The priority skills sectors identified in the East of England and the NCFE qualifications which address those skills shortages are:
Travel and Tourism
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel & Tourism
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Event Stewards
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Outdoor Activity Leadership
NCFE Level 3 Certificate for the Outdoor Industry
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Airline Cabin Crew
NCFE Level 2 Certificate for Resort Representatives
Leisure
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exercise Studies
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Industry Studies
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Sport and Leisure Studies
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sports Coaching
Enterprise
NCFE Level 1, 2 & 3 Certificate for Developing Enterprise Capabilities
Health and Social Care
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills 40 GLH
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory 80 GLH
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Drug Awareness 9 GLH (Now suitable for 13+ learners)
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Drug Awareness Studies and their Applications 36 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Dementia Awareness 120 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding and Prevention of MRSA 120 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Infection Control up to 90 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Nutrition & Health up to 90 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medicines up to 120 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Safer Moving and Handling (Including People) 15 GLH
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety up to 120 GLH
Key Skills
There are six NCFE Key Skills Qualifications, each available at Levels 1 to 4:
Communication, Application of Number, ICT, Working with Others, Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving.
Adult Basic Skills
NCFE Entry Level IT
NCFE Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy / Numeracy
NCFE Level 1 & 2 Certificate in Adult Literacy / Numeracy
Details of all NCFE Qualifications and Awards can be found in the NCFE Directory of Products and Services, on the internet at www.ncfe.org.uk or by telephoning NCFE on 0191 239 8000.
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Page author Jenny Nicholson jennynicholson@ncfe.org.uk Dec 07