The Employer Hub is situated in the heart of Lancaster & Morecambe College, providing technical and professional education.
We offer a host of full-cost courses for those wanting to gain professional qualifications required to progress in their careers.
We are also pleased to announce that we have secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which is part of the new government initiative As a college we will be supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, volunteers and our local community with training and development in line with the local skills demand. We will also be supporting businesses with decarbonation and promoting awareness of sustainable practices.
Have a look through our new Adult Course Guide at all the courses available to enquire about today.
3 December
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
1 day course, £125
This short intensive one-day course covers all topics necessary to meet the Health and Safety Executive’s requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work which complies with the Health and Safety (first Aid) Regulations 1981.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521223 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
4 December
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
1 day course, £125
This short intensive one-day course covers all topics necessary to fully understand the Personal Licence Holders Handbook, followed by a short multiple choice examination
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521223 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Coming soon
1 day course
Short entry level course covering the essentials of health and safety in the workplace. It is aimed at all employees in all types of organisations.
The course is divided into 4 modules: -
There are no entry requirements for this certificate, however it is important that you have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the course. The assessment will involve a 30 question, multi-format exam with hazard spotting exercises.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521511 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
27, 28 & 29 January 2025
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
3 day course, £350
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of health and safety management in the workplace. It is aimed at all employees in any organisation, but particularly team leaders, supervisors and managers. This course will providing the knowledge, skills and confidence to contribute towards an organisation’s health and safety agenda.
The course is arranged into seven modules:
There are no entry requirements for this certificate, however it is important that you have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the course. To achieve your IOSH Managing safely certificate you must complete a 30-question exam and a worked based risk assessment.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521511 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Coming soon
1 day course
The IOSH Leading Safely course covers everything you need to know to boost productivity, increase profits, enhance corporate reputation and strengthen your brand by improving your organisation’s safety and health practices. This course is aimed at anyone in a senior management or leadership role.
The course covers
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that you have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. You will use the diagnostic tool, accessed via a mobile app, to identify your current safety and health position against a set of critical questions. The tool recommends the actions you should take. At the end of the course you will make a commitment to a personal action plan to improve your safety and health management, and your organisations’ safety and health management.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521511 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Coming soon
1 day course
The IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors course provides a complete understanding of the moral, legal and business case for proactive safety, health and risk management, strategic safety and health management, and its integration into business management systems and procedures. This course is intended for senior staff with operational or strategic accountability for an organisation.
The course covers:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification, however it is important that you have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the syllabus. To complete this course, you must pass the IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors personal commitment assignment, which consists of an action plan relating to the learning on the course; you must write up to three actions that you commit to taking in your workplace appropriate to your level of responsibility. Each commitment must state an outcome goal, a performance goal and a process goal that is relevant to your level of responsibility within your organisation.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521511 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Coming soon
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
3 day course, £400
This 18th Edition 3-day course covers the New Regulations which became mandatory in January 2019.
The course is aimed at Electrical Engineers, who are looking to update existing qualifications, as well as those wanting to join a government approved Part P scheme provider.
Apply here
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521223 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Coming soon
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
5 day course, £700
This 5-day course is suitable for experienced electricians looking to improve skills and understanding of Initial Verification & Periodic Inspection & Testing of Electrical Installations. The course covers inspecting and testing of new, existing single, and three-phase installation in line with the requirements of BS 7671, as well as the correct completion of certification and reporting.
Apply here
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521223 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
18, 25 October, 1, 7 & 8 November
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
5 day course, £700
The SMSTS course is one of the most highly respected qualifications for persons who are responsible for the management of construction activities such as construction, building maintenance or facilities management. Many employers insist that all their site managers hold the certificate.
Site Management Safety Training Scheme Refresher (SMSTS- R)
21 & 22 November
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
2 day course, £360
The Site Management Safety Training Scheme – Refresher (SMSTS-R) course is for candidates who have previously passed the full Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) course or subsequent refresher course and can provide proof of attendance.
Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)
3 & 4 November
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
2 day course, £320
This is a two-day course and is intended for those who have, or are about to acquire, supervisory responsibilities. It provides supervisors with an understanding of health, safety, welfare and environmental issues, as well as their legal responsibilities relevant to their work activities. It will highlight the requirement to promote health and safety to supervise effectively.
Health & Safety Awareness
27 September
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
1 day course, £160
This Site Safety Plus course is a popular route for anyone looking to take their first step towards obtaining a CSCS Labourers (Green) Card. This one day course can be for those who have entered, or are about to enter, the construction and civil engineering industry. The course gives candidates an awareness of health and safety and how it affects their daily role.
For further information or to book a place contact 01524 521223 or
employerengagement@lmc.ac.uk
Are you a budding entrepreneur or do have a business start-up idea, but not sure of the next step?
We are offering with the support of the UK Shared Prosperity fund, a number of short 1-day courses to support business start-ups and entrepreneurs.
Wednesday 15 January 2025, 1pm - 4pm
Employer Hub at Lancaster & Morecambe College
This half-day session will look at both personal and business SWOT and TOWS analysis and you will be guided through this process by our expert Tutor and entrepreneur Keith Robertson.
Wednesday 12 February 2025, 10am - 4pm
Employer Hub at Lancaster & Morecambe College
This session will look at Business Planning and you will be supported in creating a 3–5-year business plan in a format appropriate to your business. We will look at the key milestones and strategic objectives as well as the legal and financial implications of running a business. We will look at the financial aspects of your business, including how to fund it and how to look after your money and consider any start-up costs.
Additional Support
In addition to this we can offer support with marketing your business and finance and have the following courses currently available.
We are pleased to announce that we have secured funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) which is part of the new government Levelling Up Project. As a college we will be supporting local businesses, entrepreneurs, volunteers and our local community with training and development in line with the local skills demand. We will also be supporting businesses with decarbonation and promoting awareness of sustainable practices.
Friday 7 February 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
The course consists of the following units:
Friday 14 February 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
The course consists of the following unit:
Friday 21 February 2025, 9.30am to 12.30pm
The course consists of the following units:
We are pleased to be able to deliver, in conjunction with The Consult Centre and through the support of the UKSPF Project and Levelling Up fund, a suite of workshops to support businesses and our community.
Friday 6 December | 10-1pm
Employer Hub @ LMC
This workshop will guide you through devising a strategic content plan tailored to your business goals. Learn how to create, schedule, and manage compelling content that resonates with your audience.
Outcomes:
Friday 22 November | 10-4pm
Employer Hub @ LMC
Friday 10 January | 10-4pm
Employer Hub @ LMC
This course is designed to take you from beginner to pro on LinkedIn, step by step you are guided on design, optimise and create an engaging LinkedIn Company Page and Profile that will attract commercial opportunities plus followers and engage your audience.
Outcomes:
Friday 24 January | 10-4pm
Employer Hub @ LMC
Harness the power of Facebook's MetaSuite in this insightful workshop. Discover how to utilise its suite of tools to enhance your business's online presence and engagement.
Outcomes:
Coming soon
Face to Face delivery in the Employer Hub @ LMC
Navigate the world of social media with confidence after this comprehensive workshop. We'll delve into the key platforms, exploring who uses them and how to decide which ones merit your time and energy.
Outcomes:
Coming soon
Tuesday & Wednesday 1 & 2 October | 6-9pm
On-line delivery via Zoom, this course is delivered over 2 sessions
Unlock the potential of email marketing with this foundational MailChimp workshop. Learn how to craft engaging campaigns, manage subscriber lists, and analyse campaign performance.
Outcomes:
Coming soon
Employer Hub @ LMC
To book your place please email UKSPF@lmc.ac.uk or call 01524 521223 for further information.
If you aspire to attain a leadership position in the future, the best way to prepare yourself is to demonstrate key leadership characteristics. Whether you’re a leader in an official capacity, or a team member who seeks greater responsibility, adopting, practicing, and applying the aspiring leader’s principles will support you to develop the key characteristics and traits to achieve personal and professional objectives.
The sessions will explore the following key themes and will be delivered in a collaborative, experiential format. This will support you to explore issues you may encounter and identify possible solutions to move forward.
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Do you spend your working day being busy from the minute you arrive at work until the time you leave but achieve very little? You will learn an array of tools and techniques to help you work smarter not harder and control events rather than be controlled by them.
Coming soon
In this session we will take a whistle stop tour of past and current theories to help you to navigate the complex landscape of leadership and management. The sessions will support you to build your knowledge and understanding and offer you an opportunity to learn more about the key theories used in business. The sessions will aim to enhance your confidence and understanding of the characteristics and behaviours you can adopt when applying theory to practice.
Coming soon
Leaders who believe their talents can be developed – through learning, practice, and hard work – have a growth mindset. Those with a growth mindset continuously learn throughout their careers to stay current with the best practices and trends in their industry. They adapt to the changing dynamics of the contemporary workplace, identify opportunities for personal growth, and, most importantly, apply their new knowledge and skills to support the development of their team.
Coming soon
To truly motivate others to accomplish great things, you’ll need to be able to share your ideas persuasively and ensure your messages are received as intended. Effective communication is at the root of the ability of a leader to engage, align, inspire, and move people to act.
Coming soon
Our ability to understand and regulate our feelings is what psychologists often call “emotional intelligence” Leaders who have a high level of emotional intelligence enjoy a variety of benefits, including a heightened sense of self-awareness, an exceptional ability to understand others, a broad and diverse social network, greater motivation, and a higher income.
Coming soon
The way we perceive ourselves can be much different than the way our colleagues perceive us due to unconscious bias. The best leaders exercise self-awareness by consistently asking questions about their performance and welcoming constructive feedback. You’ll also receive a guide to create a practical and sustainable leadership development plan.
How to develop Customer Relations in Hospitality
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How to develop Customer Relations in Retail
Coming soon
Customer Relations are so much more than the products customers require, whether that is a pair of shoes, a new car or a tin of beans, it is about making people feel special. Those businesses that do this well have happier customers, less complaints and most importantly repeat business.
These 1-day courses explores the opportunities and skills to enable you to make your customers feel special. They are about understanding how we communicate and understanding sometimes why it goes wrong. It provides models to follow when someone complains, techniques to use to encourage sales and explores how different cultures have different social norms.
Course content:
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
Tuesday 24 September • Wednesday 9 October • Tuesday 22 October • 1pm - 4pm
As the range of communication tools used by a business continues to grow, and new technologies emerge, managers are faced with the challenge of how to select and use different tools to ensure that communication is effective, timely and has impact. The aim of this unit is to equip managers with the knowledge and skills to select and use a range of workplace communication methods. These must be measurable and tailored to the needs of the target audience.
Thursday 14 November • Wednesday 27 November • Wednesday 11 December • 1pm - 4pm
Change is inevitable if an organisation is to maintain competitiveness and currency of practice. Managers are constantly asked to implement change to respond to commercial pressures, legal organisational requirements, efficiencies or improvements. Success often depends on the support given by managers to staff. The aim of this unit is to enable managers to lead people positively through change. This is achieved by implementing plans which identify ways to make change successful, and gaining the support and trust of individuals and teams.
Thursday 28 November • Thursday 12 December • 9am - 12pm
Volunteers are uniquely placed to offer a wealth of skills and abilities to compliment those of employed staff within an organisation. Managed well, they can help an organisation improve the quality and capacity of the service. The aim of this unit is to equip managers with the knowledge of how to engage, motivate and support volunteers to be effective within their role and address challenges with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
Coming soon
Customers are key to the success of any business and it is essential to know how to deliver a great customer experience that meets and exceeds the expectations of all customers. This should be regardless of whether they are a colleague, department within an organisation, or a member of the public purchasing a product or using a service. The aim of this unit is to equip you with an understanding of the parameters in which good customer service is delivered. It focuses on the end to end customer journey and encourages you to reflect on the customer service experience through the customer’s eyes.
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Whilst the scale, significance and complexity of a project will vary, the principles of carrying out a project will ultimately be the same. This unit aims to equip managers with the knowledge, tools and techniques for managing and monitoring projects. It also identifies approaches to managing risk and responding to the needs and expectations of stakeholders. The skills a manager will learn, will not only enable them to improve their own working practice, but will impact on the achievement of project outcomes.
Coming soon
Treating colleagues, customers and stakeholders with dignity and respect enables relationships to develop and thrive. This unit focuses on how to develop inclusive working practices in line with organisational and legal frameworks. This will not only improve the productivity and wellbeing of staff, but impact positively on the whole customer experience.
Thursday 20 February • Thursday 10 April • 9.30am - 12.30pm (Employer Hub)
Thursday 6 March• Thursday 20 March • 9.30am - 12.30pm (Online Learning)
The ability to manage projects is a vital skill for all managers. This unit focuses on the knowledge and skills required to manage projects successfully and overcome problems and challenges. It requires the learner to evaluate the methods and tools for planning tasks and activities, as well as knowing how to implement and manage project activities, build stake holder relationships, manage resources and risk, monitor progress and report on outcomes.
Wednesday 8 January, 1pm - 4.30pm • Wednesday 22 January, 1pm - 4.30pm • Wednesday 5 February, 1.30pm - 5pm
Managing the performance of staff is essential to the smooth running of an organisation. This unit evaluates the reasons for managing performance and the approaches that can be used. It explores methods of rewarding the performance of individuals who exceed expectations, and analyses ways of managing under performance in a professional and supportive manner. This unit focuses on the way performance management, when used effectively, is able to impact on individual and organisational achievement.
Coming soon
Being equipped with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage and lead in a variety of organisational settings is essential if an individual and their organisation are to succeed. This unit has been designed for those who want to develop or sharpen their professional edge and enhance personal effectiveness. You will evaluate the impact of an organisation’s structure and governance on management and leadership, and then explore theoretical models, management and leadership styles and approaches designed to promote a culture of mutual trust, respect and support.
Coming soon
The ability to lead individuals and teams to success is arguably the most important skill a manager can possess. This unit focuses on the essential management and leadership skills required to fulfil this challenging but rewarding role. The unit opens by focusing on the theoretical and practical approaches to developing, leading, and managing teams (remote or multi-disciplinary). The manager will look at techniques to assess current and future team capabilities, including the role of recruitment, selection and staff development which supports this. On successful completion of the unit, the manager will not only know the principles of managing individuals and teams, but they will understand approaches for supporting, motivating and inspiring teams and individuals to exceed expectations.
The Employer Engagement Team support businesses to identify, design, develop and implement work-force education and training programmes linked to the strategic needs of your business. We have outlined below just some of the workshops we have on offer.
12 March, 10am - 3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Research carried out by Gallup over a 50-year period has identified the real benefits of ensuring your employees are engaged, these include, 23% increase in profitability, 18% reduction in labour turnover and 10% increase in customer loyalty. The objectives of this course are to provide the tools to understand and measure employee engagement and then explore the drivers of employee engagement and how to introduce and/or improve their impact within your organisation.
6 March, 10am - 3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Making the wrong choice when recruiting new employees can, at minimum, cause frustration and at worst have disastrous consequences for an organisation. This course is designed to prepare you to deliver interviews that really get behind the candidate’s responses, to identify their true skills set and likely behaviours in the workplace.
27 February, 10am-3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Employee relations is the management of employees who are not working within the terms of their employment, whether that is due to capability or poor behaviour.
The course will explain the disciplinary process and potential legal pitfalls and work through a number of case studies to provide confidence in handling disciplinary situations in the workplace.
13 February, 10am-3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
The course explores what elements prevent teams from communicating effectively and delivering results, using the 5 ‘Dysfunctions of a Team’ model and providing practical solutions to improve the communication.
Having considered team dynamics in communication the course then focuses on individual communication styles and how they impact our ability to influence and persuade. You will identify your own style and practice using other styles.
29 January, 10am-3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
An appraisal conducted positively will gain the commitment and energy of the employee to move forward with the organisation, delivered badly will demotivate and disengage the most committed staff member.
This practical course will enable managers of teams to prepare and deliver an effective appraisal interview and provide the skills of giving and receiving feedback, including how to handle difficult conversations.
20 November 2024, 10am - 4pm
23 January 2025, 10am - 4pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Do you spend your working day being busy from the minute you arrive at work until the time you leave but achieve very little? You will learn an array of tools and techniques to help you work smarter not harder and control events rather than be controlled by them.
16 January 2025, 10am - 4pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Leaders who believe their talents can be developed – through learning, practice, and hard work – have a growth mindset. Those with a growth mindset continuously learn throughout their careers to stay current with the best practices and trends in their industry. They adapt to the changing dynamics of the contemporary workplace, identify opportunities for personal growth, and, most importantly, apply their new knowledge and skills to support the development of their team.
Coming soon, 10am - 3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Research has identified having high levels of emotional intelligence (EI) is a greater indicator of personal success than having high level of intelligence Quotient (IQ). In the workplace having managers with high levels of EI leads to more open and motivated team working.
The course will provide an overview of the 4 components of the Emotional Intelligence model; Emotional Self Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness and Social Skills and explore how each component relates to activities in the workplace.
Coming soon
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
The 2-day Train the Trainer Course provides learners with a really ‘hands-on’ experience of how to train practically in the work place. The initial morning will focus on how people learn and how that translates into steps of an effective training session. The afternoon and following day will provide the learners with the opportunities to practice these skills a minimum of twice and also learn different training techniques to make their training more interactive.
Coming soon
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Teams who are motivated and engaged in their organisation are more productive, take less sick leave and stay longer.
In this course you will explore the theories of motivation and then identify motivation factors on 3 levels for yourself, for each of your team members and for the team as a whole. Once identified you will explore practical activities to undertake to improve motivation and engagement in your team.
Coming soon
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
We have all worked for teams that on paper should be brilliant, but for whatever reason never really deliver their full potential. The aim of the 1-day course is to consider what elements make a truly effective team and then to identify and explore ways in which these elements can be encouraged within your own teams. The elements include areas such as team trust, accountability and fear of conflict and inattention to results.
Coming soon, 10am - 4pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
This course will cover past and current theories to help you navigate the complex landscape of leadership and management. The course will support you to build your knowledge and understanding and offer you an opportunity to learn more about the key theories used in business. The aim is to enhance your confidence and understanding of the characteristics and behaviours you can adopt when applying theory to practice.
20 January 2025
10am - 3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
Supporting and engaging your workforce is a crucial element in delivering great organisational success
When that workforce spans 4 generations simultaneously (Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers) each with their own cultural identity and stereotypes. We will look at the theories behind the misunderstanding and frustration that can develop, resulting in potentially poor or mediocre performance.
The aim of this workshop is to demystify the cultural norms of each generation. Identifying why each generation behave in certain way and explore the circumstances that have created that behaviour i.e. the world events, economic conditions, trends, and cultural norms of each era.
With greater understanding of what drives behaviour, the workshop will then explore practical ways in which to engage with each generation and encourage multi-generational collaboration.
To book your place please email UKSPF@lmc.ac.uk or call 01524 521223 for further information
6 February, 10am-3pm
17 March, 10am-3pm
Employer Hub, Lancaster & Morecambe College
In 2025 Gen Z (those born roughly between 1997 – 2015) represent 27% of the UK workforce and this will only increase as they complete their education and commence work. Yet despite the number of Gen Z in the workplace, they seem to be the least understood of the generations currently working, especially by those who manage them.
This workshop has two distinct aims to first understand what has influenced young people in the UK and their attitude to work and secondly, and more importantly, to highlight and discuss what practical actions can you introduce that will help and encourage them to thrive at work.
Specific objectives
To book your place please email UKSPF@lmc.ac.uk or call 01524 521223 for further information
Course download
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Protecting yourself and your business from cyber security risks can seem daunting but there are some simple steps you can take to ensure you have the basics in place. This free, 3 hour workshop aims to introduce you to Cyber Security for your business and give you the awareness of threats and what steps can be taken to help mitigate those threats.
The main areas included in this workshop are:
We will also provide you with further information and ways you can help protect yourself and your business.
Who is this Workshop for?
This 3-hour workshop is aimed at business owners, directors and senior managers of SMEs and is free to attend.
Enquire here
5 February 2025, 9.30am-4pm
19 February 2025, 9.30am-4pm
This workshop is designed for clients who are new to spreadsheets but are involved in using them in the workplace. Microsoft Excel is a very powerful spreadsheet application designed to save you time and make easy work of calculating, displaying and sharing data.
Refreshments and a light business lunch is included.
In this workshop we will start with the basics and help you develop the skills to create your next professional spreadsheet.
Topics covered will include:
• A first look at Excel
• Basic functions of Excel
• Formatting
• Formulas and Functions
• Charts
• Printing
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
13 February 2025, 9.30am-4pm
25 February 2025, 9.30am-4pm
This one-day training course aims to give basic users of Microsoft Excel knowledge of commands and functions which will make them more proficient in spreadsheet and development. How to apply these tools to solving their own business problems and good spreadsheet practice will also be covered.
This workshop is aimed at members of the workplace with a basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel who are involved in using spreadsheets each day and would like to build on their current skills. Refreshments and a light business lunch is included.
In this workshop we will start to build on the Microsoft Excel skills you already use each day with an emphasis on automating your use of a spreadsheet.
Topics covered will include:
• Creating a spreadsheet
• Opening and importing
• Formulas
• Editing cells
• Printing
• Formatting cells
• Formatting worksheets
• Creating charts
• Formatting charts
• Cell referencing
• Functions
• Names
• Linking
• Filtering and sorting
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
13 March 2025, 9.30am-4pm
This workshop is aimed at members of the workplace with a clear working knowledge of Microsoft Excel who are involved in using spreadsheets each day and would like to introduce advanced techniques to automate everyday tasks. Microsoft Excel is a very powerful spreadsheet application designed to save you time and make easy work of calculating, displaying and sharing data.
This Advanced Excel workshop will introduce you to some of Microsoft Excel’s more powerful features and functions. Refreshments and a light business lunch is included.
In this workshop we will start to build on the Microsoft Excel skills you already use each day with the introduction of advanced spreadsheet techniques.
Topics covered will include:
• Editing data
• Displaying data
• Sharing, comparing and merging worksheets
• Password and security
• Sorting
• Filtering
• Validating with Microsoft Excel
• Linking and embedding
• Hyperlinks
• Using advanced functions
• Using macros
• Pivot tables
• Scenarios
• Auditing
Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation
C&G 2919-31 Level 3 Award
Coming soon
This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to install the range of equipment and systems available. It covers the specialised installation requirements of electric vehicle charging equipment in public, private and commercial locations, and includes exclusive guidance on electrical requirements. By the end of the course you will understand and be able to apply selection, installation and commissioning of electric vehicle charging equipment in domestic, commercial and industrial locations.
Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation course download
For further information contact
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
Understanding Domestic Retrofit Level 2 Award
Coming soon
Course Overview
This Level 2 qualification course has been designed to provide learners with a comprehensive overview of retrofit activities. During the course, you will learn the key aspects required to ensure a successful retrofit project, including the information used, health and safety considerations, resource management, risk assessment, contractual requirements, and the intricate processes involved.
You will be required to complete 3 units that will provide you with:
On successful completion of this course, you will possess a solid foundation in the fundamentals of retrofitting, empowering you to contribute effectively to any retrofit project.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is beneficial for individuals working in various trades such as plastering, joinery, carpentry, rendering, heat pump installation, and solar panel installation. It is also suitable for professionals in the fields of retrofit advising, retrofit assessing, retrofit coordinating, and retrofit designing.
This 2-day course is delivered face to face at Lancaster and Morecambe College and is fully funded, further more we have attendance grants of £100 per day available for SME’s with fewer than 250 employees (must be based in the Lancaster District, evidenced by employer postcode).
Understanding Domestic Retrofit course download
For further information contact
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working sustainably.
17 January 2025, 1am – 4pm
17 January 2025, 9am – 12pm
28 January 2025 - 9am - 4pm
This 1-day Level 1 award will be of interest to a wide range of businesses looking to gain knowledge of
sustainable practices. On this course you will:
3 & 4 February 2025, 9am – 4pm
2-day course
This 2-day Level 2 award will be of interest to supervisors and managers from a wide range of industries
and businesses. On this course you will:
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
29 November 2024
4 February 2025
Half day course • 9:30am - 12.30pm
This is a half day course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma.
What’s covered
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Coming soon
Half day course • 9.30am to 12.30pm
This practical and interactive, half day session will consist of a blend of video scenarios, group exercises and short inputs; attendees will also be provided with appropriate support materials regarding basic awareness of safeguarding for volunteers.
Sessions on this course include:
Rest assured, there will be plenty of scope for thinking, discussion and questions; things that are absolutely integral to dealing effectively with need, risk and uncertainty when working with vulnerable people
The session will be facilitated by Phil Threlfall. A former child protection social worker and senior manager with Lancashire County Council, Phil has worked with children, young people and adults at risk for nearly thirty five years.
For further information contact
21 January 2025
Full day course • 9.30am to 4.30pm
This course is an internationally recognised awareness and skills training course which teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill-health and provide initial help. The course will not teach you to be a therapist, but you will learn to listen, reassure and respond, even in a crisis.
This course will cover the following topics:
Research and evaluation shows that taking part in this course helps with:
For further information contact
11 November, 9:30am - 4pm
7 January 2025, 9:30am - 4.30pm
4 February 2025, 9:30am - 4.30pm
11 March 2025, 9:30am - 4.30pm
The Qualsafe Food Allergen Awareness (Level 2 RQF) qualification enables you to attain knowledge of food allergens and food intolerances alongside the importance of good practice so that safe food is produced and sold.
This regulated and nationally recognised qualification has been specifically designed for people who are working in, or preparing to work in a food handling, food retail or food manufacturing role.
On completion of this course you will gain a strong understanding of food allergens and food intolerances, the effects these can have on individuals, how to control cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients and how to provide accurate food allergen information.
Food Allergen Awareness course download
19 November, 23 January 2025, 20 February 2025, 19 March 2025
9:30am - 4pm
Did you know that there are an estimated 1 million cases of food poisoning in the UK each year?
EU and UK regulations state that all food handlers must receive appropriate training in food safety practices relevant to their duties. However, having a good understanding of food safety practices is not only a legal requirement, it is also essential in protecting the health of both consumers and food handlers.
The QA Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification for people working, or planning to work, in the food catering industry. The qualification is also ideal for those who come into contact with food handling areas due to the nature of their work, such as pest control officers and delivery personnel.
Successful candidates will gain a strong understanding of the importance of food safety, including correct food handling practices and measures to reduce the risk of contamination.
Food Safety in Catering course download
Lancaster & Morecambe College are pleased to offer these short workshops to support you, your business and employees in working safely. All workshops are available to be delivered in the workplace or at the Employer Hub at LMC.
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This short half day workshop is designed to raise awareness, help reduce risk and encourage safer lifting techniques.
The workshop consists of the following units:
There will be an opportunity for some light practical exercises but these are optional. The course will run from 9am – 12pm with a short break. There is a multi-choice question paper assessment at the end.
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This short one day workshop aims to provide you with understanding and knowledge of health & safety. This is a college certified course designed to ensure that you are aware of your own safety and the safety of customers, contractors and the public.
The workshop consists of the following units:
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This short one day workshop is designed to help improve workplace culture and occupational health & safety by enabling you to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This course is suitable for anyone in a work environment as it raises your awareness of risk assessment
The workshop consists of the following units:
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Half day course • 9am to 12pm
Is your Workplace Safe?
This Introduction to Fire Safety Awareness is designed for those who want to increase their awareness of fire safety in the workplace.
You will learn basic fire safety principles in order to ensure that you can keep yourself and others safe at all times in the workplace. You will also learn what to do in the event of an emergency and the simple measures that can be taken to control the risk of fires.
With subjects covered in just half a day, this course is an ideal way to ensure that all employees have a good understanding of fire safety.
What’s Covered?
Introduction to Fire Safety Awareness course download
For further information contact
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
If you are a professional working in the education sector you will be acutely aware of the many challenges and temptations students encounter. Today the pressures being faced by our next generation cannot be underestimated and with this pressure comes the increased temptation and risks posed by Substances. If you feel that increasing your knowledge and developing your understanding of substance use and misuse fits in with your ongoing work and CIPD then please consider the following training.
The following topics will be delivered in a focused 3hr session, the delivery will be interactive, informative and challenging and will consider contemporary issues affecting students journeys with substance use and misuse.
By the end of the session participants will be able to:
ukspf@lmc.ac.uk • 01524 521223
This course is run in conjunction with Lancaster City Council and is specifically aimed at taxi drivers wanting to learn more about driver safety and to improve their customer service skills.
Interested in any of the above and want to find out more?
Please complete a course enquiry below and a member of our team will get back to you!