"I registered with One Spare Chair to do the fast track NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care because I’d heard about them from one of my colleagues. Because of their flexible approach, I was able to complete the whole 6 units within 14 weeks. Now I have a permanent job as a Care Support Worker, instead of relying on the agency.”

Joanna Banjoko
( NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care )

"I wanted to start my own event promotion business for some time. I have been on business courses before, but the OSCT ‘Bonafide’ was very different to anything else. The fact that OSCT is in the Creative Industries really helped me to understand the skills, qualities and experience needed. I am really looking forward to completing the next stage of the course."

Natalie Collins
( Bonafide Course )

courses

At One Spare Chair we provide high quality, flexible training.

Our prices are very competitive and start from only £750.00 for a fastrack (12 week) route to NVQ Level 2 and from £45 for our ASET short courses. All of our courses are delivered by qualified, experienced practitioners.

We offer the following qualifications.

Basic Skills National Tests
Literacy Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
Numeracy Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2

vocational courses

Prices start from only £750.00

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care
NVQ Level 2 Customer Service

OCR National Certificate Level 2 Graphic Design
OCR National Certificate Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Customer Service
NVQ Level 3 Direct Training & Support
NVQ Level 3 Learning & Development
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Adults)
NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (Children)
NVQ Level 3 Management

NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care (Adults)
NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care (Children)
NVQ Level 4 Management
NVQ Level 4 Learning & Development
NVQ Level 4 Coordination of Learning & Development
NVQ Level 4 Management of Learning and Development

A1 Vocational Assessor Award
V1 Internal Verification and Quality Assurance Award

Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching (Stage 1)
Level 4 Certificate in FE Teaching (Stage 2)

ASET Certificate in Health & Social Care – Level 2
ASET Certificate in Health & Social Care – Level 3

Short Courses – accredited by ASET

Prices start from £45.00 per person

Certificate in the Control of Infection and Contamination – Level 2
Certificate in Dementia Care – Level 2
Certificate in Personal Safety Awareness – Level 1
Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace – Level 2
Certificate of Introduction to Working in the Security Industry – Level 1

‘CREATIVE 09’
Courses for the Creative & Cultural Industries

Within its training provision, One Spare Chair also offers a programme of OCN accredited courses for the creative and cultural industries. The qualifications are aimed at a range of learners including:

Adult returners

16-19 year olds who would benefit from an alternative curriculum

Learners who have been failed by their formal educational experience

The interest and participation in the ‘creative underground’ within the NEET group (those who are Neither in Employment, Education or Training) is well documented. One Spare Chair uses these courses to target the NEET group and provide flexible, learner centred opportunities to reengage with learning and employment.

Our courses are offered on a standalone unit basis or alternatively, learners can pursue a programme of learning leading to an Award or Certificate. All qualifications are accredited and certificated by OCN

Learners can choose to undertake any unit which is on offer throughout the programme. In addition, learners can also choose to undertake the following programmes which lead to progression qualifications (Award or Certificate) at entry level 3, level 1 or level 2. Level 3 is offered as standalone units. Skills for Life (Basic Skills/Key Skills) are an integral part of each unit. Units, Awards and Certificates are accredited by Open College Network (OCN)

Learners are allocated a personal tutor to help them to identify the most appropriate route to qualification. In addition, learners benefit from careers guidance and mentoring from current creative practitioners.

entry level 3

'RECOGNISE' award

INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS - AND

Introduction to using Graphics Software - OR
Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph processing - OR
Introduction to using Desk-Top Publishing Applications - OR
Developing skills for a Healthy Lifestyle - OR

'CREATE' certificate

INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS

Introduction to using Graphics Software
Introduction to Teamwork Skills
Introduction to Personal Digital Photograph processing
Introduction to using Desk-Top Publishing Applications

'CARE' certificate

INTRODUCTION TO UNDERSTANDING AND ACHIEVING PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS

Developing Skills for a Healthy Lifestyle
Understanding Human Growth and Development

level 1

'ACTIVE' award

DEVELOPING PERSONAL CONFIDENCE AND SELF AWARENESS
USING TEAMWORK SKILLS

Taking part in Sport

'CARE' award

DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS

Understanding the principles of care, organisational policies and the role of the care worker

'CREATE' award

DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS

Using Desktop Publishing applications
Using Graphics Software

'GROWTH' certificate

DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS
USING TEAMWORK SKILLS
DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS

Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness

level 2

'PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT' award

In this programme there are four routes to qualification. Each learner will work towards the DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS and DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS units, then, depending on your personal interests and/or skills take either the SPORT, BUSINESS, CREATIVE or CARE option.

DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEARNING SKILLS AND
DEMONSTRATING SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS

Taking part in Sport for personal improvement - OR
Understanding the marketing environment - OR
Using desktop publishing applications - AND
Using Graphics software - OR
Developing skills to provide personal care in care settings

level 3

'DEVELOPING CREATIVE SKILLS'

Within this programme, learners can work towards individual units. For those learners who would like to gain the full award, a tailored programme will be created.

DEVELOPING PRESENTATION SKILLS
DEVELOPING OWN INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
USING TEAMWORK SKILLS

Understanding Sports coaching skills
Developing creative writing skills
Developing DJing skills
Developing multi track recording techniques
Developing sound and audio production techniques
Developing studio mixing techniques
Understanding CD production, promotion and distribution in the music business
Understanding copyrighting of intellectual property in the music business
Understanding and using the internet for music promotion
Understanding the use of technology within the music studio
Developing Film and Video production skills
Understanding how to make a radio documentary
Understanding how to make a radio magazine
Understanding how to publish a pamphlet