Functional skills English is a course that focuses on the practical skills you need in everyday life. It links specifically to challenges and problems you will encounter in the real world. Our functional skills course is designed for learners 19+. We offer courses from entry level up to Level 2.
The course will allow you not only build your skills in English but also your confidence in the world around you, giving you the tools to negotiate real life situations. For example, you will look at how to write an effective cover letter for a job application.
Functional skills are key to success; they open doors to learning, to life and to work.
Entry – Level 2 Course
Functional Skills Maths
Functional skills maths focuses on the practical skills you need in everyday life and links specifically to challenges and problems you will encounter in the real world. Our functional skills course is designed for learners 19+ to achieve entry level, level 1 or level 2 Maths.
The course is designed to not only build your maths skills but also your confidence in the world around you, giving you the tools to negotiate real life situations. For example, to help you recognise the best value for money in a supermarket or find the best interest rate on a bank account or loan.
Functional skills are key to success; they open doors to learning, to life and to work.
Entry – Level 2 Course
Personal Development for Employability
Deere Learning offer Personal Development for Employability Level 1 and level 2. Designed for individuals who are out of work, the course provides learners age 19+ with a wide range of skills to help them back into employment.
We understand it can be difficult and just the thought of attending an interview can be overwhelming. This course will help you with self-confidence, motivation and identifying your ‘Unique Selling Points’ to help work towards positive and sustainable employment.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Level 2 – 10 DAY COURSE
Personal Development for Employability for Over 50’s
Deere Learning recognises the challenges that some over 50’s face when seeking new employment, you may have been employed for a considerable time or you may have been unemployed for a considerable time with the fear of just being out of date. Our over 50’s course will be tailored to your individual needs.
This course will help you think about your own future prospects and which job would be best suited for you. We understand it can be difficult and challenging to find the right job, this will give you practical skills to help you progress in your employment goals.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Personal Development for Employability for Lone Parents
Deere Learning recognises the difficulties lone parenting can bring to families seeking employment. Whether this is learning within school times giving people time to take and collect children to/from school or even more challenging social interactions. We will work with you to tailor your learning to suit your family’s needs.
This course will prepare you for the employment market improving your skills, knowledge and behaviours in a setting that you are comfortable with, supporting your individual requirements to enhance your employment prospects.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Certificate in Digital Skills
Deere Learning recognises the importance of digital skills in today’s world. The digital agenda is prominent in everything we do especially in employment. Digital security is an essential element to everyone’s safety. More and more employers rely on technology within their facilities so it is important that we upskill ourselves in preparation for employment.
This course will improve your digital and IT skills safety and security and give a foundation that employers recognise.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Warehousing Principles
This sector specific qualification prepares you for work in the fast growing supply chain industry. Improve your employment chances by gaining a good solid understanding of the principles and legislation around working in a warehouse.
This course will help you understand processing orders and dispatching goods, receiving and storing goods, health, safety and security and delivering effective customer service.
Level 2 – 10 DAY COURSE
Customer Service
Customer Service is a very challenging environment to work in. Employers and business’s value customer service and everyone that demonstrates good customer service skills. Our Customer Service courses are delivered at level 1 and level 2 and are designed to help you meet the challenges giving you the knowledge and skills to be able to deal with situations in a confident and knowledgeable way.
These courses will improve your self confidence and communication skills, understand how your own performance can impact on others and customer legislation.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Level 2 – 10 DAY COURSE
Business Administration
Business administration is at the heart of every business, working in this sector requires an eye for detail, initiative and the ability to communicate effectively. Employers value people who can work alone or as part of a team to provide the infrastructure to support the function of the business.
This course will teach you about working in a business environment, business communication, health and safety and dealing with queries, requests and problems.
Level 1 – 10 DAY COURSE
Retail Knowledge
If you’re looking for work in the retail sector then this course is a must. Put yourself at the head to the competition and impress your future employers with your knowledge and understanding of the retail sector.
This course will teach you the business of retail, control and replenishment of stock, selling, handling customer payments Customer Service and health and safety in the retail sector.