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Entry Level ESOL: ESOL for Life & Work Beginners (Scaitcliffe)
This is the next stage course for learners of beginner level to continue their ESOL classes. During the course you will continue to learn English that will help you better explore and take part in your local community and to help build your employability skills for work. Before you can join the course, your English skills will be checked with a short test so that the tutor can make sure that the class is right for you. This course is for people with some English already. You do not need any ESOL qualifications to join.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Wed 17/07/2024Location:Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QXCourse code:Q00015137How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £399.00
Craft: Advanced at Minehead Eye
The aim of the course is bring together your crafting skills and learn how to best showcase your creations. You will learn new skills and be part of a crafting learning community. (Note: this course is only for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities in Minehead)
Join the class in this friendly and relaxed environment where you will develop and improve skills and meet like-minded people.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 22/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:Minehead Eye (Minehead)
1A Mart Road
Minehead
TA24 5BJTutor:Susan LangCourse code:Q00011156How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £109.20
Art Practical: Painting Summer Flowers
Painting Summer flowers from carefully observed drawings in watercolour. The abundance and choice of flowering plants at this time of year will allow us to explore the variety and intensity of shape, shine, depth of shade and colour as well as understanding the complexity of Nature at its blowsiest.. This is a course for those who want to fulfil their quest to learn about the Botanical world in all its riches. A course of meditative qualities with much observation and analysis of what we understand about plants and a great way to learn about the application of watercolour.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DTTutor:Mary BorehamCourse code:Q00013998How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £105.00
Beginners British Sign Language (BSL)
If you have contact with deaf people in your day-to-day life, you may want to take a British Sign Language course. Knowing how to sign can make your communication more inclusive for everyone you interact with.
This BSL course is suitable for you if you need to communicate with deaf people in a voluntary or community role, or simply through social interactions.
This course is aimed at complete beginners. You will start from scratch to learn foundational BSL skills.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 01/07/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Joanne LiddleCourse code:Q00014100How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:1 place remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £84.00
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
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Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Step Into Care
This is a pre-employment programme delivered online that is designed to support you into work within Adult Social Care. The programme will help you to prepare for work in a care setting. The programme consists of three elements: GMCA Care Certificate (where you will cover the theory elements of the Care Certificate), L1 Stress Awareness and L1 Mental Health Awareness (additional accredited courses you can join if suitable). Once you have completed the course with WEA, GM Careers will place you for a working interview in a social care setting. this is designed like a working interview, to give you the opportunity to try out the working environment.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Wed 15/05/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00014592How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £225.00
Entry Level Essential Digital Skills: Getting to grips with Microsoft Office
An exciting new opportunity to develop your confidence and skills in using Microsoft Office is coming to ACT Firvale in Sheffield!
This course will include learning to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Outlook for Emails.
It’s a course for anyone, from beginners to those with a little more experience, giving you the essential skills for some of the most used platforms in the workplace and beyond.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 15/07/2024Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:ACT Sheffield, Firvale Centre (Sheffield
Earl Marshal Road
Sheffield
S4 8LBTutor:Michelle LeeCourse code:Q00014707How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:2 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £92.40
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Developing Digital Skills for Online Resources
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer skills for professional and personal use. Digital training helps you move with the times and not get left behind. This beginner’s course is for anyone who wants to learn digital skills, no matter your current knowledge. This course is appropriate for complete beginners , so don’t worry if this is all new to you. Learn to use different applications including word processing software and fill out online forms in this Digital Skills course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital skills training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage, apps, their uses and more.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 24/06/2024Times:9:00am - 9:30amDuration:18 sessionsLocation:Lansbury Lawrence Primary School
Cordelia Street
London
E14 6DZTutor:Stephan Schulte-NahringCourse code:Q00014720How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £37.80
Healthy Living : Lip Reading
Hearing impairments bring a variety of challenges, both to those who lose their hearing and their loved ones. Luckily, there are communication techniques you can learn to be able to maintain healthy interactions.
Learn to communicate effectively despite hearing impairments with this beginners’ lip reading course. This course is appropriate for you if you have hearing impairments or if you’d like to communicate with a friend or family member with hearing loss.
Lip reading for beginners gives you an introduction to some essential lip shapes. Explore deaf awareness issues to understand how hearing loss affects communication. Learn about speech patterns and cues to facilitate interactions.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 17/06/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:St Johns Church (Macclesfield)
Wilwick Lane
Macclesfield
SK11 8RSTutor:Debra BlinstonCourse code:Q00014733How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £67.20
Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3
Get a teaching qualification to work in a variety of support roles in education. Learn knowledge and skills to work with children and young people. Get training in supporting teaching and learning in schools and colleges.
You’ll learn a broad range of teaching skills for support roles in learning environments. This can help you to start work as a learning assistant, teaching assistant, or special needs assistant.
Please note this course is GLA funded and is:
For London learners only.
This course includes a placement in London.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Mon 14/04/2025Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00013273How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:3 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £1417.00
Functional Skills Qualification in English (Entry 3)
Continue developing your English skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. This entry 3 functional skills course helps you learn English skills employers look for. Gain practical skills to improve your reading, writing, and verbal communication in English.
Strengthen your writing skills and learn reading techniques to help you tackle everyday situations at work or while studying. This adult English course helps you develop your language skills through real-life situations.
Functional Skills entry 3 is a government-funded accredited English course for adults.
Functional Skills qualifications are free if you don't already have a GCSE in English or Maths at grades A*-C, or 4-9. We'll check your level and any previous qualifications before you start. This ensures you are on the correct course.
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Dates:Mon 15/04/2024 -
Wed 26/06/2024Times:7:00pm - 8:00pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:Shrewsbury Town Football club
Oteley Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 6STTutor:Tabitha AllsopCourse code:Q00014946How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:In progressFee:Free