EDGE - Courses for Employers

The EDGE is a partnership of Cumbrian training providers that work together to deliver ESF skills contracts for the benefit of Cumbrian businesses and their workforce

Introduction

Lakes College is an approved delivery partner and along with the partnership are currently delivering the Skills Support for the Workforce contract in Cumbria which has funding available until 2023.

Carlisle College is the accountable body for the contract which is funded by the European Social Fund, co-financed by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and supported by Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership.

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What's available?

Funded training opportunities for Cumbria SME’s and their employees to support business growth and support the achievement of higher level skills.
Support for businesses undergoing industrial restructure with funded training and employability support for staff at risk of redundancy.

Eligibility

Eligible businesses must have a base in Cumbria and employ less than 250 employees. Those who are self-employed are also eligible for support.
Employees must be aged over 16 years of age and be a resident in the UK

Funded courses available

Level 2 Courses

RQ Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines
RQ Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
RQ Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
RQ Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
RQ Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
RQ Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
RQ Understand the role of the social care worker
RQ Introducation to communication in health & social care
RQ Causes and Spread of Infection
RQ Principles of communication in adult social care settings
RQ Introductory Awareness of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
RQ Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges
RQ Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
RQ Communication In care settings
RQ Handle information in care settings
RQ Implement person-centred approaches in care settings
RQ Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings
RQ Responsibilities of a Care Worker
RQ Duty of Care
RQ Safeguarding and protection in care settings
RQ The principles of infection prevention and control
RQ Causes and Spread of infection
RQ Provide Support for Mobility
RQ Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan
RQ Undertake agreed pressure area care
RQ Care for the Elderly
RQ Support independence in the tasks of daily living
RQ Dementia Awareness
RQ Support Individuals to manage Continence
RQ Support individuals who are distressed
RQ Support individuals to meet personal care needs
RQ Support individuals to eat and drink
RQ rovide support to manage pain and discomfort
RQ Provide Support for Sleep
RQ Promotion of General health and well-being
RQ Prepare individuals for healthcare activities
RQ Assist the practitioner to carry out healthcare activities
RQ Monitor and maintain the environment and resources and after health care activities
RQ Support activities for individuals and groups that promote well-being
RQ Support individuals in the use of assistive living technology
RQ Support individuals to meet nutritional and hydration needs
RQ Understand the Principles of positive behaviour Support
RQ Provide Support for therapy session
RQ Understand how to support individuals with foot care
RQ Support person-centred thinking, planning and review
RQ Contribute to the support of positive risk-taking for individuals
RQ Support care plan activities
RQ Understand the impact of acquired brain injury on individuals
RQ Support individuals with acquired brain injury and their families and carers
RQ Understand autism spectrum condition (ASC)
RQ Support Individuals with dementia
RQ Diabetes Awareness
RQ Awareness of end of life care
RQ Understanding Learning disabilities
RQ Contribute to supporting individuals with learning disabilities to access health care
RQ Contribute to the support of individuals with multiple conditions and/or disabilities
RQ Understanding mental health
RQ Support mental well-being and mental health
RQ Parkinsons disease awareness
RQ Awareness of sensory loss
RQ Support stroke care management
RQ Provide agreed support for foot care
RQ Diabetes Awareness
RQ Cleaning,decontamination and waste management
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques
Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (VRQ)
Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (VRQ)
Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques
Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security
Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment
Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
Certificate in Understanding Working with People with Mental Health Needs
Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Non regulated SFA formula funded provision, Level 2, Health and Social Care, 21 to 44 hrs, PW B

Level 3 Courses

RQ Understand the factors affecting older people
RQ Promote communication in health & social care
RQ Understand positive risk taking for individuals with disabilities
RQ Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach
RQ Understand sensory loss
RQ Principles of self-directed support
RQ Level 3Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
RQ Understand how to support individuals with autistic spectrum conditions
RQ Understand the process and experience of dementia
RQ Understand physical disabilities
RQ Understand advanced care planning
RQ End Of Life and dementia care
RQ Support families who are affected by acquired brain injury
RQ Support families who have a child with a disability
RQ Support individuals to access housing and accommodation services
RQ Support individuals at end of life
RQ Identify and act upon immediate risk of danger to substance misusers
RQ Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists
RQ Award in Awareness of Dementia

Level 4 Courses

RQ Promote professional development
RQ Work In partnership in health and social care and children and young people’s setting
RQ Recruitment and selection within health and social care or children and young peoples setting
RQ Manage induction in health and social care or children and young peoples settings
RQ Manage finance within own area of responsibility in health and social care or children and young peoples setting
RQ Manage physical resources
RQ Understand partnership working
RQ Understand how to manage a team
RQ Understanding professionsl supervision practice
RQ Support individuals to access education, training or employment
RQ Understand the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and experiencing poverty and disadvantage

What next?

To book your place and for any enquiries, please contact shortcourseenquiries@lcwc.ac.uk or call 01946 839300. Joining instructions will then be forwarded to you.

If you want to find out more about The Edge please visit www.theedgeincumbria.co.uk