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Functional Skills Maths

Gain a GCSE-equivalent qualification with this functional skills maths course. Learn maths skills to open doors to work and study opportunities. Functional maths courses also support you in everyday situations. Learn maths as an adult and enjoy the experience. Functional maths helps you develop practical maths skills in context. Understand how numeracy skills can assist you in a job or your personal life. This functional skills maths course teaches you essential maths skills through practical examples. It’s ideal for you if you would like to gain a GCSE-equivalent maths qualification.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 12/09/2023 -
Thu 06/06/2024
Course code:
P00000006
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1

If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it. Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/11/2023 -
Mon 05/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Tutor:
Lisa Richards
Course code:
Q00011963
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Multiply: Get Ready for Functional Skills Exams

This course will help you progress to a Functional Skills Maths qualification. This course helps you learn the necessary maths skills to bridge the gap between entry level and Level 1 and Level 2 functional maths. Gain numeracy skills for learning, life, and work. This Multiply course helps you learn Maths as an adult. These preparatory courses give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need. This is an adult maths course for people who are looking to progress to Level 1 or Level 2 functional skills courses. It is not accredited.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 14/11/2023 -
Thu 08/02/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Tutor:
Raluca Balasa
Course code:
Q00012313
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
9 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee:
Free

Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting Level 2

The role of the community interpreter is an integral part of our changing communities and increasingly important. The interpreter acts as a bridge between communities and enables people to access the services they need and approach situations which otherwise would not be possible. The Level 2 Certificate in Preparing for the Community Interpreting Role enables learners who are speakers of other languages to develop the language and skills necessary to go on and train as Community Interpreters at Level 3 and Level 4. This is the ideal qualification for anyone who wants to enter the interpreting profession and become a paid interpreter or volunteer in the UK.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 23/11/2023 -
Thu 29/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
12 sessions
Tutor:
Mafalda Do Rosario Amadeu
Course code:
Q00012139
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
3 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £300.00

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For just £15 a year, you can:

  • Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
  • Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
  • Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
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Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
WEA Membership

Professional Development: Introduction to Counselling Level 1

This Introduction to Counselling course aims to inspire and motivate learners who are considering a career in counselling, health and social care or a related field, the course will provide progression opportunities.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 27/11/2023 -
Mon 22/01/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Jill Arnold
Course code:
Q00012318
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
6 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £66.60

Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics (Entry 3)

Take your maths skills to the next level to help you with work or study opportunities. Adult maths teaches you practical numeracy skills for everyday life. This entry 3 functional skills maths course offers a practical way to learn maths as an adult. Functional skills maths courses aren’t like studying maths at school. You’ll learn maths in context. Develop maths skills to face real-life situations such as organising your personal budget or applying discounts when shopping. This entry 3 functional maths course is right for you if you want to enhance your maths skills to work or study. It can help you learn essential maths skills employers look for.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 27/11/2023 -
Wed 07/02/2024
Times:
11:45am - 1:45pm
Duration:
27 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ekta Vishrolia
Course code:
Q00012641
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £362.00

Professional Development: Over 50's Introduction to Employability

Are you looking for work or wish to get back into learning? Would you like help deciding the best path to take next? This introductory Employability course will provide you with support to assess your own transferable skills and qualities with the intention of attending a longer course to help you apply and achieve that dream job. This course will be from 10am to 2pm for 3 days at a local job centre. You will be in a small group of like-minded people and guided by an experienced tutor.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 27/11/2023 -
Fri 01/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
The Roots Coffee and Community Centre (G
69 Alvin Street
Gloucester
GL1 3EH
Tutor:
Andrew Vincent
Course code:
Q00012655
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £44.10

Professional Development: Special Education Needs and Disability Taster

Do you work in an education setting with pupils who have special educational needs and disabilities – or are you interested in pursuing this as a career? If so – why not sign up for our short taster course – to help increase your knowledge or to see if this could be the right career path for you. In this course learners will find out about the range of special needs that are commonly found in an educational setting and strategies that are used to help every pupils be as happy and successful as possible.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 30/11/2023 -
Thu 30/11/2023
Times:
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Tutor:
Laura Howsen
Course code:
Q00009586
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £11.10

Pre-Entry Digital Skills

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 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

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 01/12/2023 -
Fri 09/02/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Shaw Trust (Birmingham)
36 Great Charles Street Queens
Birmingham
B3 3JY
Tutor:
Bate Bate
Course code:
Q00012681
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £67.20

Entry Level Digital Skills

Get digitally fit for modern life and gain confidence in facing situations that require digital skills. Build on your basic computer skills in this Improvers course and see how digital training can help to transform your life. This intermediate Digital Skills course is for anyone wanting to improve their computer skills. Digital training teaches you skills for learning, life, and work. Improving your digital skills can help you in your everyday life. This course could also help you progress to job roles that require digital work skills.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 01/12/2023 -
Fri 09/02/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Location:
Shaw Trust (Birmingham)
36 Great Charles Street Queens
Birmingham
B3 3JY
Tutor:
Bate Bate
Course code:
Q00012683
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
In progress
Fee range
Free to £67.20