Carers Federation Training courses
The Carers Federation training team offer a selection of online training courses:
- DOLS Awareness
- Introduction to Mentoring
- Adult Safeguarding Competency Training
- NHS Complaints Training
- Developing an effective Mentoring programme
- City & Guild Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy
Condition Specific Training
The Carers Federation are now hosting a series of wellbeing and condition specific information events. If you would like to sign up to any of the events, please contact the hub on 0808 802 1777 or email carershubinfo@carersfederation.co.uk.
Below you can find recordings of previous sessions that we have carried out.
Stroke Association Training Event
The Stroke Association are the only charity providing life-long support for all Stroke survivors and their families. This free information session covers: Who the Stroke Association are, what is a Stroke, Stroke prevention and the services that the Stroke Association provides.
Click here to access the recording of the session the password to access this is XU6^$bi+
Nottinghamshire SIA Security Training
A 3-week, classroom based course in Mansfield for Nottinghamshire residents. The SIA Course is a great opportunity to gain the qualifications to succeed in the security industry. If you’d like to work in events, hospitality, retail, offices or construction as a Door Supervisor, then this funded course is for you.
This is a full-time programme Monday to Friday. You will be required to attend training from 09:00 -17:30 daily.
To find out more about the course, click here
Free Courses in England
Free courses on counselling, mental health first aid, parenting courses regarding SEND, autism and more. https://freecoursesinengland.co.uk

Inspire – Adult Learning Courses in Broxtowe.
For more information, take a look at the flyer – Adult Learning in Broxtowe
Inspire Adult Learning
- IT and digital skills workshops
- Online shopping and AI meal planning for beginners
Website – inspireculture.org.uk/learning
Telephone – 01623 677 200
E-mail – learning@inspireculture.org.uk

Jobskilla Training Courses
Level 2 Mental Health Awareness With Level 2 Teaching Assistant
For full details and how to apply, click here
We find any Learner Training Courses
Counselling Course

For full details, please click here
Jobskilla Training Courses
Jobskilla provide classroom funded training courses to unemployed or low income skills seekers across Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire.
If you would like to take part in any of these course, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria, and then contact the Carers Hub to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Learners must be aged 19 – 65, 19 year olds must have turned 19 as of 31st August 2025.
- Learners must be currently unemployed or earning less than 25,000 PA
- Learners must have a valid form of ID
- Must not have completed these qualifications previously
- A learners maths and English working level must be at least an Entry Level 3
- Must have a Nottinghamshire or Derbyshire postcode.
All course come with a guaranteed job interview after completion.
Find out about the courses here
Construction Course with CSCS Test and Card Funded
Start Date: Every week or fortnight
Course Location: Nottingham or Derby
9:30am – 15:30pm Monday – Friday for 2 Weeks
Nottingham CSCS Course Information
Qualifications:
- Level 1 Certificate in Construction
- Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment
- Level 1 Environmental Awareness and Energy Management
- Level 1 Carbon Awareness
- CITB Touch Screen Operative Test
- Funded CSCS Card on successful completion
Level 3 Certificate in Social Media for E-Commerce – Online
Start Date: Thursday 26th March 2026 – Wednesday 22nd April 2026
9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Online
Find out more about the course here
Level 3 Artificial Intelligence Programming – Online Course with Python
Start Date: Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 24th April 2026
9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Online
Find out more about the courses here
Rail Engineering Career Pathway Course
Induction Date: Thursday 9th April 2026
Start Date: Monday 20th April 2026 – Friday 12th June 2026 (Medical required before starting work)
9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Derby city
Find out more about courses here
Qualifications
- PTS Card (Personal Track Safety)
- TIC (Track Induction Card)
- OLEC1 (Overhead lines on site)
- DCCR (Direct Current Conductor Rail)
- All PPE (Safety Equipment)
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
- Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge