organisations to engage and deliver appropriate training which not only provides the learner with a Nationally recognised qualification but, in some cases their first step back into further education following school. In many cases employees will have work based competencies but no formally recognised qualifications.

Examples of NVQ provision include: Administration, Cleaning, Support Services, Care, Operating Department Support, Substance Misuse and Customer Service.

What our clients say:

Andrew Warburton - Managing Director, Area Rugs and Carpets

Your staff (Corporate Development) are knowledgeable and have advised me about levels of qualifications and the most appropriate route to take for different grades of staff. Due to the large geographical area of the company you have been able to facilitate training throughout Yorkshire, this has helped us to ensure equality of access to training for the organisation.

Staff who have attended courses facilitated by your team provide positive feedback and evaluation of the content of presentations are relevant to job roles and that tutors are helpful, approachable and professional in the delivery.

Mike McLaren - Managing Director, Handsome Trimmings

Corporate Development exemplifies best practice in providing optimum programmes that best fit employer's needs. The philosophy that Corporate Development employs is that 'one size does not fit all' and therefore they listen to employers and then custom make the service to meet the needs of employers and their learners. It works well and truly is partnership working at its best. This flexible and adaptable approach means that learning and learners are at the centre of all programmes.

Mark Crosby - Holcros Cycles.

What shines out overall is the outstanding way in which you (Corporate Development) engages with employers. It's particularly refreshing to find someone in the further education sector who knows how to listen to employers - this is quite rare - not only to listen but to think creatively and flexibly in terms of suggested solutions. We certainly don't get bombarded with the same old repackaged programmes. You are particularly adept at solving solutions in a way which focus on meeting employer needs and maximise any opportunities for partnership and workplace delivery.

The School of Employer Engagement - Training for Companies no matter how large or small

"We have found the training delivered by Dewsbury College enjoyable throughout. The learning has been put to good effect within our business, creating better performance within our teams and improved customer service. Dewsbury College did everything to ensure the best possible support was available, thus ensuring a positive learning experience which was 'Nulli Secundus'."

Mike Gott - Gottdiscs

The School of Employer Engagement has a proven track record of working successfully with hundreds of employers across the region. Whether your requirement is for Apprenticeship training or Work Based Learning for Adults, you will find that there is often no requirement for employees to leave the workplace. There are various funding streams which may be accessed to offset the cost of training, our Contact Centre Advisers will answer any funding queries you may have.

Corporate Development - Courses

Care

Nutrition and Food Hygiene

Administration

Management

Education

Community

Other Courses

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships (Level 2) and Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) available in the following vocational areas:

Beauty, Sport, Tourism and Hospitality
Business, Management and Computing
Construction
Construction (Technical and Professional)
Engineering
Health, Care and Public Services
New! Apprenticeships now available for Legal Secretaries

We are constantly developing new Apprenticeships, please contact us for more information.

Download information sheets for our Apprenticeships

Work Based Learning

We deliver many vocational courses in the workplace with integrated essential skills, including Administration, Customer Service, Performing Manufacturing Operations, Retail, Warehousing & Distribution, Hospitality, Care and Team Leading. For those employers and employees who qualify, there may be the possibility of wage subsidies which are agreed via West Yorkshire Business Link.

Qualifications delivered in the workplace:

Dewsbury College and Evolve

Dewsbury College is the one of the best performing large FE/HE college in the UK (Ofsted 2004) and our Dewsbury College's Evolve initiative offers a dedicated, highly qualified and experienced team to support the training needs of individuals and businesses.

The remit of Evolve is to provide the highest level of training by professionals and to deliver that training at a highly competitive price, achieved by keeping administration costs to a minimum, while maintaining a highly motivated staff, who understand and fully support the objectives of your company.

We can offer you:

Bespoke one-to-one IT training for business professionals - these may include:

Full framework Apprenticeship training or simply NVQ assessment for your employees in the occupational knowledge and skills areas of:

If you cannot see the subject area you are looking for then please ask us - we can work with you to provide exactly what you need!

Which level of NVQ should your employees study for?

NVQ LevelAcademic qualification equivalentRole and responsibility of employee
Level 2 GCSE Level (5 or more at grades A to C)Competance that involves the application of knowledge in a significant range of varied work activities, performed in a variety of contexts. Some of these activities are complex or non-routine and there is some individual responsibility or autonomy. Collaboration with others, perhaps through membership of a work group or team, is often a requirement.
Level 3 2 or more A levels, 4 or more AS levels Competence that involves the application of knowledge in a broad range of varied work activities performed in a wide variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. There is considerable responsibility and autonomy and control or guidance of others is often required.
Level 4 First Degree Competence that involves the application of knowledge in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities performed in a variety of contexts and with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources is often present.
Level 5 Higher Degree Competence that involves the application of a range of fundamental principles across a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts. Very substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others and for the allocation of substantial resources features strongly, as do personal accountabilities for analysis, diagnosis, design, planning, execution and evaluation.

For those who wish to study at Level 4 and 5 we also offer a wide range of Foundation Degrees.

Through delivery of our business courses we also offer:

Employers
Health Safety

To ensure the safety of all young people participating on the Apprenticeship programme Dewsbury College are required to monitor and review all aspects of Health Safety with the employer.

The Health and Safety monitoring enables employers to assess their current level of health safety and to ensure that they are operating within current legislation.

For information on current legislation and your legal responsibilities please visit the HSE website http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Dewsbury College can provide employers with free copies HSE publications, if you would like any please email suewells@Dewsbury-college.ac.uk

Publications available include:
• An introduction to (Guide for small businesses)
• Employers Liability Insurance (compulsory)
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Five steps to risk assessment
• Reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations (RIDDOR)
• Noise at work
• Manual Handling
• Basic advise on First Aid at work
• Personal Protective Equipment (guide)
• Stating your Business (guide on preparing a Policy)
• Equal Opportunities (pocket guide)
• Construction welfare (guide)
• Electrical safety and you
• The right start (work experience, basic for Employers)
• Managing - five steps to success
• Protect your Hearing or LOSE IT (Information Card)
• Pocket guide to supervising learner H&s
• Supervising the safe learner (A4 folded flow chart)
• Working with VDU
• Stone dust and you

Here are a few feedback comments

Over 1000 employers in Yorkshire are involved in Apprenticeship training. They understand and recognise the value apprenticeships bring to their organisation. Here are a few feedback comments from employers (to be provided)

Benefits for Employers

• Development of a well trained, well motivated workforce. Through following a structured apprenticeship programme you will know that your apprentices have been trained to the high standards required by your industry. Any investment in an individual through training both on and off the job is normally rewarded by commitment by the individual.

• Participating on the Apprenticeship programme with Dewsbury College can provide employers with cost effective recruitment. All young people go through a detailed initial assessment of their basic skills and their suitability for the apprenticeship. Current college students, who already have some skills and knowledge, can also be recommended for interview by employers.

• Development of a well trained, well motivated workforce. Through following a structured apprenticeship programme you will know that your apprentices have been trained to the high standards required by your industry. Any investment in an individual through training both on and off the job is normally rewarded by commitment by the individual.

• Dewsbury College Apprenticeship contract with the Learning and Skills Council enables local employers benefit from government funding towards training.
Young people who receive structured training quickly become confident and competent in their ability enabling employers to benefit from increased productivity.

• Young people are more than ever demonstrating a keen awareness of the need to have training and qualifications. These young people are therefore seeking employment opportunities with companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to staff development.

• Dewsbury College provide regular opportunities for you as the employer to participate in performance reviews. The reviews at every 8- 12 weeks offer you the opportunity to feedback on the young persons development and receive feedback from Dewsbury College on how they are performing at College.

Sector Skills Council and Industrial Body

Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are independent, UK wide organisations developed by groups of influential employers in industry or business sectors of economic or strategic significance. SSCs are employer-led and actively involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders in the sector.

SSCs give responsibility to employers to provide leadership for strategic action to meet their sector skills and business needs. In return they receive substantial public investment and greater dialogue with government departments across the UK. This will enable sector employers to have a far greater impact on policies affecting skills and productivity, and increased influence with education and training partners. Each SSC will agree sector priorities and targets with its employers and partners to address four key goals:

• Reducing skills gaps and shortages
• Improving productivity, business and public service performance
• Increasing opportunities to boost the skills and productivity of everyone in the sector workforce, including action on equal opportunities
• Improving learning supply, including apprenticeships, higher education and national occupational standards

To contact your industries SSC please visit the following Sector Skills Development Agency Link.
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