Learning for the Future Assessment Centre
Gain accredited qualifications
Our Learning for the Future Accredited Assessment Centre is City and Guilds approved and offers you access to nationally recognised vocational qualifications.
We’ll work with you to enhance your skills, knowledge and understanding following national occupational standards for knowledge and competency as well as supporting your personal, professional and career development.
Our qualifications
We offer a range of qualifications to suit your needs.
Choose from the following qualifications that range from Level 2 to Level 5:
- Awards (small)
- Certificates (medium); or
- Diploma (large)
To view the qualifications we offer, click on the arrows below:
Health and social care qualifications
Level 2 |
Diploma in Care |
Award in Employment Responsibilities and Rights in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People's Settings |
Award in Awareness of End of Life Care |
Award in Prevention and Control of Infection |
Award in Awareness of Dementia |
Level 3 |
Diploma in Adult Care |
Award in Awareness of Dementia |
Level 4 |
Diploma in Adult Care |
Level 5 |
Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care |
Children and young people qualifications
Level 3 |
Diploma in Residential Childcare |
Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce |
level 5 |
Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare |
Business administration and customer service qualifications
Level 2 |
Diploma in Business Administration |
Diploma in Customer Services |
level 3 |
Diploma in Business Administration |
Diploma in Customer Services |
Level 4 |
Diploma in Business Administration |
Advice and guidance qualifications
Level 3 |
NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance |
Level 4 |
Diploma in Advice and Guidance |
Vocational assessor and internal verification qualifications
Level 3 |
Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement |
Level 4 |
Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice |
Other vocational qualifications
Level 2 |
NVQ Diploma in Food Production and Cooking |
Level 3 |
Award in Education and Training |
Skills for Care – Funded learning programmes
As a Skills for Care endorsed training provider, we also offer the following learning programmes registered managers and other managers working in adult social care services
Well-Led Programme – 4 days
This is a national development programme for both new and experienced managers of adult social care services. The Programme is underpinned by models of leadership that can be practically applied to deliver change and promote best practice. Further information can be obtained from the Skills for Care, Well-Led Programme
Understanding Performance Management – 1 day
A practical Continued Professional development (CPD) module to help managers explore the performance management cycle, recognise that people perform differently and utilise tools and techniques available. Further information can be obtained from Skills for Care
Understanding Workplace Culture – 1 day
A practical CPD module to help managers explore the critical links between vision, values and culture, providing practical support to influence change and develop the culture of their service. Further information can be obtained from Skills for Care
These learning programmes are fully funded by Skills for Care for those eligible to claim from the Workforce Development Fund.
For further information or to request a place; please contact AssessmentCentre@barnsley.gov.uk
How much does it cost?
Our qualifications vary in size and price and we offer discounts for the purchase of multiple qualifications.
We can offer payment plans to allow you to pay for your qualifications by instalments and funding may be available to contribute to the cost of certain health and social care qualifications; please contact us for more information.
Our team
We have an excellent assessment team ready to help you to start your learning journey. Our staff are professionally qualified and have vast experience in their subject areas.
You'll be allocated an assessor who will provide you with everything you need to get started. They'll support you throughout your qualification and learning experience.
How to apply
To apply, click on the "Apply for our qualifications" button at the top of this page.
If you have any questions or require any further information before you apply click on the "Got a question? contact us online" button at the top of this page or email: AssessmentCentre@barnsley.gov.uk
What our clients say
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I found the support I received very professional and they were approachable and helpful with any queries I had.
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A knowledgeable and friendly team, communication very good throughout all my courses, always on hand to help if needs be.
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A friendly and professional team who helped me through my qualification.
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I really enjoyed completing the course and I've seen a difference when interacting with customers and staff at the depot.