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Vocational and Employability Skills
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If you have no prior accounting knowledge, this first-level bookkeeping qualification will give you an understanding of manual, single-entry bookkeeping basics.
AAT Bookkeeping Level 2
Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.
AAT Business Skills Level 1
This first level qualification helps you support finance teams with everyday business activities, and understand sales and purchases processes.
VESASFS2421
8places16 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
16 weeks
Mon 17:00-19:30
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Basic Food Hygiene
Gain a recognised qualification and raise your awareness of what you need to know when preparing food for yourself, your family or the public. The course will cover topics such as food storage and the safe handling of food.
Boost Your Interview Skills
This course will help you prepare better for that all important job interview. Learn how to answer questions, ask questions of your own, control your nerves and really sell yourself with confidence.
VESAULP2414
full19 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
5 weeks
Thu 13:00-16:00
Light Project Pro International
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Customer Service Level 1
This level 1 course will help you to understand the benefits of good customer service and how to interact with customers professionally and effectively. On successful completion of this course learners will achieve a Level 1 Award in Customer Service.
Effective CV Writing
This course covers the important details to include in writing a comprehensive and skills-based CV to help get the job you want.
Employment Support
Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. You can also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and your chances of gaining employment.
VESAUAZ2409
fullAppointments available 17 September to 3 December (except half-term) on Tuesdays between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Arsenal Hub
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VESAUFS2416
12placesAppointments available 20 September to 6 December (except half-term) on Fridays between 1pm and 4pm.
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)
Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044 or email alison.moore@islington.gov.uk
VESAUFS2402
18placesOne to one appointments available 16 September to 4 December (except half-term) on Mondays and Wednesdays between 9.30am and 12pm.
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Introduction to Market Trading and Events Planning
Find out how to set up your own market stall or planning for events. You will learner about the realities of setting up a business, running your market stall and selling your products.
Introduction to Support Work in Schools
Before you commit to a full accredited course, this short introductory course will help you to learn more about what’s involved in the Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 Award by developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting.
Introduction to Working in Admin.
This covers a range of duties and procedures when working in an office environment. It will include improving your office-related skills and how to search for jobs effectively. After successful completion of this course you will receive an Award in Business Administration and also Job Seeking Skills
Level 1 Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness
Understand the reasons for feeling confident or unsure of themselves, how to participate more effectively in social situations and manage stress, and how to set goals that increase their self-confidence.
Level 2 Early Years Practitioners
This level 2 qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. A placement at an appropriate setting will be required as well as year-long classroom study.
Level 2 Information, Advice & Guidance
Studying this course will provide an in-depth understanding of the key areas associated with giving effective IAG. Knowledge and skills learnt will include signposting, referrals, record keeping, confidentiality and communication/listening techniques.
VESAYFS2404
3places17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
33 weeks
Tue 13:00-16:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Preparing to work with Children in Schools Level 1
Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.
Presenting yourself Effectively
Being a good communicator is a skill not a gift so it is something you can learn. On this course you will learn how to present yourself at work or in interviews to get the outcome you want.
Public Speaking
Some people find speaking in public challenging. This course will teach techniques for formal and informal speeches and presentations and boost your general confidence at the same time.
VESAULP2413
8places19 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
5 weeks
Thu 09:30-12:00
Light Project Pro International
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