Working with children and young adults
We offer courses for those setting off on their career in childcare and in young people's professions, as well as those who are already working or volunteering wanting to develop and improve their job prospects.
- level 1 award in caring for children
- level 2 certificate for supporting teaching and learning in schools
- level 2 certificate for children and young people's mental health
- level 3 diploma in children's learning and development early years educator (EYE)
- level 3 diploma in specialist support for teaching and learning in schools
- level 4 higher level teaching certificate
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Certificate in autism
A level 2 qualification for learners who wish to develop an understanding of autism and how to support individuals with autism.
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Understanding learning difficulties
In this level 2 qualification you will find out about different learning difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how you can support people.
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Counselling skills
The level 2 certificate in counselling skills is for those who want to take their first steps into counselling and learn counselling skills to help and support others in a voluntary or employed capacity, providing skills for a variety of roles.
Introduction to counselling short courses are also available.
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Access to nursing, midwifery and allied professions
An Access to Higher Education Diploma (level 3) in nursing, midwifery and allied health gives you a direct route to a university-level degree.
Entry requirements: age 19 plus, GCSE in maths and English language at grade C/4 or above, or functional skills at level 2, depending on your degree of choice, universities may require GCSE science or other GCSEs.
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Suicide awareness
This level 2 qualification is aimed at individuals who want to gain an understanding of suicide risk and how people might react when faced with a difficult situation or circumstance.
For more information or to book a place, email glossop.ace@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Domestic abuse
This level 2 qualification is designed to increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact. This course is ideal for those working in a wide range of sectors such as healthcare, social care, childcare, education and housing.
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British Sign Language (BSL)
Develop your understanding of BSL and deaf awareness by learning communication techniques and basic signs from expert tutors.
We also offer free tasters and introductory courses.
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Diploma in care
We offer level 2 and level 3 qualifications online, which will enable you to learn essential knowledge and skills to work in adult care roles.
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