Vast Academy

Training that turns willingness into capability

Vast Academy prepares candidates for real workplaces and helps employers upskill the teams they already have.

HomiCare Academy — Trained with Care. Skilled for Life. A Vast Group company

Trained with Care • Skilled for Life

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Programmes

Courses and training programmes

Short, practical and assessment-based. Intake dates are confirmed on enquiry.

2 weeks

Professional Housekeeping

Cleaning standards, laundry care, hygiene, safety and household organisation.

3 weeks

Childcare & Early Years Support

Child safety, routines, nutrition, play-based development and first aid basics.

3 weeks

Elderly & Home Care

Personal care, mobility support, medication routines and compassionate communication.

1 week

Customer Service Essentials

Professional conduct, communication, telephone handling and complaint resolution.

2 weeks

Computer Literacy

Word processing, spreadsheets, email and basic digital workplace skills.

3 days

Workplace Conduct & Ethics

Punctuality, confidentiality, honesty, boundaries and employer expectations.

4 weeks

Certificate in Bereavement Support and Grief Counselling

Supporting bereaved families with empathy, listening skills and grief counselling practice.

8 weeks

Practical Certificate in Mortician and Undertaking

Practical mortuary work, preparation of the deceased and undertaking procedures.

6 weeks

Certificate in Death Care and Funeral Services

Death care standards, hygiene, documentation and funeral service delivery.

6 weeks

Certificate in Funeral Directing

Directing funerals, coordinating logistics, staff and family liaison.

Learners in a Vast Academy training session

Approach

Learn it, practise it, be assessed on it

Our trainers combine classroom sessions with practical demonstration, then assess competence before certification.

Certification

Certificates issued on successful practical assessment.

Learning portal

An online portal for course materials and progress is planned.

Enrol or sponsor a group

Individuals and employers can request the next available intake and group rates.

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