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Helping you gain the skills you need to improve your career opportunities 

We offer free and part funded courses and qualifications to support jobseekers, those not in employment and those who are in employment to achieve nationally accredited qualifications, ranging from Entry Level 3 up to Level 3. 

What we offer

All our courses and qualifications are subject to government funding criteria

Essential Digital Skills

Level:  Entry Level 3

This Course will cover:

Introduction into using computers and accessing the internet. Whether it’s your first time on a computer and you would like some support in starting to use the keyboard and mouse, or you would like help with sending emails with attachments and accessing online public services, then this is the course for you. 

ITQ Level 1

Level: Level 1

This Course will cover:

  • IT User Fundamentals

  • Security for IT users

  • IT Communication Fundamentals

  • Using the Internet

  • Using Email

  • Presentation software

  • Spreadsheet software

  • Word Processing Software

ITQ Level 2

Level:  Level 2

This Course will cover:

A range of skills and knowledge in the use of ICT applications. A Level 2 user can make use of predefined or commonly used IT tools for activities that are at times non-routine or unfamiliar, they will be able to devise solutions to use IT tools to improve productivity.

  • Improving Productivity 

  • Word Processing software

  • Spreadsheet software

  • Presentation software

Functional Skills Maths

Levels: Entry Level 3, Level 1, Level 2

This Course will cover:

  • Numbers e.g. Multiply, Divide, Ratio
  • Measure, Shape and Space e.g. Metric and Imperial, Symmetry
  • Data Handling e.g. Averages, Graphs

Functional Skills IT

Levels: Entry Level 3

This Course will cover:

This is the next step up from our Essential Digital Skills course to gain an accredited qualification covering:

  • Email
  • Health and Safety
  • Internet Searching
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint

Functional Skills English

Levels: Entry Level 3, Level 1, Level 2

This Course will cover:

  • Reading e.g. Recognising different text
  • Writing e.g. Constructing informal or formal text, Using correct grammar
  • Speaking, Listening and Communication e.g. Understanding the main points, Following instructions

Sector-Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) 

Work Sector Support

 Would you like help with improving your skills and knowledge in preparation for looking for work, going to an interview and starting employment?

We offer Free* employability support courses in our centre located in Exeter City Centre.  This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to write a CV, apply for job opportunities, develop your interview skills, and know how to be successful in the workplace.  

ETS work with employers who are looking to recruit staff to support there business growth. Following the completion of the SWAP programme there may be opportunities to progress into employment.

What it will cover

 Here are just a few examples of topics that we cover:

  • Understanding mindset
  • CV compilation
  • Effective application forms and cover letters
  • Dealing with your first days at work
  • Understanding motivation
  • Developing assertiveness
  • Problem solving the workplace
  • Working in a team
  • Health and wellbeing in the workplace

Employers who are currently engaged with our

SWAP Programmes are:

How to get in touch

The Mount

The Mount

ETS deliver training out of the The Mount which is located in Exeter City Centre.

The Mount is on Paris street just off the Western Way roundabout, just down from Princesshay, opposite the new St Sidwell’s point leisure centre. It is just a minute walk from the job centre. The Mount has no shortage of public transport links.

The Mount,
72 Paris Street,
Exeter,
Devon,
EX1 2JY
07517 554095
help@etsgroup.co.uk