ERB Education and Resettlement Bulletin
"Your quick reference guide to education and resettlement courses for military leavers."
Aviation |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |