Externally-provided Courses and Sessions
75% of firms agreed that more graduates should seek professional qualifications alongside their academic achievements to give employers evidence of their reflective and practical skills. Indeed, employers welcome such external accreditation as this helps to demonstrate that students learn concepts and skills that are relevant to the world of work, meet professional standards and include ethical codes.
Emergency First Aid For The Appointed Person (1 session of 6 hours)
Saturdays 16, 23 October, 6,13, 20, 27 November, 4, 11 December
Times: 0930-1630
Course subject to conditions set down by Welsh Government regarding tiering and the availability of a suitable large premises.
This course covers the essential basics in First Aid such as CPR, bandaging etc. Certification (valid 3 years) is awarded upon successful completion of course activities and assessment. £30 payable for tuition, resources and certification. The certificate is endorsed by The Health and Safety Executive.
We are currently waiting advice regarding face to face teaching before being able to announce any dates for this course. Usual days of delivering this are on Saturdays 0930-1630.
How to book:
- Go to cardiffstudents.com/whatson/skills/
- Look for Emergency 1st Aid and check space availability
- Pay online by debit or credit card
Joining instructions will be sent about one week before each course.
Clubs/Societies - it is possible to block book or maximise spaces on a particular course, subject to availability - please email Steelej@cf.ac.uk
By enrolling onto this course you are acknowledging and accepting that The Skills Development Service will share your name and email with First Aid Supplies & Training for course registration and certification purposes.
CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
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£10.00+VAT fee payable for registration and certification. Subject to securing sponsorship this fee will be refunded to you upon successful completion of the course.
Dates to be confirmed but likely to be 3 separate evenings in February 5-7pm but 5-8pm on day 3 to permit completion of the assessment.
Week 1
Introduction to occupational health and safety, Health & safety law, Risk assessments
Incident reporting & emergency procedures,
Week 2
Common workplace hazards & controls, Hazardous Substances, Workstation Task & Design, Stress In the workplace, Multiple-choice assessment
By enrolling onto this course you are acknowledging and accepting for The Skills Development Service to share your name and email with The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for assessment registration and certification purposes. https://www.cieh.org/privacy-policy/
How to book:
- Go to cardiffstudents.com/whatson/skills/
- Look for CIEH Occupational Health & Safety Payments Page
- Pay online by debit or credit card - deadline 14/02/21
Institue of Leadership and Management.
SDS has teamed up with one of the UK's leading Leadership and Development organisations, and together we offer several opportunities. Firstly there are Short courses at £29 (+VAT) on Leading Authentically and Leading Strategically.
To view the specific content and book a place go to https://www.cardiffstudents.com/whatson/skills/
You have 12 months from enrolment to complete.
If you complete the Certificate or Diploma in Leadership you can have your awards externally accredited by the INSTLM. The cost is just £60.00 (+VAT) and includes a year's student membership giving you access to a wide range of learning resources to further enhance your leadership development. No additional work will be required from you in order to attain this prestigious certification which rewards individual achievement with external recognition. If you are interested having completed either the Certificate or Diploma in Leadership please contact SDS@cf.ac.uk
By availing of these provisions you are acknowledging and accepting that The Skills Development Service will share your name and email with The Institute of Leadership & Management for registration and certification purposes, receiving weekly updates on current leadership issues, and an offer to upgrade to professional membership at the end of your 12 months studying membership.
British Sign Language Level 1.
SDS has teamed up with Deaf Friendly Business Solutions and will be offering Level 1 in British Sign Language accredited by The Institute of British Sign Language.
There are 3 components: receptive skills (1A1), descriptive/presentation skills (1A2) and conversation skills (1A3).
This digital course has over 250 bite sized videos, conversation practice and some virtual conversation opportunities with the teaching staff.
The course is available on any device and is accessible wherever you have internet access. Online for a sneaky 5 minutes, or for a longer session, every time you go online you will be learning more of the language.
The digital Level 1 qualification in British Sign Language has a guided study time of 60 hours and you can study at your own pace.
Commencing Wednesday afternoon 2 February 2022, then online learning with three milestones to be reached - dates to be confirmed.
Optional assessment taking place usually around 6 months after commencing.
Each Wednesday from 9 February there will be a short face to face support tutorial in the Students' Union whereby you will be able to practice what you have learnt with fellow participants under the guidance of a sign language trained "coach."
Costs:
Digital Course: Cost for all tuition and resources is £104.00+VAT and the optional assessment to achieve the Certificate (payable nearer the time upon registration) is £105.00+ VAT.
Payment for the course allows access for 12 months and exams can be set at any point in the 12 months following the start date.
Bookings:
https://www.cardiffstudents.com/jobs-skills/skills-development-service/signing-up/
then https://www.cardiffstudents.com/ents/event/22573/
"I really enjoyed undertaking the level 1 BSL and meeting others on the course - It helped give me an awareness of how deaf people in particular view and understand the world and language as well as it is a different, visual mindset. " (Cardiff student 2020-21 course).
By enrolling onto this course you are acknowledging and accepting that The Skills Development Service will share your name and email with Deaf Friendly Business Solutions for registration, tuition and certification purposes.
The Pacific Institute® STEPS® to Excellence for Personal Success
Dates to follow: Due to the large interactive content in this course, it will be suspended until face to face teaching officially resumes. Interest /enquiries to Steelej@cf.ac.uk
Intended dates: 23 February, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 March 2022 130-530pm.
During the completion of my first Pacific Institute® programme back in 1999 I noticed two words that everyone taking part agreed on: "Powerful stuff!" As a loyal and committed Master Facilitator of the Pacific Institute®, I am therefore delighted to be able to bring you this "powerful stuff" to the University. (John Steele).
Have you: Hit an obstacle with an assignment?
Are you: Worried about your career after graduating?
Have you: Ever wondered how to raise your self-esteem and keep it there?
Have you: Been ridiculed or put down in the past that it colours how you view yourself?
Are you: Interested in setting a vision that can enable you to go for a career and a lifestyle that you feel you really deserve?
If you’ve answered yes to any of these or would like to think in a positive way and change the way you live your life then sign up for The Pacific Institute® STEPS® course. We will help you change in ways that YOU want to change, we won't force you.
The STEPS® programme is designed to help you to unlock your potential by encouraging you to take a fresh look at your lives. It helps you to see how much you are truly capable of achieving and offers tools to help you make it happen. It enables you to realise that life is full of opportunities and shows you how you can pursue these opportunities with confidence.
"The STEPS programme was the standout thing for me, it enabled me to tell myself to go for that new job, to live abroad and to persevere with life challenges" (former STEPS participant).
Regarding employability, it enables you to take greater control of your work situation, to become solution focused. It also provides a common language of vision for achievement, which extends the range of possibilities for improving the quality of life, both within the workplace and beyond.
Students who successfully complete the course will receive an additional self study audio-assimilation resource which downloads to an ipad/iphone/pc.
This would normally cost around £300 privately but we can offer it to you for £50.00 and this may be refunded upon successful completion if we are successful in obtaining funding. All we ask is that you attend each session and actively participate in the whole course.
Course certificated by The Pacific Institute®
By enrolling onto this course you are acknowledging and accepting that The Skills Development Service will share your name and email with Dare Training/The Pacific Institute for registration and certification purposes.
Code First For Girls
https://codefirstgirls.org.uk/about-us/
Code First For Girls.
Being able to code is such a valuable skill to have, no matter what your field of study is. Tech touches every industry, from building websites, to understanding data, to developing technology that helps solve real-world problems like climate change and disease prevention.
A free course designed to fit around your full-time studies and delivered across 50+ locations. You’ll combine content, action and community to learn the skills you need to break into the technology industry.
To be eligible you must be aged 18-23 OR have studied in the last two years OR be a student at a University.
Course commences 20 October 2021
Bookings at https://share.hsforms.com/1-_HsawOGQheyQepj64zWXA8o274