About Optimum Skills
Optimum Skills are a leading North East training provider delivering post-16 education, supporting the development of skills, careers and businesses throughout the region.
We have training academies in County Durham, Gateshead and Newcastle with services covering all of the North East including Pre-Apprenticeship (Traineeship/Study Programme), Apprenticeships, Adult Skills and Mandatory Training.
We offer fully flexible training courses to ensure learners have the right skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of industry and that businesses gain employees who have established skills and work-ready.
What's on offer
Optimum Skills supports the following industries and funded training routeways.
Business and Administration
- Business Administration - Apprenticeship Level 3
- Team Leader / Supervisor - Apprenticeship Level 3
- Operations and Departmental Manager - Apprenticeship Level 5
- School Business Professional - Apprenticeship Level 4
- Principles of Management and Leadership - Level 3
- Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy - Certificate Level 2
- Well-being - Certificate Level 1
- Team Leading Principles - Certificate Level 2
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - Award Level 1
- Business Administration - Certificate Level 2
Catering and Hospitality
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry - Certificate Level 1
Construction and the Built Environment
- Bricklayer - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Carpentry & Joinery - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Roofer - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Property Maintenance - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Occupational Work Supervision - Diploma Level 3
- Construction Contracting Operations - Diploma Level 3
Digital
- ICT Practitioners in Data - Certificate Level 3
- Cyber Security Practices - Certificate Level 3
- Essential Digital Skills - Award Level 1
- Digital Technologies - Certificate Level 2
- Digital Skills - Certificate Level 2
- Understanding Data Protection and Data Security - Certificate Level 2
Education and Childcare
- Learning and Skills Mentor - Apprenticeship Level 4
- Learning and Skills Teacher - Apprenticeship Level 5
- Education and Training - Award Level 3
Engineering & Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing Operative - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Industrial Environmental Awareness - Award Level 2
- Lean Organisation Management - Certificate Level 2
Legal, Finance & Accounting
- Accounts or Finance Assistant - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Credit Controller and Collector - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Payroll Administrator - Apprenticeship Level 3
Sales, Marketing and Procurement
- Digital Marketer - Apprenticeship Level 3
- Principles of Customer Service - Certificate Level 2
Transport & Logistics
- Supply Chain Warehouse Operative - Apprenticeship Level 2
- Waste Resource Operative - Apprenticeship Level 2
