Are you aged 19+ and interested in studying English?

Then join us at Rochdale Training for our courses starting June 2024!

Our Functional Skills course has been developed to help gain essential skills in English. As nationally recognised alternatives to GCSEs, this course focuses on developing practical and functional English skills which can be applied to everyday life both at work and at home. Functional Skills are fundamental, applied skills in English which help people gain the most from life, learning, and work. This training is available for both individuals in work and those looking for work.

Each of our courses follows a scheme of learning covering each topic in detail, with structured professional delivery. This will enable the learner to develop to their full potential and beyond.

Before the start of the course, you will need to complete an initial assessment to establish the level you are currently working at and identify the most appropriate starting level. This will help your tutor assess your individual needs and ensure that you will have the correct support.

Courses Available:

• Functional Skills English Level 1
• Functional Skills English Level 2

Benefits:

• Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
• Develop knowledge to progress into your chosen career
• Support from the tutors and mentor at Rochdale Training
• Benefits will not be affected

Entry Requirements: 

• Candidates must be 19+
• Candidates must be a resident of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside
• You must be committed for the full duration of the course
• Not already enrolled on any other funded course

Overview:

• Between 8 and 20-week courses (depending on your starting point)
• Classroom delivery at Rochdale Training
• All resources provided
• Ongoing constructive feedback
• Dedicated Functional Skills support
• Specific exam preparation

Progression:

Upon completion of this course, candidates will be supported to apply for other training opportunities which could include Apprenticeships.

How to Apply: Contact Lauren Cummins on 01706 631 417 or lcummins@rochdaletraining.co.uk

Casey joined Althams Travel in July 2022 and has recently qualified as a travel consultant. Her Branch Manager and mentor Becci Hughes is proud of how Casey has grown in confidence and knowledge during her Apprenticeship:

“Casey is a valued member of our team and a pleasure to work with. I look forward to seeing her continue to develop in her role and have a successful career as a travel consultant.”

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Talia started with Hays Travel in Bolton in August 2022 and has recently qualified as a Travel Consultant. Talia really recommends a Travel apprenticeship:

"Within this Apprenticeship, I have had training days with Rochdale Training, and this has helped me massively with product and destination knowledge and learning how to build rapport and ask open, closed and probing questions to ensure I can match all customer needs and go the extra mile.  I have also completed e-learning during my apprenticeship, which has really grown my knowledge. I do recommend completing a travel apprenticeship. I can 100% say that my knowledge and confidence has grown massively. Also, my skills and product knowledge have really developed, and I can confidently deal with our diverse range of customers to ensure I exceed their holiday needs."

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Andrea Fielding from Rochdale Training presenting Evie Barker from Althams Travel in Blackburn with her Travel Consultant certificate after gaining the highest possible grade of a Distinction!!

Andrea says: Well done Evie! We are all extremely proud of you and good luck on your future career with Althams Travel! Evie’s quote: 

"I’d always had an interest and passion for travel and when I found there was an Apprenticeship to be a travel consultant,  I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to start my career in the travel industry.

I’ve been working for Altham’s for over a year now and I feel that I made the right decision when choosing the travel industry. I enjoy working in the office, serving clients, and learning new things about travelling and destinations more and more each day. I am really excited about my future at Althams Travel after finishing my Apprenticeship."

In a heart-warming display of camaraderie and sportsmanship, Rochdale Training recently hosted a thrilling football tournament aimed at boosting the well-being of its learners. Organised by the dedicated team at the training centre, the event brought together learners from various disciplines for a day of friendly competition and fun.

Garry Jackson, Electrical Tutor and organiser of the event, shared his excitement, stating, “Planning RTA’s 5-a-side football event was one of the highlights of the year! It was great to see learners from different sections coming together to work as a team, all playing to win the ‘famous’ RTA trophy. We had a fantastic day; all 24 students had a chance to showcase their football skills and their teamwork abilities. Watching the students interact and show their competitive sides in the build-up to this event was a joy to watch. It was an honour to organise RTA’s first football event, and I was very proud to be a part of it. Roll on next year!”

Ryan Griffin, Welding Tutor at Rochdale Training, emphasised the importance of the event, stating, “The event was about giving learners a sense of camaraderie, keeping fit, and having fun at the same time. It was organised to allow learners to interact with each other and boost morale. I was proud to take part in this event as learners enjoyed themselves and new friendships were formed. It also gave the staff involved the opportunity to have fun and explore new ways of engaging learners.”

The sentiment was echoed by Tyler Kershaw, an Engineering Operative Apprentice, who expressed his delight with the tournament. "I thought the event was well organised, and I enjoyed the tournament. It’s nice to come into the centre knowing you're doing something you and others will enjoy; it had a huge positive impact. Garry organised it well, and Ryan had one of the other learners weld a trophy together for the winners, so that was a really nice surprise. I would like to do something like this again as it made me communicate and talk to people in my section I may never have spoken to before doing the tournament."

Nigel Bentley, Machining Tutor, highlighted the event's focus on teamwork and exercise, emphasising its positive impact on learners' mental and physical well-being. "I think the event promoted teamwork and exercise for the learners well; it positively impacts the learner's mental and physical wellbeing and boosted morale. It gave Ryan and Garry a real positive learner/tutor relationship, and it was Garry’s first time leading/organising an event."

The tournament not only provided an opportunity for learners to showcase their sporting skills but also fostered a sense of community and collaboration within Rochdale Training. As learners bonded over the love of the game, barriers were broken, and friendships flourished, creating an environment conducive to both personal and professional growth.

With the resounding success of this event, Rochdale Training looks forward to organising similar initiatives in the future, reaffirming its commitment to the holistic development and well-being of its learners.