Changing Lives through Employment, Education, and Enterprise
Action West London is an expanding West London charity, Limited Company, and social enterprise. Our Mission is ‘Changing lives through employment, education, and enterprise’.
We aim to deliver our Mission by working in partnership with statutory, voluntary, community and private sector agencies across West London. Our aim is to be a key strategic, service delivery and financially sustainable charity and social enterprise.
Our Saturday Acton MarketW3 is a great mix of market stalls with hot & cold international food, fashion, music gifts and community events. It’s located in the heart of Acton Town Centre between Ealing and Shepherd’s Bush and is open Saturday from 10am to 4.00pm
MarketW3 is funded by Action West London’s community scheme, alongside the weekday Acton Market. We also run Acton Reduce and Recycle Hub on the first Saturday of the month and look out for out upcoming events, here.
The Reduce and Recycle Hub runs on the first Saturday of the month which is a lottery funded project. The hub aims is to encourage residents to help you think about what you consume, use items for as longer, reduce how much you waste, reuse items more and when you no longer need them, how to recycle them properly.
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Get in touch we would love to hear from you! actionwestlondon.org.uk 020 8993 9605 info@actionwestlondon.org.uk CLICK HERE
Build school of construction
We work closely with our students so they can develop a sustainable career and progress within their chosen field. More importantly, we understand the challenges that YOU face in everyday life and as you enter the world of work. We pride ourselves in making sure you achieve your personal goals and get to where you want to be. No matter what your ability, background, or career history, we will work with YOU to achieve your career goals. All we ask is that you have the attitude and desire to succeed and want to move your career in a new direction. Take control of your future today and see what B.S.O.C can do for your career prospects.
www.buildtraining.co.uk
01895 541 222
contact@buildtraining.co.uk
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CONSTRUCTION TRAINING LEVEL ENROLMENT Construction Skills: Employability 1 Immediate Construction Skills: Building Maintenance 1 & 2 Immediate Construction Skills: Electrical installation 1 & 2 Immediate Construction Skills: Plumbing 1 & 2 Immediate CSCS test Immediate Environmental awareness 1 Immediate Health & Safety for a construction environment 1 Immediate Solar PV installation Immediate COMMERCIAL COURSES LEVEL ENROLMENT Diploma in plumbing & heating 2 & 3 Immediate Diploma in Electrical Installation 2 Immediate Fenestration installation 2 & 3 Immediate Ground source heat pump installation 2 Immediate Air source heat pump installation 3 Immediate
We are a large London college with over 13,000 students, delivering hundreds of courses. The diverse environment offers an excellent opportunity to meet a broader range of people. A larger college brings with it bigger and better facilities with state-of-the -art campuses.
We are a nationally recognised apprenticeship provider and deliver a high standard of training. Our fantastic achievement rates come from working positively with apprentices and employers to ensure we offer the best service.
Liaison with employers is vital to our success. We continually analyse the job market, filling skills gaps with appropriate courses so our students are safe in the knowledge that they’ll be job ready.
Employability is at the core of everything we do; work placements and industry experience are integral to most courses and it’s this experience that gives our students the competitive edge when looking for a job or securing a place at university.
The future economy needs a vocational and technically skilled workforce. At Barnet and Southgate College, we expand horizons and help align skills with the jobs that are out there in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
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Carpentry and joinery
Construction multi skills
Electrical installation
Gas engineering
Installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging points
Installation and maintenance of heat pump systems
Installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (solar) panels
Heat pump installation courses at Barnet and Southgate College’s Colindale Campus are at the forefront of our Green Skills training initiatives. These courses are for qualified and working heating engineers who wish to upgrade their skills. Course trainees may qualify for a governmentsponsored fee reduction of £500 –subject to satisfying eligibility criteria.
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Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment.
Our natural world is changing and needs your passion to help tackle the challenges we face on climate change, sustainability, air quality, waste and food security.
As London’s only environmental college, we are proud to play a vital role in the capital’s green agenda. You can gain qualifications with us that are valued by employers and that will also begin, or boost, your career in our natural world.
Courses
We offer full and part-time courses in further and higher education for school leavers and adults at our Crystal Palace Park, Enfield, Gunnersbury Park, Mottingham and Regent’s Park campuses.
We encourage you to submit your applications as quickly as possible. The sooner you apply, the sooner we can confirm your place. If you are still unsure about where you would like to study, rest assured that we will accept applications after courses have started, subject to places being available.
Our Gunnersbury Park Campus has a friendly and community-driven atmosphere. Our students have access to the highest quality of staff and technical support, as well as to the practical facilities within the College’s walled garden.
“There is a lot of value in doing a practical course when studying horticulture, from growing on an allotment to building a greenhouse concrete base and laying bricks.” Miranda, former horticulture student
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COURSE LEVEL START DATE Introduction to Landscaping and Gardening Diploma 1 September Introduction to Garden Design 1 September, January & April Foundation Diploma in Floristry 1 September RHS Certificate in Practical Horticulture 2 September RHS Certificate in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development 2 September Technical Certificate in Floristry 2 September Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry 3 September
Courses available at our Gunnersbury Park Campus
“I have gained the creativity and confidence to be able to pursue a career in floristry.”
Ursula, former floristry student
“I enjoyed meeting up with likeminded people every week to talk plants and gardens.”
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Green Skills Centre of Excellence
The transition away from carbon emissions to full sustainability by 2050 is now recognised as essential for the future of our society and momentum for change is building. Training providers, employers and learners all have a role to play in building thriving sustainable economies and helping people move from job roles which will be phased out, to new, in-demand specialisms. By doing so, they will develop the skills to create a more sustainable world.
The College of North West London has partnered with Brent Council to build a Green Skills Centre of Excellence and has developed courses that focus on exploring net zero targets and improving the energy efficiency and carbon footprint of existing homes. We will be giving students the skills to install clean or cleaner technologies, and even to achieve passive homes using modern methods of construction. Our flexible
curriculum is adaptable and can be changed to suit learners of all abilities and specialisms.
What’s next?
The exciting new centre of excellence will enable educators, employers, and other organisations to work in partnership to develop a programme that promotes employability, learning, and skills.
Examples of some of our popular courses
Excellence Achievement Learning (EAL) Level 3 Award in the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points
This two-day course is designed specifically for domestic electrical installers who wish to learn how to install, faultfind, inspect and test domestic electric car charging points. It is estimated that by 2030 50% of vehicles produced will be either electric or plug-in hybrid. The course has been designed to give you in-depth knowledge to be able to take advantage of this rapidly growing and exciting new market.
If you are fully qualified Level 3 electrician, then you may want to take this two-day course.
Entry requirements
Level 2 Diploma or above in Electrical Installation
Energy Carbon –Energy Efficient Heating Systems (Installation and maintenance)
This course is designed for experienced plasterers and electricians to become competent in the installation and maintenance of the ‘Energy Carbon’ Energy Efficient Heating Systems.
Energy Carbon infra-red heating was originally developed in partnership with the University of Stuttgart, which was charged with trying to create an energy-efficient heating system which is effective, easy to install, and completely safe. Using industry waste materials, the University engineered a far-infra-red heating system which is sustainable, has great carbon-reducing credentials, and produces radiant heat which can travel up to three and a half metres. The technology has proven popular with homeowners; 100,000 linear metres of carbon fleece far-infra-red heating have been fitted to date and when tested, the system has proved to be an extremely efficient and a viable alternative to gas and air source heat pumps.
Entry requirements
Preferably a Level 1-2 Diploma in Plastering and or Electrical Installations. 18th Edition and Inspection Testing are also desirable. Work experience in these sectors will also be considered.
www.cnwl.ac.uk
020 8208 5000
enquiries@cnwl.ac.uk
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At Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) the green skills agenda is embedded into our curriculum with units across several of our courses, particularly within building services, construction, engineering, sustainability and food-to-fork programmes. The work extends through to our higher-level technical qualifications which are part of our West London Institute of Technology provision.
Within construction and engineering courses at Richmond Campus there has been investment in ground source heat pumps, retrofit and PV panels to continue providing the skills and knowledge our students need to meet employer needs.
There are also discrete units on many courses and we are developing a course linking to low carbon transport. This aligns with our existing e-vehicle and hybrid vehicle courses with facilities that include a CarTrain, automotive technology products through Lucas Nuelle and an electric mini providing students with the opportunity to extend their practical skills along with underpinning theory and knowledge. We are delivering workshops to our GCSE students to increase awareness of green skills and green jobs along with the employability skills needed for the future.
E-vehicle and hybrid courses that are currently available:
C&G 2921-31 Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations
This qualification is for practicing electricians interested in understanding how to design and install the range of electric vehicle charging equipment and systems available. It provides expert guidance to those wishing to gain further knowledge and understanding of electric vehicle charging equipment design and installation.
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IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Electrical System Repair and Replacement
Acquire significant core knowledge and skills and the ability to work safely on electric/hybrid vehicles whilst carrying out diagnostic, testing and repair activities. This part-time evening qualification is an introduction to this specialised industry sector and will complement current industry qualifications and experience enabling roles to extend to include electric/hybrid vehicles.
Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components
This qualification provides technicians working on the maintenance and repair of electric/hybrid vehicles with the required level of skills and knowledge to carry out repairs on live high voltage vehicle electrical components and systems safely. It is a part-time evening qualification ideal for those working in the automotive industry or anyone who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation.
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MITSkills is an award-winning national training provider specialising in work-based learning. As part of our commitment to meet industry demands, we provide new and highly innovative training programmes to meet skills shortages through our government funded Apprenticeships and Study Programmes, plus privately funded courses in collaboration with a large network of partners. We deliver construction and Green Skills from Entry Level through to Level 6.
We have had over 12,500 learners in the past 10 years, with over 70% progressing into employment or further education. In addition, 90% of participants would recommend us to a friend, colleague, or family member.
“I attended MITSkills to complete my 18th edition and Verification, Inspection qualifications. I found the assessors to be friendly and supportive throughout. I would recommend MITSkills to anyone looking for a trade course.” Brett
Freeland
Our learners leave equipped with the skills, qualifications and practical abilities to help them progress through their careers or on to higher/further education.
MITSkills works in collaboration with local authorities and jobcentres to help support local uplift initiatives through Section 106 programmes. We assist businesses through the process of sourcing, interviewing and employing applicants from local areas to fill skills gaps in workforces. Through continual investment in our facilities and constant improvement of our courses, we successfully provide our learners with valuable new qualifications, practical skills and employment prospects.
“When I joined MITSkills I had no previous construction experience. MIT allowed me to try a range of construction trades before I settled on Electrical. They helped me find employment and enrolled me on to an Electrical Apprenticeship. I am now fully qualified and have gained my Gold Card. I would not be where I am today without the support from the MIT staff and assessors.”
• Our friendly and professional team spend time to get to know each learner individually.
• MITSkills holds a Mayor of London’s Skills Academies Quality Mark
• For Construction and have a variety of contracts.
• We are an approved provider for CITB, holding test centre status for CSCS and AM2 endpoint assessment.
• Our mission is to provide high quality, inspirational, safe education and training that meets the ambitions of individuals, businesses, and communities.
• We have over 500 trusted employers working with us.
Get in touch if you want to achieve real benefits with our training programmes!
mitskills.com
0845 430 9009
Hello@mitskills.com
Get in touch if you are interested in:
• Green Skills: including from Entry Level to Level 3 in Energy Efficiency & Sustainability and Level 2 to Level 4 in Retrofit qualifications)
• Apprenticeships: (including Carpentry & joinery, Electrical installation, Property maintenance operative, Construction support technician and Construction site supervisor)
• LEAN, Business Improvement and Engineering
• Introductory and trade specific Courses: (including AM2/S/E, 18th Edition, ECS, Experienced worker assessment (EWA), Installation of electric vehicle charging points, Electrical verification, Inspection and testing)
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New Green Skills Hub
Stanmore College is delighted to announce the addition of its new Green Skills Hub. The Hub consists of green skills laboratories equipped with the latest digital equipment including VR goggles, iPads and laptops, as well as specialist sustainability equipment.
The College’s strategy includes educating all learners from all departments with a green module for whichever vocational programme they are studying from September 2023. All our learners (16-18 and 19+) and our employers, will be invited to utilise these facilities.
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Level 2 TQUK Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (RQF)
Distance learning and online course for learners with tutor support
• Fantastic opportunity for staff to gain an appropriate level 2 qualification.
• Online course that can be done at home or work in the hours that suit
• Complete within 5 months (20 weeks) or earlier depending on the time invested.
• No entry requirements, just a minimum of level 1 in literacy and numeracy or equivalent.
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Construction and Green Skills Centre, Southall Community College
At West London College, we are fully committed to support the UK’s journey to Net Zero. We believe green skills training needs to be at the forefront of our educational offer, so we monitor changes to jobs and industries, continually evolving to ensure our provision is relevant to the communities we serve.
The UK plans for reducing carbon to become Net Zero by 2050 will bring significant changes to the way we live, how we work and the economic opportunities available. Our role as your education partner is to anticipate skills needs and develop accessible and relevant training for the wider community, so we can all benefit from the financial rewards the transition to low carbon will bring to the UK economy, engaging in the global objective of making the planet a safer, more sustainable place. At West London College, we commit to innovating and creating education and training opportunities for both school leavers and adults that enrich them with in-depth, transferable skills that enable them to grow within the wide-ranging green careers sector.
We believe the Green Skills initiative is not transitory or niche, it’s for everyone and every occupation. Our wider educational aim is to integrate ‘green’ into our entire provision, so all students will study Climate Change and become more carbon literate while studying with us. We have a newly refurbished construction and green skills centre with specialist equipment and teaching facilities. We have a fully equipped Virtual Reality Suite with highspec computing and AI headsets for immersive learning.
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Our bespoke construction and green skills training offer is taught at our state-of-the-art facilities at Southall Community College.
For adults, we offer a range of specific part-time courses in Solar PV installation, installation and maintenance of air source heat pumps, and domestic retrofit. We also have Electrical Installation courses, including the 18th Edition and Inspection and Testing. Some qualifications are co-funded and loans or grants may be available. We also have special offers and packages for SMEs.
study programmes, including multiskills, bricklaying, carpentry and joinery, electrical, plumbing, plastering and motor vehicle maintenance.
West London College also has a large apprenticeship offering, with courses available at Level 2 and Level 3 in areas such as Property maintenance, Electrical installation, Interior systems installation, Plumbing and heating, Low carbon heating, Smart home and Construction site supervision.
For more information on all of our courses, including start dates and entry requirements, please visit our website. www.wlc.ac.uk
For 16–18-year-olds, we offer a wide range of construction and green skills
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Creating a Greener Workforce Skills+Logistics Centre Feltham
As the UK government sets out to become carbon neutral by 2050, we want to do all we can to help protect the environment and provide those all-important skills for a greener workforce and a sustainable future. We therefore offer an exciting package of green skills courses as we move towards a greener future.
On our Level 1 and 2 Electric Vehicles courses, students will learn all about different types of electric & hybrid vehicles, hazards associated with high energy electrical systems, working safely with these vehicles including charging, how to reduce the risk of injury when encountering electric & hybrid vehicles, and how to safely transport and store electric & hybrid vehicles.
Our courses are delivered in a brandnew, state-of-the-art workshop with dedicated electric vehicle bays equipped with Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Lifts in line with industry standards.
The sale of all new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2035 in the UK and we know that our green courses will help to launch the careers of our students within an impressive range of roles including Electrical Engineers, Vehicle Electricians, Vehicle Body Builders & Repairers.
Award in introduction to electric & hybrid vehicle high energy systems: This 2-week course has been designed to give learners the knowledge required to work safely around Electric/Hybrid vehicles.
Award in safe maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles: A 3-week course offering an introduction to this specialised sector. In addition to complimenting current industry qualification and experience, this course will enable learners to continue to work safely within their role.
Award in electric vehicle charging installation: Designed for skilled electricians, installers and engineers wishing to upskill to safely install and maintain electric vehicle charging points.
www.west-thames.ac.uk
020 8326 2000
info@west-thames.ac.uk
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At West Thames College, we are committed to developing the green workforce of the future.
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