The priority skills sectors identified in the Midlands and the NCFE qualifications which address those skills shortages are:
(* denotes new qualifications for 2007-2008)
Health, Public Services and Care
NCFE Level 2 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care (450 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 Security Officer Skills Qualification (360 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 & 3 Diploma for Working with Children (360 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 & 3 Diploma for Working with Early Years & Young People (450 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 & 3 Certificate in Counseling Skills
NCFE Level 1 & 2 Certificates in Drug Awareness
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Infection Control
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition and Health
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Housing Concierge Duties (60 GLH) *
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Working with People with Mental Health Issues (120 GLH) *
NCFE Level 1, 2 & 3 Certificates for Entry to the Uniformed Services
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (20 GLH) *
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Event Management (450 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 First Diploma in Motorsport Operations (360 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism (450 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 & 3 Certificate in Airport Operations (360 GLH)*
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sport and Recreation (360 GLH)*
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exercise Studies
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel & Tourism
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Event Stewards
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Airline Cabin Crew
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Resort Representatives
NCFE Level 2 Airport Passenger Service Agents
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Tourism (60GLH)
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Sustainable Tourism (90GLH)
Preparation for Life and Work
NCFE Level 1 & 2 Certificates in Employment Skills
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Personal Effectiveness at Work
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Personal Money Management
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Volunteering
NCFE Entry Level IT
NCFE Entry, 1 & 2 Levels Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy
NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Enterprise Capabilities (10 GLH)*
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exploring Enterprise Capabilities (30GLH) *
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Developing Enterprise Capabilities
NCFE Level 2 Award in Developing Enterprise Capabilities
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Sustainable Development (30GLH)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Development (60GLH)
Page author Jenny Nicholson jennynicholson@ncfe.org.uk Dec 07