Business / Training

Langside College understands it is vital for an organisation to remain competitive if they are to be successful in an ever changing market place. To achieve this, every business must develop and motivate their greatest investment - their staff. Last year Langside College helped 111 employers do just that by delivering training that met the needs of those employers and their staff.

The Business Development Unit allows Langside College to meet the educational and training needs of businesses both at home and internationally. We have been successful in developing partnerships with a wide range of organisations including; large and small local companies within the public and private sectors, Dalian University in China, Jawabi Oil in Saudi Arabia, Local Authorities, Health Boards, Trade Unions, Community and Voluntary organisations.

By listening to our customers and understanding their needs, we are able to deliver a bespoke programme of training. This is aided by our flexible approach to delivery. Time, place, course content and mode of delivery are all discussed with our customers to ensure that the training received meets both individual and business needs.

We can consult with you and offer innovative training solutions to the most specific of problems and keep within your budget requirements. This may include advice on possible sources of funding and legislative requirements.

We deliver a full and varied portfolio of bespoke business focused qualifications covering a wide range of subject areas and levels including:

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), based on practical skills and knowledge and which have particular relevance to employment

Professional Development Awards (PDAs), based on vocational skills and knowledge which have particular relevance to employment

Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) develop knowledge and skills that allow holders of these awards to progress to further study or to employment at technical/managerial level.

In addition, we have wide experience of delivering short tailored College accredited courses in a variety of subjects, meeting the immediate needs of employers and staff alike.

Courses available include:

• Modern Languages for Business
• Interviewing Techniques
• Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness Training
• Time Management
• A1 & V1 Units
• First Aid
• Health and Safety
• Moving and Handling
• Food Hygiene
• Fire Safety
• ECDL
• Diploma in Training and Development
• Institute of Leadership & Management Accredited Courses (full range)
• Team Building
• Customer Service Skills
• Negotiating Skills
• British Sign Language
• Deaf Awareness

We also offer a full range of SVQs including:

• Health & Social Care
• Childrens Care, Learning and Development
• Playwork
• Catering and Hospitality
• Horticulture
• Sports Turf
• Floristry

To discuss the many ways in which Langside College can help develop your workforce, please contact Paul Lafferty, Business Development Manager on 0141 272 3749 or email plafferty@langside.ac.uk

Testimonials

 "I am proud to endorse the opportunities that Langside College affords its students and look forward to a continuing partnership that will equip our childcare workforce across the city to meet the requirements of a challenging career."
Marion Hodgson
Glasgow City Council

 "I have always found Langside College most helpful and their resources are first class… I have always found the staff friendly and helpful and are quick to put you at ease. Keep up the good work."
Margaret Flemming
USDAW
Education Department

 "The SFA has used Langside College to deliver a number of training courses on-site. At all times the quality and professionalism of the tutors has been first rate."
Viv Coady
Scottish Football Association
Human Resources Manager

 "Hayfield Support Services wish to thank Langside College for your cooperation, support and tuition during the provision of exceptional training on Food Hygiene, REHIS and SVQ 3 and 4 in Social Care. We hope to use your provision in the years ahead."
Suzanne Finnegan
Residential Manager
Hayfield Ltd

 "Langside College are currently delivering the Diploma in Training and Development for DFID in our office in East Kilbride. Our staff are working towards completing their award and so far the feedback has been very positive."
Lesley McGarvie
Team Leader, Learning and Development Services
Department for International Development

"Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has joined forces with Langside College who will deliver SVQ level 2 training to 87 members of GHA's housing support staff and SVQ level 4 training to its ten managers over the next three years. I'm sure everyone taking part will be a great success."
Catherine Wilkie
Sheltered and Supported Housing Manager
Glasgow Housing Association

"The Community Learning Team at Govan Initiative work with the hardest to reach clients and help introduce them to learning at a level and pace that suits their needs.
The courses delivered by Langside College in the past have helped to build our client groups skills and confidence, in a friendly and relaxed environment."
Charlotte Craig
Community Learning Operations Manager
Glasgow South West Regeneration Agency