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The Association of Learning Providers Surrey working with New Futures Recruitment to attract the best people into work based learning.
Members of the Network
Apprenticeship Training Ltd
Apprenticeship Training Ltd delivers and manages training and assessment at our three training and assessment centres based at Hedge End in Southampton, Guildford and 
Featherstone in Leeds. We offer Government funded apprenticeships to young people in Gas, Heating and Ventilating and Electrical; Adult retraining programmes; skills training to experienced tradesmen who want to expand their range of services and also regulatory assessment (competency certificates) to qualified tradesmen who want to gain accreditation/certification.
Website: www.apprenticeshiptraining.co.uk
B2B Engage Ltd
B2B Engage is committed to working with business and learners to help them develop and grow.
We hold contracts with the LSC for both the London and South East regions and are big enough to provide opportunity and advancement for our staff and small enough to care about the quality of the learner experience.
Employing focused and motivated people, B2B Engage has offices in both London and the Thames Valley and is keen to promote and flexible and positive working environment for our team.
Our main areas of learning are;
- Management
- Team Leading
- Customer Service
- Business Administration
- Advice & Guidance
- Learning & Development
- Teaching & Learning
- Cleaning
We are an equal opportunities employer and have recently received the IiP standard.
Website: www.b2bengage.co.uk
Brooklands College
Brooklands College's campuses are located in Surrey & West London. We have a history of providing top class training and are continually developing our Apprenticeship programmes to meet the needs of local businesses and employers. Our construction centre in West London and our outstanding engineering facility in Weybridge hve been designed to support apprentice skills development to ensure our students receive the best experience.
We cover the following sectors;
- Business Administration - for someone interested in the the exciting and varied world of commence.
- Construction - for those keen to work in the construction industry, where there are many opportunities for trade specialisation.
- Engineering - for someone interested in working in the highly technical world of automotive, aerospace, manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
- Hairdressing - for those keen to work in the creative world of Hairdressing.
Brooklands College offer excellent links with large employers in Surrey including British Airways and Elmbridge Borough Council. You will receive top class tuition from our experienced team of lecturers and our apprenticeship team will help to find you employment in a workplace that suits you.
Website: www.brooklands.ac.uk/sites/Apprentice
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Tel: 01932 797792
East Surrey College
East Surrey College is committed to providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities. We have a strong reputation for the success of our vocational courses and work to develop close links with local businesses and professional organisations to ensure our courses are relevant and current.
East Surrey College offers Apprenticeships and vocational training across several areas;
- Construction
- Engineering
- Hairdressing
- Business Administration
- Customer Service
- Childcare
- Health & Social Care
We are also able to deliver tailor made courses to suit the needs of local employers.
The Employer Services team work with businesses identifying their business needs, and deliver high quality that enables them to either re-train staff or build on existing skills. East Surrey College is recognised as an excellent training provider to employers and businesses in Surrey and has been accredited with the Training Quality Standard (TQS). All training is delivered by highly qualified staff with relevant industry knowledge.
Website: www.esc.ac.uk
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Tel: 01737 788316
Guildford College has over 17,000 students of all ages studying at its three sites:
- Stoke Park
- Merrist Wood
- Farnham College
We offer over 900 vocational, professional, academic and employer-related courses which have been designed to help students improve their career prospects, learn new skills and train to re-enter the job market.
One of our primary aims is to make a positive contribution to meeting the workforce development needs of the community we serve. We can help businesses to meet their people development requirements through listening to their needs and delivering a training solution that makes a real difference to an organisation.
Guildford College offers a variety of Apprenticeships to meet business needs from Carpentry and Plumbing courses for the Construction sector, Business and Customer Service, through to Sports Turf and Horse Care for the Animal and Land Based sectors, and many more.
Website: www.guildford.ac.uk
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Tel: 01483 448630
HIT Training Ltd
At HIT we deliver award-winning Apprenticeship programmes to develop world class skills throughout the catering, hospitality and leisure industries.
Apprenticeships that offer real opportunities to get the skills you need for your career in the catering hospitality industry. Training doesn't have to stop when you finish school, it's something anyone can do at anytime in their lives, whether they're 17 or 47. HIT hospitality apprenticeships provide real opportunites for both learners and employers to get the skills they need. From the welcome given at a museum, the food served at a restaurant or the room that has been beautifully cleaned at a hotel, our HIT courses become HIT success stories.
Delivering award-winning training and assessment, HIT hospitality Apprenticeships allow learners to earn while they learn. There's no need to go to college either - HIT trainers come to the catering workplace and use state-of -the art training and assessment technologies, even for the knowledge assessments.
HIT offers Apprenticeships to young people seeking employment opportunities, as well as people of all ages already in employment (subject to certain eligibility being met).
Website: www.hittraining.co.uk
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Tel: 01483 448630
Icon Vocational Training
ICON specialises in leisure operations, management and leadership with a track record of excellence. We are actively involved with the successful delivery of Apprenticeships, other nationally recognised qualifications combined with a growing portfolio of privately funded programes for schools and businesses. In addition we deliver Administration and Customer Service Apprenticeships.In addition we deliver Administration and Customer Service Apprenticeships.
ICON delivers traning in the Skills Active Sector predominantly to Leisure Providers and Centres of varying sizes throughout the UK with high levels of success and excellence recognised in our involvement with the National Skills Academy. .
ICON work with national employers to deliver training to meet their needs, meaning our programmes are designed for the learner to ensure they receive the required training and qualifications recognised by employers for a successful career in the industry.
Website: www.icon-training.com
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Tel: 01291 423655
INTER TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Inter Training Services Ltd is an independent provider of hairdressing Apprenticeships operating across Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey. With a reputation for working in partnership with only the best salons, we are proud that some of our learners have gone on to win coveted awards such as Wella Trend Vision and British Hairdressing Awards, and opened their own salons.
Our hairdressing Apprenticeships are bespoke because we design the training programme in conjunction with your employer. You will be building a career in a creative industry that offers challenge, job satisfaction and above all, earning potential. The Apprentices we see are visited in their salons. This means that they do all their training and assessments in a real salon, on real clients under real commercial pressures. Another advantage of this approach means that employers, managers and salon trainers can see exactly how each Apprentice is progressing and can work in partnership with our trainer or assessors to make the Apprentice’s journey to becoming a fully qualified hairdresser an enjoyable and seamless experience. We strongly believe that ‘work is a real education’.
Website: www.its-ltd.net
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Tel: 02392 591666
JACE Training
JACE Training and Assessment Centre offers;
Foundation Learning, Apprenticeships, Certificates, Dipolmas, and Professional Short Courses in;
- Childcare
- Playwork
- Business Administration
- InformationTechnology
- Customer Service
- Health & Social Care
We also offer professional short courses and qualifications. In addition to these we can provide childcare sector essential short courses:PTTLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector), Food Safety, Paediatric First Aid and Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Whether you are an individual wishing to train or an employer wanting to refresh the skills of your existing staff we can offer the right qualification to suit you. We offer work based learning and a flexible training package to suit the needs of the individual and their employer. Work based learning enables you to learn and gain 'hands on' work experience as you work towards your qualification.
Website: www.jace-training.co.uk
Email:info@jace-training.co.uk
Tel: 0845 241 7738
JHP Training
Established in 1983, JHP Training is one of the largest and most successful providers of Apprenticeships in the UK. The programmes we offer can help you gain qualifications and build your skills in a wide range of occupations . With over twenty five years experience, we have already helped 300,000 people to fulfil their career ambitions - supporting them to find jobs, enhance their skills and gain qualifications.
In the following sector areas;
- Business Admin
- Customer Service
- Team Leading
- Management
- IT
- Retail
- Childcare
- Adult Care
We utilise e-learning technology to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience. Our completition rates are higher than average and we have received awards for our quality.
Website: www.jhptraining.com
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Tel: 01444 255147
Key Training Ltd
National Training Provider, privately owned operating from 10 sites nationally and established in 1965. We offer Apprenticeships, NVQs, E2E and commercial courses. Our site in Basingstoke Hampshire operates throughout Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire delivering awards in;
- Business & Administration
- Customer Service
- ITQ Management
- Team Leading
- Warehousing & Storage
Website: www.keytraining.co.uk
MITskills Ltd
MITskills is an organisation which provides work based learning for young people. The company is based in West Byfleet, Surrey and serves learners through government funded contracts. Our mission is 'To provide high quality training & support others to achieve their goals'.
We deliver Young Apprenticeships to schools in the surrounding area.
MITskills provides many vocational training courses to young people, by supporting the learner throughout the process which enables positive progression into employment. We have achieved a very high degree of success in the sector.
We currently deliver training in the following sector areas;
- Hairdressing
- Plumbing
- Electrical Installation
- Motor Vehicle
- Customer Service
- Sports/Coaching
- Engineering
We are also able to deliver tailor made courses to suit the needs of local employers.
MITskills have a team of dedicated staff and trainers with many years experience in the trade. We specialised in the recruitment and selection of suitable trainees, continuous training at colleges and on the Job training. Also regular reviews and assessment are conducted throughout the training period towards the ultimate achievement of a recognised Apprenticeship qualification.
Website: www.motorindustrytraining.com www.mitskills.com
Email:enquires@mitskills.com
Tel: 0845 430 9009
N&B Training Co Ltd
N&B Training were established in 1998 to deliver training and assessment for Apprenticeships and other nationally recognised qualifications in the Childcare sector. Our highly qualified staff provide exceptional support and training and all our programmes and are tailored to suit the individual needs of both the learner and the employer.
We offer a range of qualifications in;
- Early Years
- Playwork
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
We use a variety of study options including online tools, web-based support clinics as well as the more traditional methods of study. Offering regular, individual one to one support from our tutors as a result our success rates are amoung the highest in the South East.
Website: www.nandbtraining.com
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Tel: 01932 252599
Nacro
Nacro is a national charity with over 40 years experience of working with disadvantaged people and communities to help them build a better future. Our 200 projects across England and Wales support young people to develop skills, gain qualifications and experience work placements to improve their chances of gaining employment or continuing in education.
Website: www.nacro.org.uk
Neighbour Training
We are a purposefully small organisation specialising in friendly and personal relationships with our Learners and Employers. We have excellent working partnerships with a very wide range of businesses throughout Surrey and across its borders, and a team of well trained and commercially experienced staff who take great care to ensure that the training and support offred to all learners is of the highest standard.
We offer Apprenticeships in;
- Accounting (AAT)
- Business & Administration
- Customer Service
- Estate Agency (Sales & Lettings)
- IT for Users
- Management
- Team Leading
- Veterinary Nursing
For us we like to celebrate your success.
Website: www.neighbour-training.co.uk
Email:neighbourtraining@btclick.com
Tel: 01737 842286
NESCOT
Set in the beautiful Surrey countryside Nescot possesses state-of-the-art resources in a spacious and peaceful environment. Our mission is 'to inspire and enable all of our learners to achieve their goals and provide them with the skills they will need in the modern world economy'. NESCOT has a long standing reputation for the provision of high quality Apprenticeship training and we have excellent working relationships with employers many of whom return to us for their apprenticeship training on a regular basis.
Nescot is committed to providing a wide range of Apprenticeship programmes covering;
- Accountancy
- Brickwork
- Business Administration
- Call Centre Operations
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Childcare
- Customer Service
- Electrical
- Gas
- Hairdressing
- Health & Social Care
- Horticulture
- IT
- Management
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools
* New Apprenticeship programmes are being developed all of the time, please check our website for the most up to date listing
We pride ourseleves on the quality of the support we offer to our apprentices, many of whom are nominated and go on to win local and regional awards.
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Tel: 020 8394 8400
Oakleigh Training and Development Ltd
Oakleigh Training and Development (OTD), is a private training provider, delivering and assessing nationally recognised qualifications and Apprenticeships. We are dedicated to providing the best quality service to all our customers and, of course, to our learners. We are a professional and dedicated work based training provider offering a variety of qualifications, which will endeavour to meet the training and development needs of Learners and Employers.
In the following sectors;
- Hospitality; Bar Service & Restaurant Service
- Housekeeping
- Reception
- Customer Service
- Retail
- Team Leading
- Management
Whatever the training, the aim is to make every programme relevant and engaging, from the first to the last day of training. We have extensive experience working with large and small organisations.
Website: www.oakleigh.org.uk
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Tel: 0870 4295253
PDM Training & Consultancy Ltd
PDM Training and Consultancy LTD is recognised accross the UK as a provider of the highest quality and consultancy services and is currently delivering in excess of 7000 qualifications each year to a wide range of public and private sector clients. Through its commitment to delivering high quality, responsive training PDM is one of the only few providers nationally (less than 200) to have gained certification of the government's Training Quality Standard.
PDM's learning programmes including apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and short courses are aimed specifically at providing such training and guarantee high quality delivery and flexibility in meeting employers' needs. PDM has significant experience in delivering apprenticeships and vocational qualifications to the;
- Logistics
- Transport
- Security
- Business Support
- Leadership & Management
- Learning & Development Sectors
PDM is a reliable and well established training provider. The Company is an Investor in People (since 2003), its quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2008 standard (ISO 9001:2000 since 2002) and it holds TQS and Matrix accreditation. Its strong links with Sector Skills Councils and awardind bodies enables it to remain at the forefront of industry specific knowledge and development so that learners benefit from up to date, efficient instruction.
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Tel: 01264 321348
Professional Training Solutions
At PTS the needs of the learners and employers are at the heart of everything we do. Our high quality, flexible and cost effective learning solutions are designed to benefit learners and meet the long term needs of employers. The quality of our staff is fundamental to our business, and is a major factor in the continued high levels of retention and achievement of our students. Our aim is to inspire and enable them to achieve their goals and acquire the skills needed by the economy.
PTS is able to offer a range of qualifications, including Apprenticeships, the the following areas;
- Childcare
- Health & Social Care
- Teaching Assistants
- Management
- Business Admin & Customer Service
We pride ourselves on being able to offer a training solution that is unique and flexible that meets the needs of both the individual learner and the employer.
Website: www.protrain-solutions.co.uk
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Tel: 01252 712945
Surrey Care Trust
The Surrey Care Trust is passionate about people transforming their chances in life through education ... with a difference. We run a rnage of programmes giving young people and adults a second chance to gain the skills and qualifications they need to transform their futures. We also offer practical support in finding employment.
STEPS Ahead delivers the three components of Foundation Learning;
- Personal and Social Development
- Functional Skills
- Vocational Learning
Our Vocational element covers the generic skills needed to suceed in employment, such as team building, communication and customer service. The programme runs four days a week with an extra day for work placements and forward planning. each young person works at his or her own pace and can focus on areas of particular usefulness to them. There is also an action-packed outdoor residential.
Website: www.surreycaretrust.org.uk
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Tel: 07769 647502
Surrey County Council
Are located within Surrey County Council providing nationally recognised qualifications in;
- Hospitality
- Health and Social Care
- Management
- Assessor and Verifier Awards
Website: www.surreycc.gov.uk
Surrey SATRO
Surey Satro aims to help young people in schools and colleges to discover what the world is all about - to enthuse them about the opportunities and help them to realise their potential. As well as teaching construction skills we deliver science workshops and company challenges, run business games and mentoring schemes, hold careeers showcases ..... and much more!
We work in the following sectors;
- Brickwork
- Plumbing
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Electrical
- Painting & Decorating
Surrey SATRO's fleet of mobile classrooms are fully equipped with all the materials and equipment needed to teach practical building skills to young people. Manned by skilled craftsmen, they visit schools and youth organisations throughout Surrey. Students learn transferable skills, devlop self reliance and confidence, and gain a recognized qualification (BTEC, OCN). Schools benefit by providing an alternative to traditional mainstream subjects on their own premises, engaging non- academic students, offering a functional application for Engliah and Maths.
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Tel: 01483 226311
The Skills Partnership Ltd
We are a Learning and Skills Council approved national training provider delivering vocational work-based learning Apprenticeships, nationally recognised qualifications and professional qualifications in the Leisure Industry and Service Sector. A partnership with us is about receiving a quality learning experience that is both supportive and flexible in its approach. Above all it enables individuals to achieve their true development potential.
Website: www.skillspartnership.co.uk
Training the Carer
Training the Carer delivers nationally recognised qualifications and short course training to the care community. Our mission is to offer training courses that enhance the quality of care that the Care Providers deliver as well as accessing an educational experience that learners find practical, enjoyable and contributes to their overall work experience.
Our goals are to ensure that care workers comply with regulatory requirements of the care industry, to assist the Care community with understanding the changing environment and conditions in which they work. Training is developed with the client so as to meet their obligations for mandatory training and enable workers to complete their personal development plans.
Website: www.trainingthecarer.co.uk
Waverley Training Services
Waverley Training Services was established in 1993 as a not for profit division of Waverley Borough Council. WTS contracts with government funded agencies, Young People's Learning Agency and also offers commerical work in various subjects. WTS is situated in Farnham with offices in Godalming attracting learners and employers from both Surrey and Hampshire. Both centres have fully equipped training facilities.
Offering Apprenticeship and work-based training in;
- Business Administration
- Customer Services
- Team Leading
- Retail
- Horticulture
- ICT
- Motor Vehicle Repairs
- Management
All with City and Guilds or their subsidiaries (Lantra for Horticulture and Institute of Managment for Team Leading and Management).
In addition WTS offers Foundation Learning focused on employability skills and personal development, all those work related items essential in life. This included functional skills in Maths, english, and ICT. The vocational strands, Business Administration, Customer Services, Retail, Art & Design and Horticulture. Which means excellent progression routes into further education or employment, gaining qualifications along the way, with recognised awarding bodies essential to your CV. Quality provision with caring and supportive staff ensuring learners become occupationally competent.
Website: www.wts.org.uk
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Tel: 01252 725872
Weir Training Ltd
Weir Training is one of Surrey's leading providers of work-based learning qualifications, delivering flexible training solutions designed to equip your employees with essential skills and qualifications to succeed in today's competitive workplace.
With over 10 years experience providing first class results for a wide range of employers large or small. We offer a lively engaging and rewarding work-based experience. We offer Apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications in the following sectors;
- Retail
- Customer Services
- Business Administration
- Warehousing & Storage
- Team Leading
- Management
- IT
- Sales
In additional to the above, we deliver a variety of off-the-job courses including Customer Service, Word and Excel. Weir Training is in a unique position as it has access to various sources of government funding, which in many cases can result in the full payment of your business training and development needs.
Website: www.weirtraining.co.uk
Email: weirtraining.co.uk
Tel: 01932 567626
West London Training Ltd
West London Training is a private Mechanical Services training provider based in Aldershot, Hampshire. With our purposely developed facility we are able to specialise in apprenticeships for;
- Plumbing
- Electrical Installation
- Gas
We are very proud of our facilities and team. Our trainers consistently produce excellent results, working tirelessly with the students to provide them with the technical knowledge and practical skills to move forward in their careers with confidence and pride. We warmley invite anyone hoping to pursue a career as a plumber, electrician or gas fitter or who is considering employing an appreanticeship to visit the centre for a tour of the facilities. We are pleased to be able to offer apprenticeships to 16 – 65 year olds in the above industries. We have at least four intakes staggered throughout the year and we are open and operational for 48 weeks of the year. With this in mind, we are able to complete a traditional college-based apprenticeship earlier. Although the apprenticeship courses are heavily subsidised, all employers will be invoiced for an employer contribution.
Website: www.wlt-group.com
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Tel: 01252 400370
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