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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
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
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) (Entry 1)
Develop foundational reading skills with this Entry 1 English course for beginners. This English course is for speakers of other languages. It will help you learn basic English to study, work, and live in the UK.
This ESOL reading course helps people who are just starting to learn English. It will help you gain confidence reading short texts and common words in English. There are also writing and speaking & listening courses at this level.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Thu 27/06/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:27 sessionsLocation:St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJTutor:Retini DunleavyCourse code:Q00009817How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £225.00
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:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 18/06/2024Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Debra BlinstonCourse code:Q00014737How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £59.20
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Duration:12 monthsFee:WEA Membership
Professional Development: Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant
Unlock your potential as a Teaching Assistant! Boost your confidence with our course.
In this short course you will explore ways to support children’s learning. We will use a variety of teaching methods, quizzes, videos, group discussions and practical tasks to focus on the learning goals.
Mastering effective support in schools. The knowledge gained can also benefit your child's learning at home.
Explore various career paths within the sector and acquire the essential
skills needed for progression.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Thu 09/05/2024Times:10:00am - 12:30pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rosalyn CurwenCourse code:Q00013561How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £74.00
Professional Development: Introduction to Counselling Level 1
Introduction to Counselling Level 1 provides an essential foundation in counselling theory and practice. Over 18 hours, students delve into fundamental concepts such as active listening, empathy, and basic counselling techniques. They explore key theories including person-cantered, cognitive-behavioural, and psychodynamic approaches. Through interactive sessions, participants gain insight into the role of a counsellor and ethical considerations in counselling practice. Practical exercises enhance communication skills and self-awareness, preparing students for further study or entry-level roles in counselling settings. By the course's conclusion, students emerge equipped with a solid understanding of counselling principles and ready to embark on their journey in the field.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 04/06/2024Times:5:30pm - 8:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jill ArnoldCourse code:Q00014000How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £66.60
Craft: Seasons in Felt
Come along and join us for this fun and interactive needle felting class! Over 5 sessions you will create landscape paintings depicting the changing seasons. The tutor will be working along with you all the way through, supporting breaking everything down step by step. You will learn the basics of needle felting, a fun and creative craft technique that involves using a special felting needle to stab and agitate wool. The classes are run in a relaxed environment and the pace of learning is based around your confidence and comfort.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 21/05/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:WHIST (South Shields)
Salus House
33 Mile end Road
South Shields
NE33 1TATutor:Karen BellCourse code:Q00014226How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £42.00
Digital Art
Would you like to explore new art forms? Digital art offers a range of exciting possibilities for modern artists. Whether you prefer to appreciate or make art, this digital art course has something to offer you.
This short course lets you dip your toe into digital art exploration. Discover basic techniques and develop essential digital skills to start creating your own digital creations. This course can help you decide if you want to delve deeper into the world of digital art.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 21/05/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Brinkburn CIO
Off Harton Lane
South Shields
NE34 0PPTutor:Kathleen ScottCourse code:Q00014555How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £50.40
Craft: Create, Craft and Decorate - Papercraft Skills
Explore the joy of creating items which you can give to friends and family who will appreciate the personal touch of your handmade cards, and decorative items. Bring your enthusiasm and prepare to discover the wonderful world of crafting and immerse yourself in crafting joy! You do not need any special equipment to participate, just a range of basic craft materials such as scissors, card/papers, glue, coloured pencils, double-sided sticky tape (details of specific materials required will be advised during the course. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and share ideas within a friendly, supportive online environment.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 11/06/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Rachel Holland-HargreavesCourse code:Q00014025How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £59.20
Beginners Social Media Marketing
Social media is one of the biggest marketing channels today. Whether you’re a small business owner, charity worker, community service operator, or local performer, having a presence online can help you get in front of your target audience.
Social media courses give you essential digital training to be able to set up and run social media accounts. They also help you learn to market yourself online.
This social media marketing course is aimed at beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you!
We will cover five main platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Understand how these channels work and learn to set up your profile. Understand how to define your target audience and create content that they want to see. Learn how to schedule posts and plan a content calendar.
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Dates:Tue 16/04/2024 -
Tue 09/07/2024Times:5:00pm - 7:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Karen DuncanCourse code:Q00014350How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:9 places remainingStatus:In progressFee rangeFree to £100.80