ERB Education and Resettlement Bulletin

"Your quick reference guide to education and resettlement courses for military leavers."

Aviation

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Helicopter training courses including PPLH, CPLH, Instrument Rating and Type Conversions Fast Helicopters Ltd Various Part Time/Full Time www.fasthelicopters.com 0800 0748339

Aviation Security

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
DfT Aviation Security & Air Cargo Security Level 1 plus SIA compliant Level 2 Door Supervision CLIENTFINDERS 2 weeks Full Time www.security-resettlement.co.uk 01428 607755

Building Trades

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Aset National level 2 and 3 tiling awards, Intense career changing courses, all business start up inc North East Tiling Training 8 days Full Time, Residential www.learntotile.co.uk 01914 274529
Domestic Gas Engineer (Fully Qualified), Certificates include: CCN1, CEN1, WAT1, HTR1, CKR1, MET1 and City & Guilds Energy Efficiency (6084) Level 3 Certificate BriMap Training & Recruitment 4 weeks training 40% theory 60% practical Full Time, Residential www.brimap.com 08452 302 302
Certificate of Completion in Bricklaying, Electrical, Plastering, Plumbing & Tiling Able Skills Varied Part time/Full Time www.ableskills.co.uk 0808 100 3245
Various qualifications offered in Carpentry, Painting and Decorating Able Skills Varied Various www.ableskills.co.uk 0808 100 3245
City & Guilds Bricklaying, Electrical, Plastering and Plumbing C&G 6217-07, 2381, 2391, 6217-04 and 6129 Able Skills Varied Part Time/Full Time www.ableskills.co.uk 0808 100 3245
City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 & 3 Plastering & Tiling (ELC/CTP Reg.) 1 wk courses in other construction trades Plastering & Tiling School Varied 1-7 weeks Full Time www.patsuk.co.uk 01722 743634
City and Guilds Plumbing and Heating Course, C&G 6022/6032, Bpec Par P, Bpec Unvented Hot Water, Bpec Solar Hot Water PPL Training Varied Full Time www.ppltraining.co.uk 0845 2600 966
Combi Boiler Basic and Advanced accreditation and certification through CITB GasTec training and assessment centres Ltd 2 days Full Time www.gastec.uk.com 0800 1959 199
City & Guilds Level 1 and or PTS certificate in Decorating Specialist Training Courses 1 to 4 weeks Full Time www.decoratingcourses.co.uk 01279 626576
Introduction to plastering Plymouth Plastering School 1-6 Days Varied www.plymouth-plastering-school.co.uk 01752 211 011
NAT GAS/LPG new entrants, UVHWS/Water Regs EE, Part P OFTEC Oil training and assessments T Gas Ltd Varied Part Time/Full Time www.t-gas.co.uk 01845 526570
New Entrant Gas, Plumbing, Electric, Oil and Gas – Courses Available GasTec training and assessment centres Ltd Courses Varied 2-4 weeks Full Time www.gastec.uk.com 0800 1959 199
PTS certified - including business start-up programme in Tiling Specialist Training Courses 2 to 4 weeks Full Time www.tilingcourses.co.uk 01279 865843
Uk Tiling Courses specialise in the provision of ceramic tiling training to service leavers Uk Tiling Courses 2/3/4 wks Full Time www.uktilingcourses.co.uk O845 094 1618

Close Protection

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
4 Week Level 3 SIA Licence Close Protection (CP) Course. Including First Aid at Work The Nemesis Group Ltd 4 days Full Time www.nemesisgroup.org 0800 078 9168
BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Operations SIA compliant RONIN CONCEPTS LTD 4 weeks Full Time www.roninconcepts.co.uk 01432 344961
Close Protection & Security Management, BTEC, ILM/City & Guilds, SITO, FSafe Task International 4 weeks Full Time www.task-int.com 0845 1661038
Close Protection Course (South Africa), City and Guilds (UK) CP Course with Firearms, Medical(FPOS - UK) and Driving Certification Ronin South Afica 5 weeks Full Time www.ronin.co.za 028 9039 5918
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Course Greymans Ltd 18 days Full Time www.greymans.com 0870 766 8424

Computing & IT

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
A+ /CCNA (IT Network Technician), CompTIA + 3 'H' Units to HNC/HND SCN Limited 5-10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
AutoCAD 2008 - Essentials, Autodesk Certificate of Completion CAD Academy Ltd 3 days Full Time www.cadacademy.co.uk 0115-969-1144
Data Submergence Course MCITP Server 2008 + SharePoint 2007 Specialization 30 Days Dynamic Training & Development Ltd 4 Weeks Full Time dtdinfo.com 01254 875440
IT Systems Administrator SCN Limited 10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
MSc IT for Product Engineering Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb3 01234 754086

Driving

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
An ORDIT registered Driving Instructor Training company, offering a guaranteed job on qualification The Clearway Group Flexible to suit f/t, p/t www.theclearwaygroup.com 08000 525 342
City & Guilds 3291 Driving Goods Vehicles Technical Certificate Level 3 LGV Drivers Choice Varied p/t d/l www.lgvdriverschoice.co.uk 01843 825123
Driving Instructor:-[Driving Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (Car)] - ORDIT qualified Caledonian Learner Driver Training Flexible to suit f/t, p/t, d/l www.caledonianldt.com 08000 43 30 70
The UK's only Lorry Loader Instructor Training commended by the Health & Safety Executive ALLMI 4 Days f/t ww.allmi.com 01249 659150

Engineering

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Servicing Medical Equipment level 3 NVQ’n Eastwood Park Minimum of 9 days + assessment Full Time www.eastwoodpark.co.uk 01454 262777
MSc Microsystems and Nanotechnology Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb6 01234 754086
Servicing Medical Equipment level 3 NVQ’n Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb14 01234 754086
Refrigeration course, city & guilds 2078, citb pipework & brazing HAL Training Servcies 15 days Full Time www.hal-training.co.uk 01302 883276

Hotel & Catering

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Various Cookery Ashburton Cookery School Various Various www.ashburtoncookeryschool.co.uk 01364 652784

Locksmiths

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
BTEC Advanced Locksmithing - Level 3 Anvil Locksmiths 5 Days Full Time www.anvillocksmiths.com 0800 970 7843
City & Guilds Basic Locksmithing Award (No 1841) based on MLA entry exam Master Locksmiths Association 2 to 5 days Full Time www.locksmiths.co.uk 01327 262255
City & Guilds in General Locksmithing Vehicle Locksmithing Anvil Locksmiths 3 to 5 days Full Time www.anvillocksmiths.com 0800 970 7843
Competence in General Locksmithing Level 3 A1 Safe & Secure Locksmiths Training 3 weeks Full Time www.sas-locks-and-training.co.uk 01432 341257
General Locksmithing - BLI Qualification, an industry recognised qualification achieved by examination (other specialist courses available) Master Locksmiths Association 1 week Full Time www.locksmiths.co.uk 01327 262255

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
The UK's only Lorry Loader Instructor Training commended by the Health & Safety Executive ALLMI 4 Days Full Time www.allmi.com 01249 659150

Management

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Advanced Management Achievement Course (AMAC) - management and executive careers for officers Manchester Business School 3 weeks Full Time www.mbs.ac.uk/executive/amac 0161 275 6361
Chartered Membership of CIPD by Professional Assessment (PAC) CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/training/pac 020 8612 6247
CIPD Advanced Certificate in Employment Law CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/acel 020 8612 6202
CIPD Advanced Certificate in Learning and Development CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/acld 020 8612 6202
CIPD Certificate in Personnel Practice CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/cpp 020 8612 6202
CIPD Certificate in Recruitment and Selection CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/crs 020 8612 6202
CIPD Certificate in Training Practice CIPD Enterprises Ltd Varied Part Time www.cipd.co.uk/ctp 020 8612 6202
ILM diploma in management L5 aspire centre for leadership management 2 years d/l www.aspireleadership.co.uk 0845 194 7357
Success in Business Management (NQF Level 7) - Level 7 Executive Award in Management (Additional Coursework Required) and 18 Credits towards Level 7 Executive Certificate & Diploma in Management Qualifications Bristol Management Centre 2 x 1-week Modules Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Success in Business Financial Management (NQF Level 7) - 15 Credits towards Level 7 Executive Certificate and Diploma in Management (Additional Coursework Required) Bristol Management Centre 1 x 1-week Modules Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Success in Project Management (NQF Level 7)include PRINCE2 Foundation & Practioner Qualifications - 15 Credits towards Level 7 Executive Certificate and Diploma in Management (Additional Coursework Required) & PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner Qualifications Bristol Management Centre 1 x 1-week Module Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Success in Deploying Business - Strategy (NQF Level 7)includes Managing Successful Programmes Foundation & Intermediate Qualifications - 15 Credits towards Level 7 Executive Certificate and Diploma Management (Additional Coursework Required) & MSP Foundation/Intermediate Qualifications Bristol Management Centre 1 x 1-week Module Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Success in Deploying Business - Strategy Advanced (NQF Level 7) - 6 Credits towards Level 7 Executive Certificate and Diploma Management (Additional Coursework Required) & MSP Practitioner Bristol Management Centre 3 Days Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Managing Successful Programmes (Foundation & Intermediate) - MSP Foundation & Intermediate Bristol Management Centre 1 week Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Managing Successful Programmes (Practitioner) - MSP Foundation ,Intermediate & Practitionaer Bristol Management Centre 3 Days Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500

Marine

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Diving Science and Technology Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb7 01234 754086
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Offshore Materials Engineering Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb8 01234 754086
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Offshore Renewable Energy Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb9 01234 754086
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Pipeline Engineering Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb10 01234 754086
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Subsea Engineering Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb11 01234 754086
MSc Offshore and Ocean Technology: Risk Management Cranfield University 1-3 years f/t and p/t www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/erb12 01234 754086

Medical Training

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
First Aid Trainer and Assessor (HSE Standard) PPD Solutions Ltd 5 days Full Time www.ppdsolutions.co.uk 0845 241 6075
Paramedical Training in partnership with the SWAST NHS and UK Edexcel Ronin South Africa 6 wks (Amb Tech), 11 wks (Paramedic) Full Time www.ronin.co.za 028 9039 5918

Oil & Gas

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
ROV Pilot Technician Grade I MTCS Ltd 10 Days (plus further L&D once offshore Classroom prior to offshore experience www.mtcs.info 015394 48233

Project Management

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library) Service Management Programme - ITIL Foundation, Service Support and Service Delivery certification SCN Limited Modular Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
PRINCE2 Project Management - Foundation Bristol Management Centre 1 week Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
PRINCE2 Project Management - Practitionern Bristol Management Centre 1 to 2 weeks Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
PRINCE2 Project Management - Integrated (PRINCE2 Practitioner & Foundation) Bristol Management Centre 1 to 2 weeks Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Managing Successful Programmes (Foundation & Intermediate) Bristol Management Centre 1 week Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
Managing Successful Programmes (MSP Foundation ,Intermediate & Practitioner) Bristol Management Centre 3 days Full Time www.bmc.ac.uk 0117 949 1500
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner SCN Limited 5 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
Project Management Professional (PMP) - BTEC Advanced Award plus BTEC Professional Award CNet Training 2 weeks (9 days) Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403
Various PRINCE2 Qualifications Maven Training 2 to 6 days Full Time www.maventraining.co.uk 0207 403 7100

Security and Surveillance

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Security Cabling Installer (SCI) - Two BTEC Intermediate Awards plus On-site Industry Training CNet Training 4 weeks Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403
Security Cabling Installer - IP Networking (SCI-IP) Two BTEC Awards plus On-site Industry Training CNet Training 5 weeks Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403

Sports, Leisure & Fitness

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Courses to become a Personal Trainer-CYQ /REPs Level 3 certificate in Personal Training Fit Training 6 weeks f/t, p/t, d/l www.fittraining.co.uk 0191 4788384
Diploma in Personal Training Premier Training International 10 weeks f/t, p/t www.premierglobal.co.uk 01225 717224
Flexible courses to become a personal trainer or fitness professional with a guaranteed interview on completion Lifetime Health and Fitness 2 weeks to 12 months d/l & p/t www.lifetimehf.co.uk 0870 702 7273
The Sport & Remedial Massage Professional Diploma is a level 4 accredited by BTEC/Edexcel North London School of Sports Massage 2 weeks to 12 months d/l & p/t www.nlssm.com 0208 885 6062

Teaching

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector (CTLLS) Lynceus Ltd Work based Full Time www.lynceustraining.com 01452 856040
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) Lynceus Ltd 5 days Full Time www.lynceustraining.com 01452 856040
Teaching English as a Foreign Language TEFL Courses in Spain or Prague - Trinity College London Certificate OxfordTEFL 11 months Part Time www.oxfordtefl.com 0208 885 6062

Telecommunications

Qualification Offered Name of Institution Duration Mode of Study Web Address Telephone
All Aspects of Telecommunications Fibre Optics Mobile Project Mgt - City and Guilds BTEC, HNC HND Cable Telecommunications Training Services 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 weeks Full Time www.cable-training.co.uk 01522 880900
Private Security Telecommunications Engineer Course Spectra Group (UK) Ltd 26 Days Full Time www.spectra-group.co.uk 0845 260044
Data Communications - 'H' units towards HNC/HND in Telecommunications Engineering SCN Limited 10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
Installation of Communications Equipment Training Programme - City & Guilds 3666 Copper and Fibre SCN Limited 10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
Mobile Telecomms Network Engineer - 'H' units towards HNC/HND in Telecommunications Engineering SCN Limited 10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
Network Cabling Installer (NCI) - Two BTEC awards plus optional C&G 3666-02 On-site Training CNet Training 4 weeks Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403
Network Cabling Installer - Wireless (NCI-W) Three BTEC Awards plus optional C&G 3666-02 plus on-site industry training CNet Training 5 weeks Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403
Sky Satellite TV Installer - BSkyB accreditation and two City & Guilds qualifications CNet Training 2 weeks Full Time www.cnet-training.com 0870 112 6403
Wireless Communications - 'H' units towards HNC/HND in Telecommunications Engineering SCN Limited 10 days Full Time www.scnltd.com 01258 480121
City and Guilds 3666 Communication and Cabling Linbrooke Services Limited 6 Weeks Full Time www.linbrooke.co.uk 0844 800 0983