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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.
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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

Professional Development: Introduction to Customer Service Skills

The course is aimed at anyone who would like to broaden their knowledge of customer service skills. We will cover the basics including identifying the needs and expectations of customers, how to deal with customers in challenging situations and much more.
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Dates:
Tue 05/12/2023 -
Fri 15/12/2023
Times:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Rosalyn Curwen
Course code:
Q00011535
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £166.50

Preparation for work at Journey

This course is specifically tailored for adults with learning disabilities who are participants at a Journey Enterprises Day Centre. The primary goal of this Preparation for Work course is to nurture personal, social, and communication skills among the learners. The curriculum focuses on enhancing social and academic confidence while also honing employability skills. In this inclusive and supportive learning environment, learners have the opportunity to acquire valuable skills, knowledge, and personal insights that will not only improve their employability but also contribute to their overall health and wellbeing. This course aims to empower individuals with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead more fulfilling and independent lives.
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Dates:
Wed 10/01/2024 -
Wed 10/07/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
22 sessions
Location:
Journey Enterprises - Acomb (Hexham)
Network House
11 Acomb Industrial Estate, Ac
Hexham
NE46 4SA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00012658
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
2 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Preparation for Work

This course is for South Tyneside residents only. This course will offer opportunities to develop life skills such as team work, communication and time management. This in turn will enhance your transferrable skills for life or work. In this course you will have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the tutor. You will also be able to set your own personal learning goals and get one to one support towards achieving them. The course is intended to reduce loneliness and make people happier, healthier, more confident, capable and more resilient.
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Dates:
Fri 12/01/2024 -
Fri 12/07/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
21 sessions
Location:
WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TA
Tutor:
Kelly Ness
Course code:
Q00012487
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

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Duration:
12 months
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WEA Membership

Professional Development: Writing and Blogging for Journalists

If you would like to start writing non-fiction articles, blogs, short pieces or news stories, this course is for you. This practical course aims to help you to write clear, interesting and balanced reports in news, blog or feature formats. It will also help you to develop the skills to identify and obtain relevant and newsworthy items from written or verbal sources.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 16/01/2024 -
Tue 27/02/2024
Times:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Tutor:
Rebecca Eliahoo Charles
Course code:
Q00012290
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.30

Beauty: Introduction to Facials

This course is designed as an introduction to carrying out a facial on a client to Beauty Industry standards. The learners will during the course, understand the importance of health and safety when carrying out facial treatments, be able to describe the functions and layers of the skin, describe the different skin types and associated characteristics, identify products, tools, and equipment for facial services, discuss contraindications to facial services and suitability of clients for the service, carry out a spa facial treatment to include cleanse, tone, exfoliation, massage, the application of a readymade mask and moisturise. The course is delivered in a professional salon which will give the learners industrial experience and will give them the confidence to enter Further/ Higher Education or Employment.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/01/2024 -
Thu 02/05/2024
Times:
9:30am - 11:30am
Duration:
11 sessions
Location:
Face of Beauty Training
66 Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 4LU
Tutor:
Lesley McDonald
Course code:
Q00012977
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Professional Development: Coaching and Professional Development

This practical course aims to help you to establish a coaching relationship, initiate productive coaching conversations and to challenge people to identify goals and grow professionally and personally. You would need to coach a colleague or someone else who wishes to be coached, as this is a practical course covering key skills including: questioning, goal-setting collaboratively and encouraging personal and professional growth.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/01/2024 -
Thu 07/03/2024
Times:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Duration:
7 sessions
Tutor:
Rebecca Eliahoo Charles
Course code:
Q00012292
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £51.80

Professional Development: Introduction to Counselling

To explore the basics of counselling and the profession and discuss how skills in counselling could support interactions in the workplace. This course focuses on an understanding of counselling and developing practical skills. The importance of counselling for the wellbeing of individuals and society is being increasingly recognised. You will be introduced to the nature of counselling and learn and practice active listening skills such as reflecting, paraphrasing, summarising, and giving feedback. The course is aimed at anyone who may be considering either a career in counselling, or wanting to develop valuable helping and listening skills, as well as anyone interested in developing self-awareness.
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Course Information

Dates:
Thu 18/01/2024 -
Thu 22/02/2024
Location:
Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JD
Course code:
Q00013098
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £42.00

Professional Development: Tool Kit for World Travellers

Ever wondered what lies beyond the horizon? Thinking about venturing out on an independent adventure as opposed to a week on a beach in Europe? Gain the knowledge, skills and attitude from these sessions to set off with confidence on your adventure. Adventures can start in many ways, and many people don't even leave the starting block or get on that first ferry or flight, no matter how strong the desire to travel is.
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Course Information

Dates:
Tue 23/01/2024 -
Tue 12/03/2024
Times:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
8 sessions
Tutor:
Tiffany Coates
Course code:
Q00009187
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £44.40