Education & Training
Functional Skills:
ESOL Courses:
Training courses:
Functional Skills English Level 1 and Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent - Pearson Accredited
All classes are face to face (subject to Covid-19 regulations) and take place twice a week.
Funding may be available for those that are in employment, please enquire within.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2 – GCSE Equivalent - Pearson Accredited
The course duration will last for 3 weeks
and there will be 2 exams at the end of the course.
The assessment includes a calculator and a non-calculator section.
Class sizes shall be between 5-20
All classes are face to face (subject to Covid-19 regulations) and take place twice a week.
-Funding may be available for those that are in employment, please enquire within.
ESOL Entry 1, 2 ,3, Level 1 and 2- Trinity College London Accredited
All classes are face to face (subject to Covid-19 regulations) and take place twice a week.
Funding may be available for those that are in employment, please enquire within.
Free LEVEL 1 & 2, Online courses via Zoom, available for those already in employment or actively looking for work.
Basic Life Support Training – Level 1, one day, 10.00am – 4.00pm.
Use of resuscitation methods, including: use of an AED and much more
How to provide first aid to an unconscious casualty? choking causality etc.
Assessment of training will follow straight after training and certificates given.
Pearson BTEC level 3 award in education and training- 10 week delivery – 2 hour sessions Accredited
It is an introductory teaching qualification
How to plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate basic teaching and learning sessions, in a variety of teaching or training contexts
Awareness of Dementia, Level 2, 2 hours Accredited
How to recognise signs and symptoms of the more common forms of dementia and how they impact the individual.
Different models of dementia, both medical and social.
Examine the way in which dementia impacts the everyday life of individuals who have dementia and the potential impact on them of other people’s behaviour and attitudes towards them.
Understand Mental ill Health, Level 2, 2 hours Accredited
This unit will give you knowledge of the main forms of mental ill health according to the psychiatric classification system. You will consider the strengths and limitations of this system and look at alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress.
Learn about the ways that mental ill health can affect the lives of individuals and the people who play an important role in their lives. This is vital to understanding the wider and sometimes unseen impact of mental ill health. By looking at social factors, such as discrimination and stigma
To develop a deeper understanding of mental ill health and its consequences. You will also consider the benefits of early intervention in promoting mental health and wellbeing.
Equality and Diversity training -Level 2, 2.5 hours Accredited
This unit introduces the knowledge and skills to enable you to work in a fair and inclusive way
You will explore the meaning of diversity, equality, inclusion and discrimination
You will consider the importance of non-discriminatory practice by looking at its impact on individuals and those who work in the sector
You will explore the promotion of equality and investigate ways to adapt services to meet individuals’ diverse needs, assessing the benefits to users of services of doing so.
Introduction to the Impact of Acquired Brain Injury – L2, 2.5 hours per sessions, 2 sessions Accredited
Will provide knowledge and understanding of what the term ‘Acquired Brain Injury’ means.
It will consider causes, treatments, and how behavioural changes would need person centred approaches.
Diabetes Awareness – 3 hours
Provide an understanding of what diabetes is and its prevalence in the UK
Know the cause of diabetes, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed
Understand how diabetes is treated and how it can be prevented
Understand the importance of supporting people with a diabetes
Implement diabetes awareness measures in the workplace.
Children’s safeguarding – 2 hours Accredited
Know about the legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding the
welfare of children and young people including e-safety
Know what to do when children or young people are ill or injured, including emergency procedures
Know how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused, harmed or bullied
Adult’s Safeguarding Level 2, 2 hours Accredited
Know how to recognise signs of abuse
Know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse
Understand the national and local context of safeguarding and protection from abuse
Know how to recognise and report unsafe practices
Understand principles for online safety
Introduction to Physical Disability, Level 2, 2.5 hours Accredited
Introduces the different types of physical disability, their causes and how individuals may be affected in different ways.
Will provide awareness of knowledge of a range of disabilities and their effects on individual’s lives and as appropriate their life opportunities
End of Life Care Awareness, Level 2, 2.5 hours per session, 2- 3 sessions
Will support learning about different perspectives on death and dying, and recognise the importance of the policies that support practice in the setting.
It will develop knowledge of the different factors that can affect communication in end of life care and of the services that are available for end of life care users.
The Causes and spread of Infection, Level 2, 2 hours Accredited
Will help you to understand the causes and transmission modes of infection.
Differences between infection and colonisation
The areas of infection and the types of infection caused by different microorganisms.
Give you an understanding of the methods of transmission
The conditions needed for microorganisms to grow and the routes of entry into the body, including the key factors that encourage infection.
The Causes and Spread of Infection, Level 2, 2 hours Accredited
Will help you to understand the causes and transmission modes of infection
Differences between infection and colonisation
The areas of infection and the types of infection caused by different micro-organisms
Give you an understanding of the methods of transmission
The conditions needed for micro-organisms to grow and the routes of entry into the body, including the key factors that encourage infection
Autistic Spectrum Conditions Awareness, Level 2, 2.5 per hour session, 2 – 3 sessions Accredited
Introduces Autistic Spectrum Conditions.
Explores areas of the conditions and their effects on individuals and the care needs.
Recognising and managing Stroke Symptoms, 2.5 hours per session, 2 sessions Accredited
Will provide learners knowledge and understanding of what a stroke is and how to recognise when a stroke is happening.
Learners will gain an understanding of the risk factors associated with stroke and how they are managed.
Learning will cover how important an emergency response, treatment and management is to the outcome for the individual who has suffered a stroke.
Medication Awareness, Accredited Course, 3 hours (Health and Social Care) Accredited
Understand the legislation that affects the administration of medicines
Describe how medication should be stored and recorded
Understand the different types of medication and how they work
Follow protocols and policies when receiving, storing and recording medicines
Describe common adverse reactions to medication
Understand the differences in protocols between various healthcare provisions
Early Years Health & Safety – Workshop, 2 hours
Understand the legislation and regulations in relation to H & S
Understand how to assess H & S
Understand how to keep children safe and secure
Understand how to respond to accidents & Emergencies
Understand how to carry out physical care routines
Understand prevention & infection control in EY settings
Understand how to maintain records
Health and Social Care – Health & Safety – Workshop 2 hours
Understand own responsibilities & others in respect of H & S
Understand the use of risk assessments
Understand procedures of responding to accidents and sudden illness
Understand how to reduce the spread of infection
Understand how to move and handle equipment safely
Understand how to handle hazardous substances and materials
Understand how to promote fire safety in the work setting
Understand how to implement security measure in the work setting
Know how to manage own stress
Principles of Customer Service – level 2, 6 sessions over 12 weeks Accredited
To provide learners with an introduction to the underpinning knowledge and attitudes required for working within a customer service environment.
The qualification is suitable for learners who want to work in customer service and who may already have some experience in a customer service-related role, and require a short course to help them better understand the concepts that inform the principles and practices of customer service.
Child Care Level 2 (One-year course) Course Registration fee Accredited
With this qualification, learners are much more employable and can go and work in a rewarding Nursery Nurse role. With units ranging from safeguarding to child development, the course gives a broad knowledge of child care and prepares learners to work in the child care sector.
Health & Social Care, Level 2 (One-year course) Course Registration fee Accredited
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to develop the fundamental technical skills and underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in the job role. These cover the following areas: communication, personal development, equality and inclusion, duty of care, safeguarding, person-centred approaches, health and safety and handling information.
Traineeships
We will be holding, this June, a variety of traineeships to help those looking to gain experience or some qualification to help further their careers.
Enrolment for the traineeship is currently underway! If anyone is between the ages of 18-24, and would like to increase their chances of gaining employment, contact our Traineeships Coordinator at DET using the details given below
Traineeship package information. . .
Compulsory courses (unless exemption applies*):
Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
Essential Digital Skills Qualification (ESDQ)
Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Literacy
Level 1 & 2 Functional Skills Numeracy
Optional courses (if you have completed all the above, you must undertake one of the following courses):
Level 2 Certificate in Hospitality & Catering Principles
Level 1 Certificate in Health & Social Care
Level 2 Certificate in Health & Social Care
Certificate in Customer Service
Certificate in Business Admin
Work Preparation & 4-Week Work Placement
You must be: 18-24, and not in full-time education or employment.
Traineeship course duration: 12 weeks (3 months), excluding work placement.
For any Education & Training related enquiries, please contact our admin team at aegis@muathtrust.org
or you can call the number: 0121 753 7788