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Gaining extra qualifications can make an enormous difference to your career, they may be hard work and sometimes cost money, but the boost that they can give you is well worth it! We have picked out a couple of qualifications that may be interesting, but there are loads more online, so have a look around.
Getting an extra qualification can make all the difference to your career prospects, it will show that you are dedicated and give you something to make your CV stand out.
Here are some sites where you can start looking for courses:
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Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
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Food Hygiene Courses
What is it and who is it for?
They are qualifications for those working with food. Although it is not a requirement that all people handling food have a food hygiene certificate or qualification it is preferred by most businesses and give a valuable boost to your CV and career.
Where can I find out more?
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (is a professional and well recognised body offering qualifications)
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First Aid Courses
What is it and who is it for?First Aid is a skill which allows you to learn how to deal with injuries and illnesses as one of the first people on the scene. Those who have first aid training can deal with an ill person until an ambulance or a doctor can get there. Being trained in First Aid could put you in a position to save someone's life, a family member, friend or co-worker.
The most well recognised provider of first aid courses is St John's Ambulance
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Customer Service
What is it and who is it for?These are great for anyone going into a career in retail or customer service or hospitality. It could give you a valuable boost when applying for jobs as it shows that you are good at working with people, especially if you don't have any previous customer service experience.
Where can I find out more?
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Business And Administration Courses
What is it and who is it for?Anyone who wants to work in an office environment could do one of these courses. There are a number of different skills you can learn that will be valuable and transferrable to any business. Including, IT skills, shorthand and office administration skills.
Where can I find out more?
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Health and Social Care
What is it and who is it for?
For anyone who wants to go into a profession as a career helping vulnerable people. There is a huge number of academic and vocational courses available depending on what you want to specialise in. As always qualifications can give a significant boost to your CV.
Where can I find out more?
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