Training

Vocational Skills Programme (VSP)

KMP is contracted by arrangement of the Sheffield City Council CYPD as a provider for the delivery of vocational training to 14-16 year olds. 

The broad aim of the provision commissioned by the CYPD is to contribute to the following:

  • To improve achievement, attendance and progress of 14-16 year old learners.
  • To establish clearly defined progression routes for young people.
  • To work in partnership with schools and Connexions to achieve the above.
  • To develop programmes that meet the needs of the re-engagement client group, particularly with reference to skills and vocational training.
  • To give learners the opportunity to work towards and achieve vocational qualifications.

KMP gives each learner the opportunity to learn new multimedia skills, develop confidence and gain ASDAN qualifications in Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE) Level 1.

 

In addition learners can also gain Key Skills qualifications in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Level 1-2.

 

These qualifications are equivalent to GCSE grades C or D and are accepted as college entry.  Learners also have the opportunity to work on our web portal and termly newsletter making news and feature articles.

 

All referrals to the provision should be made through the Extended Curriculum Team within Access and Inclusion.

 

Futureproof IMAGE (Innovative, Media, Animation, Graphics, Education) Factory programme.

Join our programme for 16-18 year olds, 3 days a week for 12 weeks. Enrolling from October 2008 onwards. You can learn: 

  • Creative Arts & ICT skills
  • Digital photography
  • Film Editing
  • Animation
  • Website design
  • Print and design
  • Improve Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Trainees contribute work to our website (http://www.kmp.org.uk) and newsletters making news and feature articles using video and photography. 

The course will develop your basic and key skills and build your confidence. You will have the opportunity to work towards Level 1/2 qualifications in ASDAN Expressive Arts, ASDAN Literacy, ASDAN Numeracy.

There may also be work experience opportunities and our team will give you full support with moving on into college or a job.

Whilst on the course, you may be eligible for EMA training allowance of up to £30 a week. 

You must be currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and living in Sheffield to be eligible for the course.

For more details please contact us: 0114 272 7247 

Or you can speak to a Connexions Personal Advisor who can refer your details onto us. Sheffield Connexions: 0114 201 2800.

Futureproof SCREAM (Sound creation, recording, editing, and music) programme*

*This programme is currently on hold as we are seeking funding to set up the project with suitable equipment. 

Through delivery of our 'SCREAM' project, our Creative Music Technology course aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the culture and aesthetics of musical composition, realised through the use of electric and electronic technology. Students develop critical thinking and autonomy when undertaking the investigation and creative applicationof the use of technology in musical composition and related sub-disciplines. Through a continual process of investigation, students will be exposed to a range of musical experiences that will challenge their preconceptions of what music is, and how musical composition is conceived.  

Trainees contribute work to our website (http://www.kmp.org.uk) and newsletters making news and feature articles using video and photography. 

The course will develop your basic and key skills and build your confidence. You will have the opportunity to work towards Level 1/2 qualifications in ASDAN Expressive Arts, ASDAN Literacy, ASDAN Numeracy.

There may also be work experience opportunities and our team will give you full support with moving on into college or a job.

Whilst on the course, you may be eligible for EMA training allowance of up to £30 a week. 

You must be currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) and living in Sheffield to be eligible for the course.

For more details please contact us: 0114 272 7247 

Or you can speak to a Connexions Personal Advisor who can refer your details onto us. Sheffield Connexions: 0114 201 2800.

Support Fund Project

Are you aged 14-19?

Do you require qualifications in literacy and numeracy?

Would you like to learn new skills in Music and Media?

Why not join our Support Fund Project where we can provide you with the experience to succeed?

We can also offer online ASDAN tests that lead to nationally recognised qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy.

We can help you with employability skills, such as CV writing, filling in applications, and online job searches.

You will receive £2 towards travel or lunch expenses for attending a full day.

Flexible hours between Monday and Wednesday.

For more details please contact us: 0114 272 7247

Or you can speak to a Connexions Personal Advisor who can refer your details onto us. Sheffield Connexions: 0114 201 2800