GMB Union
Welcome to the GMB Union portal, provided by CAW Business School. Here you will find all the information you require regarding Functional Skills qualifications.
Your GMB Contact
Contact Name: Liliya Brabbs
Telephone: 07714 239228
Email: liliya.brabbs@gmb.org.uk
GMB's core purpose is that every member should have the opportunity to discover and develop their talents and that is why having members accessing lifelong learning is part of their membership benefits.
Functional Skills Qualifications
Studied on a distance learning basis and available to start at any time functional skills qualifications can give you the confidence you need in your English and Maths abilities to help you progress in your career.
Each qualification will take approximately 6 months to complete and if you require Functional Skills in both English and Maths you will need to complete one qualification and then the other, any funding availability will be assessed for each qualification independently.
City & Guilds Level 1 Functional Skills in English
City & Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills in English
City & Guilds Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths
City & Guilds Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths
Additional recognised qualifications
In addition to Functional Skills there are a range of other recognised qualifications available which may be of interest including Leadership and Management, Business Administration and Customer Service. To find out more please do visit the CAW Business School website.
Providing Skills for Business
Professional and continuing education is vital to business success. Motivated, loyal and qualified staff not only lead to a happy workforce, but have a positive impact on all aspects of your business, from the service customers receive through to increased sales and reputation.
Are you looking for enthusiastic and talented people that you can shape and develop to help drive your business forward? If so, hiring an apprentice may be the solution! Over 130,000 businesses across the UK are now training apprentices; recognising their effectiveness at increasing productivity, improving performance and building a committed and skilled workforce.
Take a look at the recruitment process…
Train existing staff!
Apprenticeships are not just for people new to a job! They can be undertaken by existing members of staff to upskill or retrain; providing an effective way to nurture and develop employees with the skills and knowledge to help your business grow and stand out from the competition.
Discover the benefits that apprenticeship training can bring to your business…
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
If you want to gain knowledge in a specific area we have a number of different short courses you can attend:
If you need further support of have any questions please do get in touch as we will be happy to help!