115 Portfolio courses in Cardiff

The NVQ Diploma in Senior Construction Management Qualification is suited to those who are engaged in high level management activity of a construction business and who working in a senior management role and are seeking to obtain the Black CSCS Card. Our team will discuss the qualification process with you prior to signing up in order to ensure that you will be able to complete the qualification. Complete your qualification quickly with the support of your assessor in as little as 10 to 12 weeks providing that you work with your assessor to provide the required evidence. We offer two other qualifications that lead to the Black CSCS card, follow the links below for more information (open in new window): Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management – 8 Units – Complete in as little as 10 weeks. Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management – 19 units – Complete in as little 16 to 20 weeks. CSCS Cards We can provide CSCS tests and CSCS cards alongside your qualification without the need to attend the test centre. Speak to our friendly and helpful team for more information.

Renew your solid fuel certificate whether you're HETA, BPEC, OFTEC, or C&G! Become a solid fuel installer & servicer today!

This course is suitable for Solid Fuel engineers who are looking to re-new their previous certification. Our Initial course is available through this link: https://www.citytraining.com/w/courses/21-solid-fuel-initial Dry - 1 Day Wet - 2 Days Our courses are accredited by OFTEC and certified by Cert-ain, but this does not stop you from renewing or achieving accreditation from HETAS and similar bodies, saving you money on training costs too. What's included? DryOFT15-108(D) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances (dry space heating).OFT18-108(S) - Service, maintenance, repair, or commissioning of solid fuel burning appliances. WetAs above [OFT15-108(D) & OFT18-108(S)].OFT15-108(W) - Installation, commissioning, and servicing of solid fuel burning appliances with space heating and hot water heating. Prerequisites Category 1 - RENEWAL (this course) Applicants in this category are regarded as experienced Solid Fuel technicians holding one of the following - they will need to provide an original certificate as evidence to the Assessment Centre prior to taking OFTEC assessments:  OFTEC OFT15-108D (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT15-108W (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) OFT18-108S (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) HETAS H003 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H004 AND H006 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)H005 (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) H009 (category 1 status for OFT18-108S only) BPEC Solid Fuel Installer (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) CITY & GUILDS Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Domestic Plumbing and Heating (6189) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S)Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating (9189-03) - must include Solid Fuel pathway (category 1 status for OFT15-108W, OFT15-108D and OFT18-108S) Category 2 (Heating Engineer - Other Fuel) - (Initial Only)Applicants in this category are regarded as holding a nationally recognised qualification in a trade associated with Solid Fuel work; candidates must provide relevant qualifications to support entry: For those looking to expand into Solid Fuel, please visit our Solid Fuel Initial page! DryOFTEC technician with scope of work categories 101,102 or 105Eor - Registered Gas Safe or RGII operativeor - Registered member of GOMCS, APICS, NACS, NIACS, CSAI, ICS, CSA or NACEor - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6129/6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189;or - (United Kingdom) N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competenceor - (Republic of Ireland) FETAC Level 5 in plumbingor - HETAS H003 Dry Appliance Installer courseor - BPEC Solid Fuel Installer or Solid Biomass courseor - APHC Installation of Solid Fuel Appliances and Heating Systems Fed by Solid Fuel in Domestic Appliances courseor have relevant qualifications, skills and experience gained from working in a related trade such as Plumbing / Heating / Ventilation / Refrigeration / Air-Conditioning / Gas Fitting or servicing. Applicants must provide evidence of this related experience to the Assessment Centre. The evidence must consist of, as a minimum, the following:Name and address of the business(s) providing the related experience.The types of related work undertaken (minimum 4/5 jobs). Wet Compulsory: OFTEC OFT15-108D AND (United Kingdom) - N/SVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing or equivalent earlier certification that provides evidence of competence (Republic of Ireland) - FETAC Level 6 in plumbing or - evidence of OFTEC 101 or 105E; or - evidence of formal qualifications: City & Guilds 6035 and 6089, or QCF 6189; or - HETAS H004 Wet Appliance Installer course or - BPEC Solid Biomass course or - Gas Safe Registered Operative holding a current CENWAT category or - RGII Registered Operative holding a current GID category All Category 2 candidates must also undertake training at an OFTEC approved training centre. The training must consist of training utilising the current OFTEC Technical Book. The possession of the OFTEC Technical Book prior to training and subsequent assessment is mandatory. Category 3 (New to Industry - Dry Only) - (Initial Only) Applicants in this category are regarded as new to the Solid Fuel industry, and do not hold any national qualifications in a related field nor have any related work experience. Application conditions for this category require that the Category 3 applicant must obtain experience with a business which is willing to provide an auditable extended Solid Fuel training programme incorporating both On and Off the Job components with organisational support prior to the applicant taking OFTEC training and assessment. Evidence of the contents of the programme detailing the Off the Job training and On the Job experience must be presented to the Assessment Centre as above. 4 to 5 jobs are required as a minimum for your portfolio.

The course is designed to help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for both the initial verification and certification of an electrical installation, further your knowledge and practical skills in the testing and inspection of a range of existing electrical installations, and help improve your understanding of the legal requirements, the theoretical and practical principles for the periodic inspect and testing and certification of an electrical installation.

The shortage of electricians has lead to an increased demand nationwide and in turn a sharp rise in salary. Our training solutions can help you gain nationally recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds and NVQ. Not only you will train in state-of-the-art training centres, but you can also have the opportunity to attain the Work Based Performance Units and complete a portfolio of diverse evidence of onsite work.

The shortage of electricians has lead to an increased demand nationwide and in turn a sharp rise in salary. Our training solutions can help you gain nationally recognised qualifications such as City & Guilds and NVQ. Not only you will train in state-of-the-art training centres, but you can also have the opportunity to attain the Work Based Performance Units and complete a portfolio of diverse evidence of onsite work.

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the principles and practice for leading and managing a portfolio of smaller projects in a multi-project / multi-task environment. It presents a range of practical methods and techniques relevant to the smaller project scenario, using exercises and case studies to show how these can be applied. The scope of the programme includes: The course also emphasises the importance of the leadership and team-working skills needed by project managers and team members in carrying out their roles. The principal training objectives for this programme are to: Explain and demonstrate the key principles of successful project management Demonstrate a range of useful project management tools and techniques Define the role, and help participants understand the skills required by, the project leader Provide a structured framework to help participants manage multiple projects Identify opportunities to improve project management within the organisation DAY ONE 1 Introduction (Course sponsor) Why this programme has been developed Review of participants' needs and objectives 2 Managing smaller projects Projects and project management Lessons from past projects; the essential requirements for success Differences between projects; characteristic project life cycles Key issues and challenges of smaller projects The multi-project world; project portfolio management 3 Project exercise Syndicate teams plan and manage a small project Review of the project exercise: What are the keys to successful management of small projects? 4 Setting up the project Getting organised Managing the definition process Identifying and managing project stakeholders Working with the customer to define the scope and agree deliverables 5 Case study 1 Defining the project scope and deliverables Syndicate teams define the scope and deliverables for a typical project 6 Project planning The importance and cost benefit of effective planning Planning the plan; deciding how detailed a plan to create Packaging the work and estimating timescales and costs Developing project / resource schedules; setting milestones for control v Identifying and managing critical path activities 7 Case study 2 Creating the project plan Syndicate teams develop and analyse the project plan DAY TWO 8 Managing project risks Identifying risks to the project outcome, timescale and cost Evaluating risks and adopting an appropriate risk strategy Defining risk ownership; keeping a simple risk log Keeping risk management up to date; staying pro-active Integrating planning and risk management 9 Project control Managing change, minimising scope creep Selecting the data needed to provide early warning of problems Monitoring performance easily with 'S' curves and slip charts Using trend forecasting to assess true project status Running project review meetings 10 Managing a multi-project portfolio Understanding the world of multiple projects Establishing ownership of project / programme management Classifying projects and creating the 'master schedule' Defining and applying project lifecycle management Resource management: essential pre-requisites and mechanisms Project prioritisation criteria and techniques; pain / gain analysis 11 Managing the multi-project team Characteristics of small project teams / part-time team membership Clarifying line and project management responsibilities Implementing effective manpower planning Establishing professional working practices in the team Developing project management competences in the team Establishing team roles and integrating team members 12 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present) Identify actions to be implemented individually Identify corporate opportunities for improving project management Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals Conclusion

Are you an EDI Officer, HR Specialist, Leader or Manager? Or the nominated EDI champion for your team? Maybe you've been given the EDI portfolio on behalf of your Board or department? Or if you're aiming to make a difference via your diverse staff network or union, all change-makers are welcome!

When staff are new to sales it can seem daunting, especially when they have targets to meet. If the staff you need to promote your products and services get it wrong then it can knock their confidence and negatively impact how your customers see you as an organisation. This programme provides staff with the basic skills they need to sell. This course will help participants: Profile customers Research and identify potential new customers Use the consultative sales process Build effective rapport with customers Identify customer needs through effective questioning and listening Position products and services effectively Close the sale or gain commitment to further action Manage their customer portfolio to maximise sales 1 Introduction Aims and objectives of the training Personal introductions and objectives Self-assessment of existing sales skills Overview of content 2 Knowing your customers Who are your customers, and what do they want from you? What are your strengths, compared to your competitors? Who are your new potential customers? How do you communicate with new customers? What do you need to know about your customers before you start to sell? Making the initial approach Planning your pipeline - keeping the customers coming 3 The four-step sales process Overview of the consultative sales process Key benefits of using the consultative sales process Focusing on behaviours not targets The behaviours of a good salesperson Common pitfalls and mistakes Personal strengths and weaknesses 4 Building rapport First impressions - Mehrabian theory of communication Short cuts to building rapport Looking out for clues as to how the customer is thinking Looping back to keep the conversation flowing Acknowledging past communication Dealing with emotions such as anger Setting the agenda to keep control Getting past gatekeepers 5 Questioning and listening How to ask open questions to uncover information Left brain questions When closed question can be useful What stops us listening? The four levels of listening How to develop your listening skills 6 Presenting products and services to customers When to present Using benefits not features Making it personal Using reciprocity The tendency towards the middle Using consistency 7 Gaining commitment Testing the water Dealing with objections using ACLEO Asking for the business Getting referrals Ending with a personalised close Following-up 8 Managing your customer pipeline Spotting opportunities for cross-sales Managing your portfolio Maximising sales proactively Review meetings Customer satisfaction measures and surveys Mystery shopping 9 Putting it all together Skills practice Personal learning summary and action plans

This one-day programme explores the role of intellectual property (IP) in relation to innovation and creativity. It examines the different forms as well as the key processes, together with some of the oddities and idiosyncrasies of the legal regime that protects IP. It delves into the various IP models you should be aware of as well as key IP facts and figures and current IP trends across the global economy. This session is designed to give you a deeper understanding of: The main forms of intellectual property The importance of IP - both to your organisation and to the wider economy The key processes in the creation, commercial exploitation, and legal protection of IP The different models for the use of IP Some more advanced concepts for reviewing, valuing and managing IP 1 Main forms of intellectual property (IP) Patents Trademarks Copyright Design Trade secrets 2 Global IP business context Global IP facts and figures Figures for key jurisdictions Analysis of a company using IP data IP trends Overview of the key entities in the IP sector 3 Key IP processes IP creation IP portfolio management IP enforcement IP exploitation IP risk management 4 IP models IP models explained IP licensing IP litigation 5 IP concepts The IP maturity ladder Relative IP value and risk Axis of control 6 IP as an asset class Costs Valuation Financial perspective