Training

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

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.


This is a full-time programme Monday to Friday. You will be required to attend training from 09:00 -17:30 daily.




  • IT and digital skills workshops
  • Online shopping and AI meal planning for beginners

Telephone – 01623 677 200

E-mail – learning@inspireculture.org.uk




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

Start Date: Every week or fortnight

Course Location: Nottingham or Derby

9:30am – 15:30pm Monday – Friday for 2 Weeks

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

Start Date: Thursday 26th March 2026 – Wednesday 22nd April 2026

9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday

Location: Online


Start Date: Monday 30th March 2026 – Friday 24th April 2026

9:00am – 17:00pm Monday to Friday

Location: Online


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

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