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ITA Funded Courses

The ITA Individual Training Account is an excellent way for learners to improve their skills and knowledge, whist making themselves ready for employment.

We offer various packaged courses, which offer learners an opportunity to engage in learning from the comfort of their own home.

All ITA approved courses are available now and come with an additional Covid-19 training course, which provides learners with the knowledge concerning infection control for when they enter work environment.

Working closely with leaners to provide full trainer support throughout the program.

Do You Qualify

You could receive up to £200 towards a single course or training episode per year. ITA funding could be right for you if you’re: 

  • Aged 16 or over 
  • Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme 
  • Unemployed and looking to get back into work 
  • Employed, earning less than £22,000 per year and looking to progress in or change your job 
  • Resident in Scotland 

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The Highfield Award for CCTV Operators (Public Space Surveillance) in the Private Security Industry (Scotland) at SCQF Level 6 is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). This qualification is supported by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), who regulate the private security industry.

 

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a CCTV operator and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply for the relevant SIA CCTV Operators licence, which will allow you to work in the following areas (plus many more);

Public space CCTV control rooms

The Highfield Award for Security Officers in the Private Security Industry (Scotland) at SCQF Level 6 is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). This qualification is supported by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), who regulate the private security industry.

 

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a security officer and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply for the relevant SIA Security Officer licence, which will allow you to work in the following areas (plus many more);

 

Construction sites

Retail and shopping centres

Non-residential buildings

Transport hubs

And all other non-alcohol related premises

 

To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is fully online and is aimed at those who wish to work in Home Care or a Care Home. On completion of this course the learner will be invited to complete an application form and an interview for a reputable Home Care provider. COURSE CONTENT / TOPICS COVERED: The role of a Support Worker, National Care Standards, Legislation, Governance, Care Planning / Advance Care Planning (including End of Life / Palliative Care), Adult Support and Protection, Medication Awareness, Dementia (Informed Level), Infection Prevention and Control, Tissue Viability, Skin Integrity, Hand Hygiene, Continence Care, Basic Food Hygiene.

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A flexible course which incorporates everything you need to gain a CSCS Card. The course includes health and safety training, the Highfield Level 1 qualification: Health and Safety in a Construction Environment, the CITB Health and Safety Operatives Test and the application of your CSCS Card. Health and Safety in a Construction Environment: This qualification gives people who are already working, or wanting to work, in the construction industry, the essential knowledge to manage health and safety. Passing this qualification also allows you to take your CITB test and to apply for your CSCS card. 

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The Highfield Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry (Scotland) at SCQF Level 6 is awarded by Highfield Qualifications and sits on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). This qualification is supported by the Security Industry Authority (SIA), who regulate the private security industry.

 

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a door supervisor and is based on the relevant SIA specification for learning and qualifications. On completion of this course, you will be able to apply for the relevant SIA Door Supervisors licence, which will allow you to work in the following areas (plus many more);

Pubs

Nightclubs

Events which are licenced to sell alcohol

Construction sites

Retail and shopping centres

Non-residential buildings

Transport hubs

And all other non-alcohol related premises

To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over.

This Training package is designed for learners looking for employment within the retail sector. It includes some excellent courses, designed to raise awareness and knowledge in some important risk areas within the retail environment. Courses include; Level 2 Health and Safety Level 2 Customer Service The course also comes with the fantastic COVID-19 secure e-learning course, which highlights the risks associated with Covid-19 and how to minimize this within a retail environment. These training courses are ideal for learners to complete, and will give customers peace of mind that staff are being as safe as possible.

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