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Qube LearningUnlocking Potential

Established in 1999 we are a Grade 2 Ofsted training provider with 15 years experience.

We currently work with hundreds of employers across the country delivering a range of training and qualifications to a multitude of learners, in a wide range of industries.

Qube Learning

• Apprenticeships

• Traineeships

• Accredited Short Courses

• Recruitment

• Learning Support

What we offer:

Our Partners

Our Partners

"The team and I at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) who work closely with Qube have been impressed from our very first meeting and continue to feel their support has been paramount to our delivery of the apprenticeship framework within our Trust. The materials supplied are of high quality. They have a sound understanding of our community staff and their working practice (which differs from acute provision) and resolution of their concerns. The support Qube have given has been exemplary. Their flexibility and communication skills used to introduce HCT to the provision available from QUBE, whilst understanding the difficulties in arranging training within a large community Trust with extensive geographical boundaries have continued to impress us."

Christina McEneny, Apprenticeship & Overseas RGN Project Coordinator Herts Community NHS Trust

Testimonials

"We have been working with Qube as a preferred national provider for 6 years now and they have really stepped up to the challenge of meeting our ongoing training requirements and working jointly to develop learning material to suit all levels and age group of learners. They have been very flexible, in particular to our 16-18 apprenticeship programme and together we have enabled young people to develop into crucial members of our team. The professionalism, communication, cost effectiveness of the QCF programmes and manner in which Qube strives to accommodate our training needs is beyond the options other training providers have offered Avery Health Care. Qube gives me confidence and security that only comes with their one-stop approach to satisfying and delivering against our company needs."

Shelley Parker-Wain, National Training & Staff Development Manager Avery

Testimonials

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Qube’s Stepsto Success

A Traineeships programme is for 16-24 year old and are designed to give them the skills and vital experience needed to apprenticeship or sustainable job. The programme prepares young people for their future careers by helping them to become work ready. It provides individuals with invaluable experience, with a comprehensive programme made up of 3 core elements; Work Preparation training, A high quality work placement and Maths & English support

Traineeships

How does it work?A Traineeship programme will provide high quality work experience over a set period, with a weekly visit from one of our tutors to work on employability and English and Maths Training. This will give the Trainee full support, allowing them to learn the vital skills needed for the workplace. As part of the programme employers are expected to provide a valuable work experience placement and a guaranteed interview or exit interview with the individual.

Traineeships

QubeTraineeshipsModel

• 12 weeks

• 30 Hours a week16-18

• 7 weeks

• 30 Hours a week19-24

Todd Burnet (Manager) – Electro Wind

“It has certainly been interesting to see how Qube Learning and Dawn Greenwood (Tutor) were dedicated to this scheme, ensuring our needs, as well as that of her candidate we not just met but exceeded. Dawn ensured Mr Bailey (Trainee) was receiving the training and support he required to not only gain passes in assorted subjects but also improve his confidence within himself. With Dawn’s extensive knowledge and experience, she guided us through the benefits and requirements of the Traineeship and Apprenticeship schemes to ensure that Qube delivered on their promises. Dawn has been friendly and approachable, dedicated and professional, and it is our hope that we (and successive candidates) will benefit from her talents in the near future. Mr Bailey has completed his Traineeship and has now advanced onto an Apprenticeship”.

Success Stories

An Apprenticeship is a programme of learning funded by the Government that is aimed to benefit both an employee and their employer. The scheme is designed to enhance the employee’s level of competency and confidence within their current role by developing their practical skills and knowledge.

Apprenticeships

As a result the employee will gain nationally recognised qualifications in the form of practical and knowledge-based vocational elements, key skills as well as knowledge of their statutory rights in employment.The employer in return is then able to benefit from improved overall efficiency, productivity and competitiveness within their market sector.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Available

• Health & Social Care

• Support Services

• Leadership & Management

• Business Services

• Logistics

• Hospitality & Catering

• Retail & Commercial

• IT Users

Apprenticeships are split into a number of Core Components:• Employment Rights & ResponsibilitiesThis is designed to give an outline of what an individual’s rights and responsibilities are within the organisation, such as understanding statutory entitlements as well as recognising principles and codes of practice

• Technical CertificatesThis is knowledge based and adds depth to the core of the programme. An example is the City & Guilds ‘Certificate in Customer Service’

Apprentice Elements

• Functional SkillsThese have been specifically designed to develop skill and confidence in applying communication and numerical ability in the workplace

• Diploma, Certificate or National Vocational Qualification (NVQ)These are nationally recognised qualifications that define the skills and knowledge required for a wide range of businesses and industries.

Apprentice Elements (cont.)

• 16-18 apprentices are seen every 2 weeks for approx. 2 hours (must be within work time)

• Contract of employment required, minimum of 12 months (min of 16 hours a week for 19+ and 30 hours for 16-18 apprentices)

• Full employee rights (i.e. holiday accruement, SSP etc.)• Apprenticeship minimum wage of £2.73 per hour (for 19+ apprentices this is

only payable for the first 12 months of their apprenticeship. There after it must be at least the standard national minimum wage rate)

• Must be signed onto their apprenticeship within the first week of employment.

Apprenticeship Key Points

An Apprenticeship is funded by the Government and aims to benefit both you and your employer.

• Available for all ages • Available at all levels• You must be working a minimum of 16 hours per week • You are not eligible if you already have a degree

(please check with us even if you think you are not eligible)

Funding and Eligibility

24+ Advanced Learning Loans are designed to help an individual who otherwise would not be able to pay the tuition fees associated with a training programme.

• Loans are available for eligible learners aged 24 and above who are studying at Levels 3 and 4

• Learners only start to make repayments once they have finished the course and are earning over £21,000 each year

• If training budgets are tight this provides a great way for employees not to miss out on training and development

• Employers can offer to help with repayments as a method of employee retention

Learner Loans

• Your Apprenticeship will be delivered in the work place and tailored around your job role & responsibilities

• You will receive a visit from a learning advisor every 4 – 6 week

• Your Learning Development Consultant will support and guide you working at your own pace

Delivery in the work place

• Dedicated specialist recruitment staff

• Free Vacancy Matching Service

• Advertised over numerous online platforms, local and national (NAS, find my first job, connexions and more)

• Pre-screening of all candidates before shortlisting.

• No obligation to accept select follow interview

Recruitment of Trainees & Apprentices

• Your apprentice will be trained to meet your specific business needs and national industry standards

• You will achieve an increase in customer satisfaction

• Cost effective resource management

• Improved employee skills and a potential manager of the future

• Gain an enthusiastic, committed and motivated team member

• Reduced recruitment time and costs

Benefits of taking on a young apprentice

• A free vacancy matching service

• We will assist you in all areas including, developing the job specification, advertising the vacancy using various online systems and carrying out the initial interview stages

• You will then be able to carry out an interview with any short listed candidates

• Once a job offer is made, Qube Learning will then sign-up the candidate onto the appropriate Apprenticeship qualification

• A dedicated Learning Advisor / Mentor will support both you and your new apprentice throughout the qualification and will provide any information, advice and guidance needed

• You will have a fully qualified member of staff from 10 months

We offer...

Funding & Eligibility

Traineeships• Available to 16-24 year olds

• Must not have a achieve a full level 3 qualification

• Must be unemployed and have little or no work experience

• Motivated to be work ready in 6 months

• Government funded, unwaged for the Trainee

Apprenticeships• Available for 16+ years old

• Government funded

• Learner cannot hold a degree qualification

• Paid at least AMW (£2.73)

• We have a team of Learning Support Specialists who work alongside the Learning Development Consultants for learners that require additional learning support

• Learning Support Specialists are highly qualified, knowledgeable and proactive individuals that build confidence and develop learners’ skills for their qualifications in their job roles and within their own personal life

Students with learning difficulties and disabilities, as well as those considered vulnerable, benefit from the services our dedicated Learning Support Team provides.

Learning Support

We have developed a comprehensive range of English and mathsqualifications to suit your employees’ individual needs. They are designed to provide them with the chance to gain useful, transferable skills to help them function more confidently, effectively and independently in their work and life in general.

These qualifications will develop skills in reading, writing, communication and numeracy and allow for further progression with training.

Accredited Courses - Maths & English

We offer an extensive range of nationally accredited short courses, available to employers or employees. Our short courses tie into the essential knowledge and skills required to carry out certain job roles. They are an excellent way of learning and bring a host of benefits to the employer or staff member. The learning programmes on offer are designed to improve the learners’ knowledge and skills whilst accrediting them with a nationally recognisedqualification through NCFE and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) who are professional and industry specialist awarding bodies.

Accredited Courses – CIEH & NCFE Short Courses

We recognise that every business is unique and requires a different approach when it comes to training and development; this is why we have designed our modular training package which delivers a flexible range of products to suit your business needs.

Whether you are looking for a single day’s course to cover a business priority or a complete development programme, we have it covered. Our courses cover the following business areas:

• Business development• Communication training• Customer care training• Human resources training

Accredited Courses – ICM Modular Courses

• Leadership training• Management training• Personal development

For more information on the qualifications we offer, speak to a Quberepresentative today. We will be happy to discuss the options available to you and any government funded training you may be eligible for.

Address: 7 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RR

Web: www.qube-learning.co.uk

Tel: 01235 833838

Email: tellmemore@qube-learning.co.uk

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