ESF Bespoke Skills Service Funded Courses

Course Title

Course Details

Yes

Level 2 Safe Use of Pesticide Products

Lantra or City and Guilds

Level 2 Technical qualification in the safe use of pesticides.

1 Day training followed by assessment.

Yes

Mounted / Trailed Boom Sprayer (PA2)

Lantra or City and Guilds

1 Day course – Mounted or Trailed Crop Sprayer.

Practical Assessment separate.

Yes

Wicked Wiper (Weed Wiper) (PA2F)

Lantra or City and Guilds

1 Day course - Add-on unit to PA2 (Vehicle Mounted Sprayers).

Practical Assessment separate.

Yes

Knapsack / Handheld Applicator (PA6)

Lantra or City and Guilds

1 Day Course - Knapsack / Handheld pesticide applicator.

Practical Assessment separate

Yes

Slug Pellet applicator (PA4S or G)

1 Day course for either granular application or slug pellet application with separate assessment. City and Guilds

Yes

Misting and fogging of pesticides (PA9)

1 day course - Misting Fogging or Smokes (Actellic) Assessment separate. City and Guilds.

Yes

Seed Treatment (PA11)

1 Day course on Seed treatment equipment. Assessment Separate City and Guilds

Yes

Fogging and Fumigation (Covid 19)

Fumigation training for disinfectant. Concentration on Risk assessments, COSH analysis and safe working.

Yes

Rolo health, Safety and environmental awareness course

1 Day course is a prerequisite for all operators applying for a CSCS or LISS card

Yes

Asbestos Awareness

1 day course for anyone who is working with asbestos disturbance.

Yes

Working at Heights

1 day course for anyone who has a practical occupation involving working at heights safely.

Yes

Chainsaw Felling

To obtain a relevant certificate of competence for carrying out work on a tree. Lantra or City & Guilds (separate assessment for CS31)

Yes

Brushcutter /Strimmer

1 day course for anyone who is required to operate brushcutter /strimmer in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and/or grounds maintenance – Lantra

Yes

Chainsaw Refresher

1 day course for anyone needing to refresh their certification

Yes

Chainsaw Cross Cut & Maintenance

2 day course in the use of the chainsaw Lantra or City & Guilds (sep assessment for CS30)

Yes

Woodchipper

For anyone who needs to be able to maintain and operate a manually fed wood chipper. (Lantra)

Yes

Professional Wasp and Bee control

The course will help people plan and carry out effective wasp and bee control and management.

Yes

Professional Bed Bug Control

This course will help people plan and carry out effective bed bug control and management. It focuses on the biology and of the insects, their habitats, and the reasons for their control.

Yes

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

This course is a level 2 qualification that covers awareness of the environment and safety for land-based industries. Leading to Rolo health, safety and Environmental awareness.

Yes

FUMIGATION/FOGGING FOR DISINFECTION (COVID 19)

In response to the current pandemic we have adapted one of our industry specific courses to incorporate the COVD 19 requirements as many businesses are now required to disinfect prior and after visitors arrive. This is a one-day certified course which covers aspect of COSHH, and the regulations associated with the use of the fogging machines.

Yes

TELEHANDLERS

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly. This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.

As per the guidance telescopic material handlers should only be driven by authorised, trained, and competent people who have completed the appropriate training and testing.

Yes

FORKLIFTS

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly. This course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to operate the machine safely, protecting both you and those around you.

As per the guidance material handlers should only be driven by authorised, trained, and competent people who have completed the appropriate training and testing.

Yes

IMPROVING YOUR USE OF ATV'S & QUAD BIKES

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly. Quad/ Mule/All Terrain Vehicle (Sit in or Sit Astride) including Loads and attachments and rough terrain.

Yes

Sit In ATV (Mule)

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly.

Yes

Sit Astride ATV (Quad Bike)

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly.

Yes

Large Goods Vehicles

Training will take place over 20 hours. This is usually delivered over 4 consecutive days with the DVLA tests on the 5th and 6th day. The test is to be booked separately, and cannot be booked as part of the funding package.

Yes

MEWP – Mobile Elevated Work Platform (scissor Lift or Cherry Picker)

1 day course – in the practical use of the Scissor Lift / Cherry picker/ Boom Lifts

Yes

Tractor driving

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly. including trailed and mounted implements.

Yes

Ride on mowers

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly.

Yes

Trailer Driving inc (B+E)

Training will take place over 10 hours. This is usually delivered over 3 consecutive days with the DVLA test on the 3rd day. 10 hours of training to prepare the candidate for there trailer towing assessment. The training is delivered 4 hours per day on the 1st and 2nd day and then 2 hours training prior to the DVLA Test. The cost of the DVLA test is not included in any funding available.

Yes

Groundworking Machines

These courses are specific to the machines and industries that they cover operating techniques for a machine for a specific industry. Each of the courses is accredited and certified and must be renewed regularly. Including diggers, skid steer and dumpers.

Yes

SAFE USE OF SPRAYING MACHINES MOUNTED, TRAILED OR SELF PROPELLED BOOM SPRAYER

If your job includes the use of a spraying machine then you will need to complete this course to ensure you are safely using the machine and applying the products in a safe manner. Leading to level 2 qualification.

Yes

ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS (EID SYSTEMS)

Do you have a machine that you don’t use effectively or that you are considering purchasing but need to get some training to make sure you use if effectively. This is the course for you. Bespoke course to assist business owners to make use of their equipment and become more efficient.

Yes

USE OF GPS MACHINERY

Do you have a machine that you don’t use effectively or that you are considering purchasing but need to get some training to make sure you use if effectively. This is the course for you. Bespoke course to assist business owners to make use of their equipment and become more efficient.

Yes

USE OF HAND HELD MACHINERY AND WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

This course ensures that the participant is fully conversant with the use of the equipment by the end of the course and knows all the safe practices that are required. Including grinders (abrasive wheels) and welding equipment.

Yes

USE OF HAND HELD MACHINERY AND WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT - WELDING

This course ensures that the participant is fully conversant with the use of the equipment by the end of the course and knows all the safe practices that are required. Including grinders (abrasive wheels) and welding equipment.

Yes

Welding Tuition

2 day welding courses covering MMA, MIG & TIG Welding Processes.
Working on mild, stainless and aluminium steels, pipe and plate.

Yes

Abrasive Wheels

1 day course for Bench Mounted, Hand Held Electrical/Engine Driven abrasive wheels used for cutting or grinding as part of your work.

Yes

Animal Transports assessment for Short Journey

For anyone transporting live animals as part of a business activity. Training only and separate assessment. City and Guilds

Yes

Animal transport

This course will prepare you to take the test that is a requirement for transporting farm animals and horses in the UK in connection with an economic activity. Content includes categories on horses, sheep, cattle, pigs and goats. Upon successful completion of this eLearning course you can go on to take the Short Journey certificate (over 65km and up to 8 hours) accredited by Lantra Awards, City and Guilds or other Awarding Organisations that are approved for the animals in transit qualification. The course covers the theory aspects preparing trainees for their assessment. Note there is also the following test available - Long Journey Driver certificate (over 8 hours).

Yes

Rat & Mouse Control Lantra Awards Technical Award in Responsible and Effective Control of Commensal Rodents 

Approved by Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) designed to plan & carry out rat and mouse control. This course provides an opportunity to gain an industry recognised certificate that is a requirement from 1 June 2016.

E-LEARNING / Online course and assessment

Yes

RODENT CONTROL (BESPOKE) E-LEARNING

This course is used by all food manufacture and production and bioeconomy and covers all aspects of the control of rodents and ensure the candidate is certificated at the end of the course following completion of a test.

Yes

Cashflows & Budgeting

½ or 1 day course enabling the trainee to complete their own cashflow by the end of the course and prepare a budget. Either on spreadsheet or business manager program.

Yes

Cash Manager/ Business Manager

½ or 1 day course aimed to be on a bespoke basis  depending on the ability of the trainee, be it Basic, Intermediate or advanced.

Yes

Microsoft Excel

(Beginners)

1 day course aimed to give people who have non or basic knowledge of Excel, a better understanding and learning skills using this programme.

Yes

Microsoft Excel

(Intermediate)

1 day course aimed for basic users of Excel, knowledge which will make them more proficient in spread sheet design and development and how to apply these tools to solving business problems.

Yes

ADVANCED MANAGEMENT COURSE (BESPOKE)

The candidate chooses the individual days/modules appropriate to their business.modules include financial accounting and risk management/ staff management/time management/business development/ negotiating skills/ self and staff motivation / Mental health awareness.

Yes

EMPLOYMENT LAW – THE BASICS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Covering all aspects of employment law from the employer’s point of view - including policies and procedures and codes of practice. Each trainee will come away with a set up ready for use in their business.

Yes

BASIC COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTS (BESPOKE)

Cover all aspects of basic data entry, ability to departmentalise their business finances to give them greater control of what is happening in their business.

Yes

BASIC QUICK BOOKS

Cover all aspects of basic data entry, ability to departmentalise their business finances to give them greater control of what is happening in their business.

Yes

COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP (BESPOKE)

6 HOUR EVENT WITH SHARING OPPORTUNITIES AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER. expert deliverers will cover all the aspects of collaboration, its implications, and advantages, including leadership which can be covered on an additional day if time does not allow. This delivery allows participants to work on a practical level with other businesses to encourage the transfer of skills not only from the instructor but also between those attending to demonstrate the advantages of collaboration and working together.

Yes

BASIC SKILLS IN BOOKKEEPING

Bookkeeping for micro businesses as a starting point. Many businesses rely on their accountant to complete all financial aspects of the business control. This gives the business owner or manager the ability to see the benefits of controlling their own finances and how easy it could be for them, particularly for a micro business.

Yes

BASIC SKILLS IN EXCEL

This one-day training course aims to give basic users of Excel knowledge of commands and functions which will make them more proficient in spreadsheet design and development. How to apply these tools to solving their own business problems and good spreadsheet practice will also be covered.

Yes

HEALTH AND SAFETY AWARENESS FOR MANAGERS (BESPOKE)

These courses will be split according to the needs of the managers. i.e. advanced technical personnel require different knowledge to the advanced manager. This is to give the management team an insight into the Health & Safety requirements for their business to ensure they are able to go away from this course with the knowledge of what their obligations are to ensure the safety of themselves and their staff.

Yes

PAYROLL AND PENSIONS (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

Basics for payroll – gross pay, in and tax and pensions. As many businesses have been thrown into the realms of Furlough payments and SSP this course will make sure that business owners and payroll managers are able to complete payrolls and are able to complete all submissions and claims.

Yes

SUCCESSION, THE LAW AND YOUR BUSINESS (BESPOKE)

introducing some of the criteria required for succession planning and preparing for the future. managing the business within the law and what to prepare for and items that may need the business owner’s attention prior to them handing over any business.

Yes

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS/CASHFLOWS AND BUDGETS (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

Working with the technical staff and business owners, through to advanced managers to make sure that all management within a business are aware of the implications of working with and preparing a budget and cashflow. also, for the advanced technical staff this will include updating their knowledge of accounts where necessary. By the completion of the course they will be able to complete a cash flow and budget for their business.

Yes

FINANCIAL REVIEW (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

Working with the management of the business to work through their individual business finances, be it computerised/manual accounts, discussion with bank manager and possibly accountant if required, or individual review of their business, budgets and cashflow to prepare them for the future.

Yes

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

An interactive course, that can possibly be run online or over a virtual network, to ensure that the candidate is by the end of the course actually completing all their policies and procedures correctly. Opportunity will be given to actually complete their own businesses information during the course and the candidates will be provided with a memory stick of information to take home so that they are able to use the information immediately following their training.

Yes

DATA PROTECTION – YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS (BESPOKE)

Covering all the businesses and individuals’ rights regarding data protection and make sure all managers are aware of their responsibilities. Ensuring they are registered and abiding by the law. Data Protection is increasingly important in the modern workforce, and vital to the success of all organisations around the globe. The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR will ensure that all workplaces in the EU, UK and abroad practice the same level of care when collecting and processing personal data. This eLearning course will help you understand the fundamentals of the GDPR, and the rights and responsibilities you have as a data subject, controller, or processor, will help lead your workplace to safer, more protected future.

Yes

CLIMATE CHANGE AND YOUR BUSINESS (BESPOKE TO THE BUSINESS)

Introducing new technologies and how businesses can afford or make profit from the changes in progress alongside the renewable obligations and abilities of their business. This course is particularly interesting for the Bio-economic businesses or renewable energy businesses. It will include how they might make their business greener or aim towards net zero.

Yes

LEADERSHIP AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (BESPOKE) ONE TO ONE

A succession of courses can be run to cover an individual’s leadership and management needs to give each business a specific lead on what they should be aiming for. This can be run with very small groups or one to one and the instructor would go to the businesses to enable the business owners to work within their business environment and to put into practice the knowledge at once.

Yes

INTEGRATED COMMUNICATION (BESPOKE)

This is one of the most unused soft skills that we have in business and this course will leave the participants able to communicate in a number of ways and will demonstrate to them what may be the best.

Yes

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Will help candidates understand the fundamentals of the GDPR, and the rights and responsibilities you have as a data subject, controller, or processor, will help lead your workplace to safer, more protected future.

Yes

Risk Assessments

1 day course tailored to the needs of the business.

Yes

Foundation Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Give trainees knowledge, understanding and basic skills in HACCP.

Yes

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Will help candidates understand the fundamentals of the GDPR, and the rights and responsibilities you have as a data subject, controller, or processor, will help lead your workplace to safer, more protected future.

Yes

Height Safety

Gives trainees knowledge and understanding in height safety and allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention.

Yes

Introduction to Agricultural Vehicles

This course is ideal for people new to the world of agriculture, including contractors and smallholders as an introduction to agricultural vehicles, implements and attachments.

Yes

Non-technical skills in farming

This short course covers the basic yet effective steps you can take to minimise risk and make your farm a safer place to live and work.

Yes

Professional Bed bug Control

This course will help people plan and carry out effective bed bug control and management.

It focuses on the biology and of the insects, their habitats, and the reasons for their control.

Yes

Professional Wasp and Bee control

The course will help people plan and carry out effective wasp and bee control and management.

Yes

Workplace Mental Health for employees

This Course covers topics from: Awareness, Workplace Plans, and Mental Health Programs, to Helping Workers’ Performance, Communication Strategies, and Providing Support, as well as much more.

Yes

Workplace Mental Health for managers

This Course covers topics from: Awareness, Workplace Plans, and Mental Health Programs, to Helping Workers’ Performance, Communication Strategies, and Providing Support, as well as much more.

Yes

BASIC USE OF VEHICLES - E- LEARNING OR PRACTICAL DELIVERY

This course is an introduction to the use of vehicles in the business and give the participant a grounding in the use of the vehicle including the mechanical and safety measures to take with the vehicle. This may be for use in construction, bio-economy, food manufacturing, engineering or visitor economy.

Yes

DATA PROTECTION – YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS (BESPOKE)

Covering all the businesses and individuals’ rights regarding data protection and make sure all managers are aware of their responsibilities. Ensuring they are registered and abiding by the law. Data Protection is increasingly important in the modern workforce, and vital to the success of all organisations around the globe. The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR will ensure that all workplaces in the EU, UK and abroad practice the same level of care when collecting and processing personal data. This eLearning course will help you understand the fundamentals of the GDPR, and the rights and responsibilities you have as a data subject, controller, or processor, will help lead your workplace to safer, more protected future.

Yes

Active Listening Skills

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in active listening skills. Active listening is a structured form of listening that improves mutual understanding and ensures clearer communication at work. This eLearning course allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention.

Yes

Business Social Media, Email and Online Etiquette

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in business social media, email and online etiquette and allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention. Over the last 30 years, the way we communicate and share information has drastically changed. The emergence of digital technologies and social media has introduced whole new modes of communication and whole new sets of risks with them. These risks range from health and safety to privacy and security and must be managed throughout private and professional lives and workplaces around the world.

Yes

Social Media & E Mail Etiquette for Leaders

Over the years, the digital revolution has dramatically changed the way we communicate and share information. These changes have brought with them a whole new set of risks associated with privacy and security. These risks need to be managed in both our private and our working lives. Modern digital technology offers a plethora of devices and formats that allow us to communicate freely, and often instantly, in video, still images and in writing. For most, the hand-written letter is a thing of the past, however, in business, the fundamental tenets of traditional writing etiquette remain unchanged, and are still an important part of maintaining a sense of professionalism in the digital age. This programme will cover the key areas that can help you maintain an appropriate and professional approach to using a range of communication technologies at work.

Yes

Conducting Performance Appraisals

Conducting performance appraisals is part of every manager’s job and can be an incredibly beneficial tool when carried out effectively. Unfortunately, not all performance appraisals are as successful as they could be, as they require a dedication of time and care, and rely upon your discretion and objectivity as manager in order to be effective.

Yes

Environmental Awareness (E-learning)

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in environmental awareness and knowledge requirements for individuals to develop an awareness of the impact of their activities and others on the environment and the importance of improving environmental performance within the area or other activities. This training course includes topics on current environmental issues such as energy efficiency, carbon footprints and waste.

Yes

Equality & Diversity

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in equality and diversity and allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention. Workplace diversity occurs in every organisation. Diversity occurs in many forms including race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, the way people think, tenure, organisational function, educational background, beliefs and more. Diversity impacts how people perceive themselves and those around them, which in turn affect their interactions. Being treated with respect, dignity and without prejudice or bias is a basic human right that everyone deserves. This training course aims to help you manage equality in your diverse workplace, and is suitable for persons at all levels.

Yes

Growth by Leadership

Leadership plays a vital role in any organisation and can be a determining factor in how smoothly and successfully it runs. Poor leadership can lead to low staff morale, lack of synergy between staff, poor employee performance, poor financial results, and in extreme cases, lead to bankruptcy. On the other hand, good leadership can set your organisation on the right path to achieving its goals. This video aims to assist in the growth of yours and your staff’s leadership skills, and help you on your way to an organisation of leaders.

Yes

Safe Driving for Work

This training course aims to give trainees knowledge and understanding in safe driving for work and allows trainees to view realistic scenes and be tested on their knowledge retention. Whether you’re an employer or employee, a good many of us will use vehicles in our day-to-day lives. So much so, it can be easy to forget how much of a danger vehicle can be to ourselves, and the workplace. Crashes, confrontations, fines, severe injuries, termination, jail time and even death, are all potential risks you could encounter, if not adopting the proper attitude behind the wheel. This training course will demonstrate how to avoid such mistakes, and is suitable for personnel at all levels who use vehicles in the workplace.