Information, Advice & Guidance

If you are undecided about the kind of course you want to follow, call in to see one of our advisors who are trained in information, advice and guidance (IAG).

We offer impartial advice on the various kinds of provision and courses available to you. If we don’t offer the package you need, we’ll certainly know someone who does.

Alternatively, check out courses available in the north east region at www.coursefinder.org.uk.  For additional IAG , go to www.nextstepnorthest.org.uk or to find your nearest next step provider regionally, go to http://nextstep.direct.gov.uk.

As you are currently enrolled on a training programme with ourselves, we are delighted to offer an impartial Information, Advice and Guidance service for candidates involved in Train to Gain and other government funded training programmes.  

Our advisor can support you by:

• Offering impartial and confidential advice on all aspects of your learning
• Help you to identify and overcome any barriers to learning
• Provide support throughout
• Helping you to explore further learning opportunities where relevant

Any discussion is confidential, however some information may be passed to those involved in your learning with your consent.

Throughout your course, your adviser will be available to discuss any issues or concerns you may have, and once you have completed your learning and have achieved your qualification, you can review your learning with your adviser and discuss progression to further learning opportunities if required.

For further advice about the different types of support available to you during and on completion of your course, please contact Suzanne on 0191 5641517 or at suzanne@primatraining.com.

Initial assessment

Your initial assessment is a process for you and your adviser to develop your learning plan together, there are a range of activities including:

• Identify your learning style
• Maths and English skills
• Hobbies and interests
• Career history
• Previous qualifications and learning experiences

The information may be gathered using questionnaires, assessments and forms.  This is required to ensure your learning is designed to suit your individuals needs.  You will be helped to understand why the info is required and be given feedback afterwards.

Why should I learn?

There are endless benefits of learning, whether you want to improve your basic skills or follow a full NVQ (National Vocational Qualification).

Benefits include:

• Learning can increase your self confidence in work and in your personal life
• Broaden your skills set
• Self Motivation
• Job satisfaction
• Promotion opportunities, update CV
• Encourage work based learning within the workplace
• Helping children with homework
• Make improvements in your everyday life
• To realise your potential and further develop skills

Learning has come a long way, it can take place at work or from home via the internet – if you are unsure about re-entering the classroom, lack confidence or are afraid of failing, contact Suzanne to see how we can support you.