Professional Development – Course Finder

The Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671: 2018 (2382-18) (18th Edition) course provides a comprehensive guide to fulfilling the requirements of BS 7671: (2018) and is taught to the 18th Edition.

The AAT Accounting Advanced Diploma Level 3 course will offer further training in a number of accounting activities.  On successful completion, students could progress to the Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4

The AAT Accounting Certificate Level 2 course is an ideal introduction to accountancy which explores the fundamental concept of double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance.

Get the skills you need to become a financial team leader or set up your own practice with the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting.

This qualification is perfect for young people and those taking their first step on the career ladder. As well as getting a taster of what it’s like to work in a professional environment, you will pick up accounting terms and get support with literacy and numeracy.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy. It is a postgraduate qualification, which provides access and exemption to students who wish to pursue their studies at Masters level.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy. It is a postgraduate qualification, which provides access and exemption to students who wish to pursue their studies at Masters level.

This Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) J.I.B. Qualification endorses the City & Guilds Emta NVQ Level 3 qualification. The JIB sets the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contracting industry.

The Pre-Assessment Training for Achievement Measurement 2 J.I.B. Qualification AM2 is an insight into your ability to successfully complete the Achievement Measurement 2.

As a BPEC accredited training and assessment centre we are dedicated to offering a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector.

Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) – Successful completion of the 2 day assessment results in a Level 2 Brickwork NVQ Diploma.

This City & Guilds Level 2 qualification demonstrates learners have achieved the minimum industry standards and can work competently with the latest equipment and techniques.

The Combined Level 3 Certificate in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 239-50) and Periodic Inspection, Testing and Reporting of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391-51) award is ideal for qualified electricians wishing to update their knowledge of electrical installation techniques.

The City & Guilds Working at Height: Tower & Mast Climbing Techniques qualification demonstrates that learners have achieved the minimum industry standards and can work competently with the latest equipment and techniques.

This Introduction to Networking course is the first in a series of four semesters that make up the full CCNA qualification. Students who successfully complete Semesters 1 to 4 are eligible to take the CCNA certification exam.

This course builds on CCNA1 Introduction to Networking covering theoretical concepts and practical application of switching and routing techniques, gaining hands-on-experience in the design and configuration of a small network using typical switches and routers.

By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with network protocols, such as OSPF, EIGRP and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

Individuals with an interest in a career providing mortgage advice or those wishing to do a refresher course. CeMAP is recognised by employers and clients as a mark of excellence and professionalism.

This course addresses the legal and practical aspects of dealing with the problems of environmental noise pollution, which brings about duties for all industrial companies and local authorities in connection with the measurement, assessment and control of environmental noise.

COCN1 – Core Commercial Natural Gas Safety is a pre-requisite assessment for all other assessments within the commercial sector which covers all aspects of gas safety and legislation. Like domestic, there is also a core gas qualification required to work on commercial installations.

Ideal for those looking to become professional pastry chefs or develop patisserie skills to a professional standard, hobbyists who enjoy this area of cookery and for employees looking to further their skills.

These qualifications enable refrigeration engineers to meet legal requirements in relation to the qualifications required to work with Fluorinated Greenhouse Gasses, otherwise known as F Gasses.

The L1 / L2 / L3 City & Guilds welding awards are designed for a range of abilities: from beginners who need basic welding training, to experienced welders who want to develop specialist skills.

The Commercial Appliances Training focuses on ACS assessment in appliances to include: overhead radiant plaque, tube heaters direct, indirect fired heating appliances and boosters

On completion delegates will be able to make the gas connection to commercial pipework in excess of 28mm diameter, requiring the system to be proved gas tight and purged of air

The Autodesk Inventor for New Users is a 2-day training course that will equip participants with the introductory understanding that is necessary to use the Autodesk Inventor software for the purpose of 2D sketching and 3D parametric modelling.

Core changeover from natural gas to LPG core in Permanent Dwellings, Residential Park Homes and Leisure Accommodation Vehicles.

The CCN1 – Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety is a pre-requisite assessment for all other appliance assessments and covers all aspects of gas safety and legislation

Based on the current national standards and certificated through City & Guilds, this course provides candidates with a framework for demonstrating their competence as customer service providers

The Electrical Awareness two day course covers both theory and practical training in relation to basic domestic electrical circuits, electrical regulations and electrical principles.

This course is designed for candidates who wish to complete the City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Level 3 with an aim to becoming a JIB registered electrician.

Colchester Institute can offer a selection of First Aid courses for companies looking to train a number of members of staff. These courses will enable delegates to increase their knowledge and skills to carry out their work more effectively.

The GWO Basic Safety Training aims enable delegates to look after themselves and others working in the industry by having the knowledge and skills and, in case of an emergency, the ability to meet emergency training requirements and provide the adequate response.

This course will take you through the correct set up and shut down of the Oxy- Acetylene and Oxy-Propane mobile cutting equipment, the flame types produced and how to check your equipment is in good working order.

We also offer modules from the CMI Level 3 and 5 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas as stand-alone qualifications. These modules are delivered online and require 3 x one hour sessions to complete. These are available as both accredited and uncredited qualifications.

To become a nominated tester (NT) for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles (cars, private buses and light commercial vehicles) you must have an accepted qualification or accreditation at Level 3 or above.

The NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography is aimed at qualified and GDC registered Dental Nurses.

OFTEC have set specific pre-requisite entry requirements for candidates wishing to enter the training and/or assessment process. This ensures that candidates have the necessary required level of experience/knowledge before being permitted entry to the scheme.

An Oral Health Educator can complement the role of the dental hygienist. The NEBDN Certificate is not just about developing professionally from a registered dental nurse to an Oral Health Educator. This qualification is also about growing both professionally and on a personal level; developing self-confidence and self-belief.

This course is designed for adult learners aged 19 years or over whom have been working within the plumbing industry for minimum of five years, and wish to gain a recognised plumbing qualification. It is essential that you are either employed or self employed and are covered by Public Liability Insurance.

The Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing) Practical Course covers the legal requirement for PAT Testing and does not require participants to take a City & Guilds theory examination.

Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) – Successful completion of the 2 day assessment results in a Level 2 Site Carpentry or Bench Joinery NVQ Diploma. Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years industry experience. It is essential that you are either employed or self employed and are covered by Public Liability Insurance.

The (TAQA) Internal Quality Assurance Award/Certificate qualification sets the standard for those involved in or Managing the Internal Quality Assurance of the assessment process within an Approved Centre. All Approved Centres should have an Internal Quality Assurer to liaise with the awarding body and act as a Quality Assurance Manager.

The TAQA qualifications set the standard for those involved in assessing qualifications that are regulated (for example by an external awarding body). The Assessor Award delivery is designed to be “candidate friendly” and involves extensive one-to-one support for candidates.

Welder Coding Service – If your requirement is to obtain welding procedures and/or qualifications in accordance with BS EN 15614, BS EN 287 or ASME IX, Colchester Institute can help.

Learn the health and safety procedures needed to reduce the danger involved in working in confined spaces. This course provides delegates with a complete understanding of the dangers involved with confined spaces.