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What is vocational training and why should I choose it?

Vocational Training is training whilst you work.  It is the chance for you to gain valuable qualifications, whilst developing important work experience and earning money at the same time.  

In the future 2 out of 3 jobs will require a higher level of skills and better qualifications and now is the time to get ready for this.   Your future is in your hands….. and by taking part in vocational training it will help you prepare yourself for the future and kick start your career.  

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What training will I undertake?
Vocational Training is based upon your ability to demonstrate competence in the workplace to a standard appropriate for the sector you work in and obtain an NVQ or Apprenticeship. This is a recommended route for people to qualify for care or child care roles.

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What type of person do I need to be?
Some of the qualities that you will need to have, or be prepared to develop, include:
• A willingness to learn from other people such as supervisors, colleagues and trainers.
• The ability to use your own initiative.
• The ability to communicate with others and work as part of a team. 

What will I get out of it?
You have the opportunity to:
• Become trained to a recognised national standard. 
• Achieve a high level of job satisfaction.
• Achieve a recognised and professional qualification.
• Get paid whilst you study.

As a result you will be able to:
• Develop your career as a skilled worker in the care or child care profession.
• Go on to study for additional qualifications. 

Why should I choose Rapido Training? 


• Access to free or low cost training 
• Take part in interesting, fun and creative activities as part of your learning
• Work with friendly, qualified and experienced staff
• Receive support and guidance at every step to help you achieve your full potential
• Gain individual, one to one additional support if you need it to help you achieve
• Have contact with your assessor or tutor at least every two weeks to help you keep on track and maintain your progress
• Access additional free training opportunities whilst you are with Rapido Training 
• Pace your learning so that it suits you and your work place needs
• Schedule your training to minimise disruption to your work
• Start at any time with our roll on roll off course delivery programme
• Improve you confidence and skills to progress in your career
• Have fun learning with others in our small group sessions
• Learn and share ideas and good practice with others working in the same profession 

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Find out what other learners have thought about their courses and studying with Rapido check out our case studies & feedback page.

How can I get started?

Call: 01452 886625 now for further details or complete and send the attached application form for an informal interview with one of our advisors.

As an equal opportunities training provider we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We particularly welcome applications from men and members of the ethnic minority population who are under represented groups in the care and childcare sectors within the Gloucestershire and Wiltshire areas.