Useful Links

Aim Higher
A programme aimed at helping people into higher education
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/derbyshire/home

British Computer Society (BCS)
The British Computer Society (BCS) is the professional body for IT and a Chartered Engineering Institute. Awarding body for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
www.bcs.org

Business Link
Practical advice for business
www.businesslink.gov.uk/employment

Careers Advice
Provides information on a wide range of courses and careers.
www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau
Helps people solve their legal / money problems with free impartial advice
www.citizensadvice.org.uk

City and Guilds
Offers a wide range of qualifications (including Engineering Technical Certificates)
www.cityandguilds.com

Connexions
Offers advice and guidance for young people in the UK relating to educations, careers, housing, money, health and relationships
www.connexions-direct.com

Council for Administration (CFA)
The national standard setting body for vocational education in Business, Administration and Governance
www.cfa.uk.com

CV Writing
Help with writing your own CV
www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk/helpwithyourcareer/writecv

Direct.gov
The official UK government website for citizens
www.direct.gov.uk

Direct.gov – employees
The office UK government website for citizens. Information on employment
www.direct.gov.uk/employees

DTI
Department for Trade and Industry
www.dti.gov.uk
www.berr.gov.uk

EAL
EAL is the UKs leading awarding body for Engineering, Technology and related sectors offering the widest range of vocational qualifications for the industry
www.eal.org.uk

EDEXCEL
Offers a wide range of qualifications from BTEC and GCSE
www.edexcel.org.uk

HSE
A government body aimed to protect people against risks to health and safety in the workplace
www.hse.gov.uk

Key Skills Practice Exams
Practice exams to prepare you for your Key Skills examinations
www.keyskills4u.com/tests

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
The Learning and Skills Council exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.
www.lsc.gov.uk

National Database of Accredited Qualification
National Database of Accredited Qualifications contains details of qualifications that are accredited by the regulators of external qualifications in England (Ofqual), Wales (DCELLS) and Northern Ireland (CCEA)
www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

Next Steps
Advice on learning and work
www.nextstepeastmidlands.org.uk

OCR
Awarding body for Administration and IT qualifications
www.ocr.org.uk

Qualification and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
The regulatory body for public examinations and publicly funded qualifications
www.qca.org.uk

WISE Campaign
Women into Science Engineering and Construction
www.wisecampaign.org.uk

Working Time Legislations
All the rules affecting your working hours
www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/employment/employment-legislation/working-time-regs/index.html