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Pre-Entry ESOL: Part 1
This course is for women only. It will be held at the Dolphin Women's Centre, Washwood Heath, Birmingham and is an ESOL course for beginners. The course will help you to develop your basic speaking and listening, reading and writing ̨Íåswag in English. This is an English course aimed at adults for whom English is not their first language. You will get lots of opportunities to practice your new English ̨Íåswag in groups and individually, you will also be given homework tasks so you can continue to practice at home.. If you are supporting someone to find an English class you have come to the right place.
This course is funded by West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:12:30pm - 3:00pmDuration:30 sessionsLocation:Dolphin Women's Centre (Birmingham)
Ward End Park
Washwood Heath Road
Birmingham
B8 2HBTutor:Vashkar BhattacharjeeCourse code:Q00019821How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £315.00
Award in Stress Awareness Level 1
Stress affects most people in the country at some point in life. Understanding the harmful effects of stress is essential to maintaining good mental health and well-being. This stress awareness course can help you recognise and deal with stress when it happens.
This mental health awareness training helps you understand what you and others may be experiencing. It is also useful if you work in a support role such as mentor, counsellor, or carer. It will teach you important ̨Íåswag for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 08/04/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Paula HellalCourse code:Q00016025How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Professional development: Step into construction
This introduction course will develop your understanding of the construction industry and the ̨Íåswag needed to access opportunities. The UK construction industry is renowned for high standards expected from both its workers and its employers. Learn what these expectations are and why these are important to employers. Discover which organisations offer construction opportunities and how to access these. Develop knowledge and awareness of other qualifications you may need to gain work within this sector and how to access these, such as a CSCS Card, Health and Safety within Construction.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Lewis WellerCourse code:Q00015571How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £103.60
Textiles and Fashion: Spring Community Sewing Project 2
Participate in a community sewing project with our Textiles and Fashion: Spring Community Sewing Project 2 course. Learn advanced sewing techniques while working on collaborative projects. Ideal for sewing enthusiasts looking to connect with others and contribute to community initiatives.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Gayton House (London)
Chiltern Road
London
E3 4BXTutor:Mona NashedCourse code:Q00017866How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in ESOL ̨Íåswag for Life (Writing) (Entry 2)
Build up your writing ̨Íåswag with these ESOL classes. This English course for beginners is aimed at speakers of other languages. It will help you learn writing ̨Íåswag that will support you to work or study in the UK.
This ESOL entry 2 writing course builds on ̨Íåswag you learnt at entry 1. Expand your knowledge of grammar and improve your writing ̨Íåswag in English. There are also reading and speaking & listening courses at this level.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Thu 19/06/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:38 sessionsLocation:Reading International Solidarity Centre
35-39 London Street
Reading
RG1 4PSTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018522How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
History: Essex in 10 Objects
Essex museums are full of wonderful and sometimes surprising objects. This course takes a selection of objects looked after in museums all over the county and uses them as sources for learning about everyday life in Essex in the past. Covering a range of themes and times the course will also give you some ideas for places to visit in your own time.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/03/2025Times:2:15pm - 4:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Maldon Friends' Meeting House (Maldon)
Butt Lane
Maldon
CM9 5HDTutor:Claire ParkerCourse code:Q00019281How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £58.80
Craft: Macrame for Improvers
Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items, plant hangers, wall hangings, friendship bracelets, belts, and bags. including jewellery and other decorative items. It’s a great way to relax and create beautiful art pieces for your home. Learning new skill is to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment / self-employment. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a wall hanger . It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones. This is a continuation of the autumn beginners’ course, but newcomers are also welcome
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00018021How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Pre-Entry Digital ̨Íåswag
Learn to use digital devices and gain essential computer ̨Íåswag 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 ̨Íåswag, 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 ̨Íåswag course. Understand how to use email and search for information online. This digital ̨Íåswag training also teaches you how to shop online securely. You’ll understand online safety and data storage.
This course is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Victoria BouldCourse code:Q00012663How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £63.00
Professional development: Step into apprenticeships
This course will help you to understand the opportunities available to you through apprenticeships. Ever wondered how apprenticeships work and who they are for? Thought you were too old to start an apprenticeship? This course will develop your knowledge and awareness of the variety of apprenticeships available to you. Discover how to learn while competing on the job training in a specific role and how an apprenticeship can benefit your personal development. This course may lead to further training, higher education and employment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 18/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Inna GorobetsCourse code:Q00015544How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key ̨Íåswag for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic ̨Íåswag and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you ̨Íåswag for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:9:45am - 2:15pmDuration:28 sessionsLocation:The Phoenix Community Centre
Matson Lane
Gloucester
GL4 6DXTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00016162How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00