Types of training offered at Bentley Training Centre

Types of Training Offered to Clients

14-19 years old and unemployed people 19+

We can provide a wide range of packages to suit individual needs including:

• Advice and Guidance
• Job Search Skills
• Training opportunities, leading to nationally recognised qualifications
• Assistance with Literacy and Numeracy
• Personal Development, team building, confidence building
• Basic IT skills
• Work placements and work tasters
• Introductions to local employers
• Access to the Internet and job vacancies


Nationally recognised qualifications on offer:

• Literacy and Numeracy
• Diploma’s in Construction (not available to 19+ unemployed)
• Preparation for Employment
• Functional skills
• IT skills


Construction training offered – leading to a nationally recognised qualification:

• Joinery
• Bricklaying
• Plumbing
• Painting and Decorating
• Horticulture/ Landscaping

Note: Students aged 16-18 may be eligible to claim EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) - subject to household income. For further information about the EMA scheme and requesting an application pack visit www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema or contact the Student Helpline on 0800 121 8989.

Commercial courses offered – please note fees apply
CPC – Licence
DIY skills – Plumbing, Tiling, Brickwork, Joinery, Painting and Decorating

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Last updated: 03 February 2012 Printable version