Improve your finance skills

Guide your business through financial challenges

The business environment is always evolving and changes happen all the time so we must adapt to keep on top. Some of these recent changes include Making Tax Digital and auto-enrolment, which make the role of the accountant more demanding. Long gone are the days of just preparing the accounts and doing an annual tax return. Whether working in-house or for an agency, accountants need to be armed with the knowledge and skills to navigate through numerous financial challenges.

Technology – having your finger on the pulse

Making Tax Digital is a Government initiative to make HMRC into an online system.

By 2020 most businesses will be required to keep track of their tax affairs digitally. This new digital system will not only tell you how much tax you have to pay, but will help you budget for future business growth.

Connecting – drives business success

Relationship building internally and externally is a great way to identify opportunities

and influence decision-makers. To do this, accountants need to understand the personal impact of financial data and be able to translate and communicate this across all levels of a business. Today, accountants need to review all elements of business through integrated reports to drive business success.

Adapt – skills keep you and your business up-to-date

The ability to adapt and keep up-to-date with technical skills and knowledge will help your business identify future trends, giving you a competitive edge. Through training and apprenticeships for your workforce, we can help you address the critical needs of your business, enabling you to mould an effective and productive workforce.

Upcoming AAT Courses

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Start Dates: 

12 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

12 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, St Austell

12 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, Saltash

14 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

15 September 2017, 9am to 1pm - Cornwall College, St Austell

What will I learn? 

During the AAT Level 2, you will learn finance administrator skills e.g. double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles, and purchase, sales and general ledgers. Upon successful completion, you could progress to the AAT Level 3 Diploma.

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AAT Level 3 Advance Diploma in Accounting

Start Dates: 

5 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

6 September 2017, 9am to 3pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

6 September 2017, 9am to 3pm -  Cornwall College, St Austell

7 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm -  Cornwall College, St Austell

7 September 2017, 9am to 3pm - Cornwall College, Saltash

What will I learn? 

This is a follow on course from the AAT Level 2. During this course, you will learn more complex finance officer processes e.g. final accounts for sole traders and partnerships, reports and returns, and professional ethics. Upon successful completion, you could progress to the AAT Level 4 Diploma.

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AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting

Start Dates: 

5 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, St Austell

6 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, Saltash

6 September 2017, 5pm to 9pm -  Cornwall College, Camborne

7 September 2017, 9am to 3.30pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

What will I learn? 

This is a follow on course from the AAT Level 3. During this course, you will learn finance team leader skills e.g. financial statements for limited companies, complex management accounting tasks, management skills and specialist learning areas.

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Computerised Payroll IAB Award Level 2

Start Dates: 

18 September 2017, 2pm to 5pm - Cornwall College, Camborne

What will I learn? 

This qualification provides the necessary skills to carry out a range of basic day-to-day computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software – SAGE Payroll.

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Computerised Payroll IAB Award Level 3

What will I learn? 

This qualification provides the necessary skills to carry out a range of day-to-day computerised payroll routines and activities using commercially available computerised payroll software – SAGE Payroll.

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Management Accounting CIMA Diploma Level 5

Venue: 

Cornwall College, Camborne

Date: 

14 September 2017, 2pm to 6pm

What will I learn? 

The CIMA Diploma in Management Accounting is for anyone wishing to start working towards this highly regarded, internationally recognised, professional management accounting qualification.

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Management Accounting CIMA Advanced Diploma Level 7

Venue: 

Cornwall College, Camborne

Date: 

12 September 2017, 2pm to 6pm

What will I learn? 

The CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting is for anyone wishing to continue working towards this highly regarded, internationally recognised, professional management accounting qualification.

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The benefits of taking on an apprentice

“I find taking on apprentices is the best way to bring employees into the business. They bring fresh minds that absorb and learn so much in the first years of working.”Emma Gilbert, Buttons Accounting Limited

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Accountancy New Standard Apprenticeships

New Standard Apprenticeships are perfect for addressing the critical needs of your business, enabling you to mould an effective and productive workforce.

By taking on new staff, or upskilling your existing staff through accountancy apprenticeships, you develop their practical skills to manage finances, budgets and cash flow more effectively. This will ultimately keep your business on a secure financial footing.

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Download your copy of our Business Training Guide 2017 to see a complete list of courses available. 

Upcoming CILTS & CIPS Courses in Cornwall

Are you a budget holder and do you purchase goods? Are you responsible for warehousing or transport planning? Our trainers have excellent industry experience and are specialists in their fields. Upcoming CIPS & CILT Courses CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Venue: Launceston Business Space Date: 19 September 2017 What will I learn? This qualification is aimed at individuals who have obtained the CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma qualification and wish to progress. CIPS level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Venue: Launceston Business Space Date: 29 January 2018 What will I learn? The CIPS Advanced Diploma in Procurement gives you the knowledge base to reduce cost, improve quality, manage the supply chain and deal with legal issues within any organisation. CIPS Procurement and Supply Diploma Level 4 CIPS Level 4 Venue: Launceston Business Space Date: 11 September 2017 What will I learn? This course offers valuable management tools for those moving into junior and middle management procurement roles or those supervising the procurement function.  Level 3 Certificate in Logistics and Transport (CILT) What will I learn? The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Level 3 course is designed to cover principles and processes involved in logistics and warehouse management. Meet the trainers: William Tipping, CIPS Tutor: Is an acknowledged international procurement and strategic contracting expert, specialising in both public and private sectors. He holds the highest status of "Procurement Mentor" in the World Bank Public Procurement Professionals Network. Paul Robinson, CIPS Tutor: Over 10 years experience in training and education both within the further and higher education sectors and also the private sector. Iain Cameron, CILT Tutor: An accomplished Senior Supply Chain Manager, Consultant and Trainer. Iain has European and Asian Supply Chain experience, a proven track record of developing people, implementing change and delivering business improvements. "The CIPS training has enabled me to up -skill in procurement, taking more responsibility and operate as part of a team to effectively manage the Council's supply chain to reduce costs and improve quality."  Nemone West, Procurement Officer, Plymouth city Council Procurement helps your organisation achieve sustainable value delivery from your supplier base. Download your copy of our Business Training Guide 2017  to see a complete list of courses available.

Upcoming NEBOSH Courses in Cornwall

Ensure your Health & Safety processes are up-to-date to avoid prosecution and litigation for your business.

We have trained many Health & Safety practitioners and managers in the South West and are the ONLY accredited NEBOSH Level 6 study center in Cornwall.

Jim Phelpstead, CCB NEBOSH Trainer gives an insight into the Level 6 course. Jim is a Chartered Safety and Health practitioner with over 20 years experience of Occupational Health and Safety Management, mostly within the fast changing Food Manufacturing Industry. 

Upcoming NEBOSH Courses

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Level 6

Venue: The Business Space, Launceston
Date: Monday 25 Sept 2017
Duration: The qualification is divided into four units, delivered over 37 block days throughout 12 months.
Benefits to you: You will gain a full understanding of core health and safety knowledge, transferable across industry, commerce and the public sector. Together with an understanding and appropriate application, you will illustrate a competent performance of an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner. As this is a superior level training option you will further benefit from a recognised industry qualification.
Benefits to your business: Your business will benefit from having qualified health and safety professionals in the workplace which will further benefit you through them being a strong asset to your business; reducing costs by preventing accidents and ill health of employees. Management of health and safety in the workplace is not only a legal obligation and a moral imperative; it also makes for good business sense and a competitive advantage. 

"The NEBOSH Diploma is without doubt an extremely intense and challenging course, but CCB's trainer is a very knowledgeable health and safety practitioner with many years of experience and assists in the learning experience."

Simon Pentecost
Environment, Health and Safety Coordinator
The Barden Corporation

Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National General Certificate

Level 3 

This course is for non-specialists in occupational health and safety to develop skills to implement their responsibilities.

The course covers; legal requirements –avoiding prosecution, litigation, absence costs and loss of reputation and identifies a range of workplace hazards and methods of control.

The First 6 days of this course will award you with a NGC1 qualification.

Venue: St Austell
Date: o9 October 2017
Duration: 12 days 

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management Level 3

This course covers the management of health and safety, particularly fire safety.

It includes the principles of fire and explosion, causes and preventions of fire, fire protection, ensuring the safety of people in the event of fire, fire risk assessment and a recommendation report for management.

This qualification requires successful completion of NGC1 for the full qualification.

Venue: St Austell
Date: o9 October 2017
Duration: 12 days 

Visit our website here to view a full list of Health & Safety courses available.

Upcoming Learning & Development Courses

Would you like to enhance your career progression and earning potential? 

Would you be interested in learning more about professional practices in planning training for your workforce?

Choose CCB Business training solutions for your Learning & Development requirements.

Hilary Desousa, Cornwall College Business Learning & Development Manager

Before joining CCB Hilary Desousa gained valuable operational management and HR experience in the hospitality industry. Hilary has a wealth of experience teaching and coaching within the education and business environment and pulls on proven business expertise to understand the challenges faced by employees on a daily basis. 

At Cornwall College Hilary oversees the Learning and Development courses, from professional qualifications, to apprenticeships, short courses and workshops. Before joining Cornwall College Business Hilary gained valuable operational management and HR experience in the Hospitality Industry.

Hilary has a wealth of experience teaching and coaching within the education and business environment and manages a team of professional trainers delivering bespoke programmes pulling on proven business expertise. She understands the challenges employees face on a daily basis and has designed and led distance learning, bespoke training and workshops plus open courses for a range of companies and individual clients.

As a trainer and coach she has an array of tools and techniques that can provide models and practical skills to help you create a clear vision for you and your organisation. Hilary is also a registered pratitioner in delivering a range of psychometric tools. 

Area of Specialism: Learning & Development


Education:

Diploma in Personnel Management (CIPD)
Psychometric tools qualified to deliver, 15FQ, MBTI (Type Mapping) and TIFF Level 5 ILM Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring Certificate in Education (PGCE) British psychological society Membership - Intermediate Level B.

Upcoming Courses

CIPD Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development Level 3

Dates: 16 Oct 2017 – The Business Space, Truro
What will I learn? This course provides a solid foundation in all the areas of learning and development. It will help you develop essential skills and give you the confidence, a range of learning and development key areas, that will make you more effective at work and add value to your learning and development.

CIPD Intermediate Certificate in Learning and Development Level 5
What will I learn? This foundation-level certificate is ideal if you’re looking to acquire a wide range of relevant, practical skills in HR, and a professional qualification to help you develop your career. The course will provide you with a firm foundation in all areas of HR, helping you to develop essential HR skills and the confidence to be more effective at work by adding real value to your HR function.

CIPD Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management Level 5
What will I learn? This course provides the perfect platform to further develop your HR career at management level. It will help develop your ability to evaluate the effectiveness of different HR models and practices, and will increase your understanding of external factors that impact on HR and organisations.

ILM Coaching and Mentoring Certificate Level 5
What will I learn? An ideal qualification for managers with a clear responsibility for coaching and mentoring, individuals looking to move into a development role with their current employment or those who are planning to embark on a career as a freelance coach. 

ILM Coaching Award Level 3
23 Jan 2018 – The Business Space, Launceston
What will I learn? On this course you will gain a clear understanding of the effectiveness of coaching to support staff development and improve business performance. This is a highly participative and practical course which covers the principles of effective coaching and best practice.

An Introduction to Coaching Workshop


Benefits to you: You will gain an introductory level of understanding around coaching principles and practice as well as exploring the key differences between coaching, mentoring and training. This will help you to consider your current approach and the benefits for you and your team in using a coaching style.
Benefits to your business: By taking the first steps into understanding a coaching approach your team will benefit from improved communications and different approaches in supporting them in their day to day roles. 

Download your copy of our Business Training Guide 2017 to see a complete list of courses available. 

Cornwall's Young Apprentice of the Year

Chloe George, Trevalsa Court Hotel was the winner of the CCB's Excellence in Business Training Young Apprentice of the Year Award 2017. Chloe is currently undertaking a professional cookery apprenticeship, Trevalsa Court Hotel. A two rosette beach hotel , restuarant and bar in Mevagissey. When Chloe first started she was very shy and timid, after only six months she had really come out of her shell. She is hard working, passionate and her attention to detail is outstanding. Chloe is always eager to help anyone, she is exquistive and competent enabling her too work in several sections within the kitchen. Chloe is now running her own larder section plus planning menu's and ordering. For a young person of only 17 years she is said to be destined for great things. 

“I didn’t always want to be a chef, when I was younger I wanted to be a vet or work with animals but as soon as I started cooking I became really passionate about the industry. I am glad I chose to do catering because I feel I have come so far in such a short time.”

Chloe George is currently undertaking a Professional Cookery Apprenticeship at Trevalsa Court Hotel, a 2 rosette beach hotel, restaurant and bar in Mevagissey. Coming straight from school into a professional kitchen Chloe was at first very shy and timid. After only 6 months she has really come out of her shell. She is hard working, passionate; her attention to detail is outstanding. Chloe is always willing to help anyone; she is inquisitive and competent enabling her to work on serval sections within the kitchen. Chloe is now running her own larder section, planning menus and ordering, for a young person of only 17 years of age, she is said to be destined for big things.

With career goals of hopefully becoming a Restaurant Manager or Head Chef in the future Chloe is confident that she has found her ideal career path, she said; “When I won the award a few weeks ago I felt very happy and I felt as if this is the first step in my career.” 

Adam Cawood, Head Chef and Chloe’s mentor at the hotel, is very proud of Chloe and commented; “I do believe she is destined for big things in the catering world. Not only is she hard working and passionate but she possesses the attention to detail required to not only send out the best possible food but also come up with ideas for the future of that dish to improve it.”

To be a young apprentice in any industry requires dedication and commitment, Chloe has fitted in with her team and has crushed all challenges in her path, Adam continued; “I have seen many chefs with a lot of potential but quite a few don’t possess the mental strength or ability to put their “ego” to one side when they know themselves they could be brilliant. Chloe though does believe this, but is modest and carries on without boasting or getting too big headed, which is a trait I really do commend.”

We have over 100 apprenticeships available.

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Excellence in Business Training Awards 2017

The most distinguished companies in the South West celebrated the incredible training achievements of individuals and businesses at an inspiring and glittering awards ceremony in January 2017 at the Headland Hotel. The Excellence in Business Training Awards 2017, hosted by CCB (Cornwall College Business), recognise exceptional training and development in organisations across the region.

Sponsored by Pirate FM and with media support from Business Cornwall, the awards had a number of emotional moments as individuals explained how much of an impact giving opportunities to young people had on their lives. 

Cornwall Business Award for Fugro, George Autie

George Autie, Fugro Geo-Services Ltd was the winner of the CCB's Excellence in Business Training Individual Achievement Award 2017. George is an electrian at Fugro in Falmouth, he is a real asset to the business, he is skilled in workshop plant and industrial fixed installations and PAC testing. George has mentored work experience placements and is part of the 5S Group which was vital for the business attaining fit for nuclear status. George has worked in Holland and Romania where he was lead electrican systems and overhauling rigs. George fast fault finding saved the company valuable time on site, where down time on vessels can run into thousands of pounds. George demonstrates maturity for someone in the final year of their apprenticeship and delivers outstanding quality of work.

We are hiring now, join us for the next Apprenticeship Recruitment event.

We have over 100 apprenticeships available.

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Excellence in Business Training Awards 2017

The most distinguished companies in the South West celebrated the incredible training achievements of individuals and businesses at an inspiring and glittering awards ceremony in January 2017 at the Headland Hotel. The Excellence in Business Training Awards 2017, hosted by CCB (Cornwall College Business), recognise exceptional training and development in organisations across the region.

Sponsored by Pirate FM and with media support from Business Cornwall, the awards had a number of emotional moments as individuals explained how much of an impact giving opportunities to young people had on their lives. 

How will Brexit change HR in the UK?

How do the Apprenticeships reforms impact on you and your business?

The CIPD qualifications Cornwall College Business Training offer, at both Level 3 Foundation and Level 5 Intermediate will delve into areas such as these, drawing from and exploring today’s issues, bringing relevance and realism to your CIPD qualifications and support for all those involved at all levels whether in HR or Learning & Development.

From April 2017 the new apprenticeship levy will be applied to all UK employers with an annual wage bill of £3 million or more - whether or not they offer apprenticeships themselves, fundamentally changing the way apprenticeships are funded. If you are responsible for the training and development of your business it’s an opportunity to ask yourself how this fits in with upskilling my workforce and to take advantage of this opportunity to upskill or consolidate your own development through a Level 3 or 5 Learning and Development CIPD Qualification.

The implications of Brexit are, as yet, undefined however whilst it may be safe to assume that the government won’t simply repeal all EU-related employment law, the landscape of HR will undoubtedly change and adapt during this time of return to self-governance and we will all have to determine and action areas as diverse as the impact of Employment Law Changes, changes in workforce and labour market trends as well as how to effectively manage and communicate change. The CIPD Brexit Hub is just one of the dedicated resources and sharing platforms you have access to as a CIPD learner with Cornwall College Business Training.

Find out more about which CIPD qualification is right for your needs.

Blog by Hilary Desousa, Learning and Development Manager, CCB Training

Nursery Apprenticeships with Naturally Healthy Team

Naturally Learning Ltd is a Cornwall-based day nursery operator comprising of three nurseries situated in Poltair, Charlestown and Truro. The OFSTED Outstanding nursery employs 45 people across the three sites and specialises in quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years. Naturally Learning has recently refurbished the nurseries and with ERDF funding was able to increase the number of staff and grow the business.

What were the businesses issues/challenges to undertake training or to take on an apprentice/s?

Due to the nature of the industry, within a nursery environment there is a legal requirement to have qualified staff and a certain ratio of staff to children. With the teams focus on the business and the children, keeping them safe, this can affect the consideration of apprentices.

Naturally Learning has a very positive reputation with customers and to keep up the OFSTED Outstanding achievement the company has high expectations and requirements of staff. They are required to be knowledgeable and experienced which makes it difficult initially for apprentices to succeed the brief.  

 

Recruiting their apprentice

Naturally Learning took on a Level 3 Early Years Educator apprentice and by training with the individual in their environment meant that the company’s ethos and beliefs are embedded.

To meet their high expectations and learn about the company’s ethos and beliefs, apprentices have been provided with a tailored support programme that runs alongside their college qualification. This programme focusses on aspects of the job that Naturally Learning feel are important as a business.

What impacts and benefits has the apprentice had on the company?

Naturally Learning has thrived in recruiting apprentices in their team and would look to do this again in the future. By training their apprentices in house this will benefit the company in the long run by resulting in the perfect staff member ready to employ, saving on recruitment time and costs. Not only will the individuals be childcare qualified, but they will know how to represent Naturally Learning perfectly.

The process at the nursery, including their support programme has meant that their apprentices know the business inside and out, become part of the team and end up staying on after their apprenticeship has finished.

“Taking on an apprentice has provided us with enthusiastic young people who are not only willing to learn, but become part of our team at Naturally Learning Ltd. By training in house we believe we can create the next generation of outstanding educators.”  

Sarah Hood, Nursery Manager at the Truro Nursery

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