Suitable for: Current employees, new hires (with our recruitment support)

Levels: Equivalent to GCSEs, A levels, degrees, masters’

Apprenticeships are hands-on learning for people who want to work in a specific role from the start. They vary from entry roles to advancements for employers holding a current position. Apprentices are employed, paid a salary, and learn through on-the-job training (often with a mentor), with additional off-the-job training provided by us on campus or remotely.

Essential apprenticeship information:

• Apprentices will learn from a set of knowledge, skills and behaviours unique to the occupation – known as an Apprenticeship Standard
• An Apprenticeship Standard can be adapted to meet the exact needs of your business. Where possible, we will support you and co-design a curriculum that fits
• For an apprentice to complete their training and begin the role, they will be assessed against the agreed standard
• Apprenticeships can be between one and six years, dependant on the occupation and level
• We will support you in finding new apprentices to join your business, or in offering apprenticeships to existing employees

Apprenticeship benefits for your business:

• Fill skill gaps and expand your workforce
• Diversify your team and bring in fresh ideas
• Cultivate new talent with more attractive opportunities to progress
• Be a community leader – train the next generation
• Retrain and upskill your current team
• Save on training costs – the government will pay for up to 
100% of apprenticeship costs (dependent on business size)
• Receive dedicated support from our Business Development teams
• Become part of Luminate Education Group’s 
extensive local and regional networks

The government’s Free Courses For Jobs scheme enables your current employees to upskill or reskill to a higher-level role with a new qualification, without the training cost or disruption.

Available for adults aged 19+ without a Level 3 qualification or above, our courses cover fundamental and specialist areas that will benefit your staff retention and satisfaction while supporting economic, community and business growth.

Essential Free Courses For Jobs information:

• Courses are flexible and fit around existing work commitments, with online, blended learning and part-time options available
• Exams will mostly take place on one of our members’ campuses
• Subject areas include accounting, engineering and manufacturing, creative media, digital and IT, science, health and more
• For employees to be eligible for Free Courses For Jobs, they must earn below £23,400 or not hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to A levels)

Suitable for: Current employees

Levels: Equivalent to foundation degrees, higher national certificates, higher national diplomas

Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been approved against employer-developed standards – also known as Occupational Standards. This results in industry-led qualifications that are focused on occupational and technical knowledge, skills, and behaviours suited to a specialist role.

HTQs offer your existing staff members training that could advance them to a particular role, opening up opportunities and progression within your business.

Benefits for your business:

• Support your employees to retrain, improve their existing skills and learn new skills
• Create an environment that promotes learning and development
• Outshine competitors with an attractive employee upskill offering
• Attract new talent and a high-skilled workforce
• Address skills shortages within your business
• Expand your business offering
• Reduce outsourcing of specialist skills

Suitable for: Current employees

Levels: Vocationally-Related Qualification (VRQs), various courses and levels

Our professional development and leadership management courses will provide your employees with internationally recognised qualifications accredited by industry-chartered bodies. Enabling you to fill skills gaps, progress careers and expand your skill offering, these courses are flexible, part-time and adaptable to the needs of existing job roles.

Benefits of professional courses:

• Save on recruitment costs – reduce the need to hire externally
• Retain staff for longer with more opportunities for progression
• Attract new talent with a competitive company learning culture and opportunities
• Gain internal specialised expertise that can benefit your team
• Employees will gain industry-recognised qualifications, contributing to company acclaim
• Study modules are selected by professionals to meet your industry needs

Suitable for: Current employees

Levels: entry to management

Health and safety, and compliance is of vital importance to businesses – ensuring that employees are working in a safe way that meets UK regulations. Good practice, as well as in some cases a legal requirement, mandatory training keeps everyone safe at work and helps prevent accidents and incidents. Our extensive course areas include fire safety, environmental management, health and safety management for construction, and occupational health and safety management, and each course can be tailored to your business needs.

We are proud to be a silver accredited NEBOSH training provider with globally recognised health, safety and environmental qualifications.

Benefits of completing your essential training with us:

• Industry-expert teaching – we are a NEBOSH Silver training accredited provider, courses are taught by industry-experienced tutors
• High success rates – in October 2024 100% of our students passed
• We provided dedicated support to ensure successful completion
• Our prices are competitive

Suitable for: Current employees

Levels: Entry to Management

Health and Safety at work should be paramount for employers. Ensuring the safety, health and wellbeing of employees has a direct impact on staff productivity and retention. We run HABC courses, offering provision that meets your needs as an employer, helps keep you informed and safeguards employee wellbeing.

Choose:

• HABC Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
• HABC Award in First Aid at Work
• HABC Introduction to Mental Health Awareness, Level 2
• HABC Introduction to First Aid for Mental Health, Level 2
• HABC Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers, Level 3

Suitable for: Current employees

Levels: Entry to Level 2

Functional Skills courses are 12-week, adaptable programmes that will equip your employees with the English and maths skills needed for career progression, proficiency, preparation for becoming an apprentice or confidence in their role.

Our courses start regularly throughout the year and have widely flexible class times with morning, afternoon, evening and online options – perfect for fitting around existing work commitments.

Benefits:

• Fully funded for adults aged 19+ who don’t have a Level 2 in English or maths
• Short, part-time programmes mean less workplace impact
• Increase employee loyalty and longevity by investing in skills that benefit both work and life
• Boost employee confidence – increase productivity and passion
• Build community support and interest by investing in essential skills

Suitable for: Work placement students (with our recruitment support)

Levels: Equivalent to 3 A Levels

As an employer, a T Level work placement student provides an exciting opportunity for your current employees to develop leadership and management skills – particularly useful if you don’t currently have a formal line management training programme.

Work placement students also breathe new life and fresh perspectives into your business, are eager to contribute, and will define your company as one invested in community and leading new-gen talent. They will spend 20% of their time in your workplace and 80% on campus in our classrooms, learning from expert and industry-versed tutors.

T Level benefits to your business:

• Strengthen business relationships – you can host a joint industry placement with another employer, including one in your supply chain
• Provide your team with internal training and development opportunities
• Offer existing staff members managerial and professional progression
• Work placement students are passionate about their chosen industry and enthusiastic to contribute to your company with new skills and knowledge
• Shape the future of your industry and inspire the next generation of talent
• Our dedicated Business Development team will support you in recruiting students who match your exact needs

Suitable for: Employers of all sizes looking to support skills development

Levels: Students aged 14 and over

Providing work experience placements is a simple, low-risk way to inspire a new generation of workers, showcase your business to a captive audience and help develop the skills of young people.

Benefits to your business:

• You gain support with day-to-day tasks
• Work experience students bring fresh perspectives and new energy
• You get to introduce the next generation to the behaviours and attitudes employers value
• You create a network of potential employees
• Your current staff develop their mentoring and leadership skills
• Providing placements enhances your reputation – demonstrating your commitment to corporate social responsibility, your local community and the next generation

Suitable for: Employers of all sizes looking to support skills development

Levels: young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and learning disabilities or additional needs

Supported Internships offer work-based study to young people with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and learning disabilities or additional needs. Work placements are combined with tailored support from job coaches. Students also spend one day a week in college studying employability and, where appropriate, maths and English.

Benefits to your business:

• You support student development – helping prepare individuals for long-term employment
• You create a network of potential employees
• Your current staff develop their mentoring and leadership skills
• Providing Supported Internships enhances your reputation – demonstrating your commitment to corporate social responsibility, your local community and the next generation