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Digital Skills For Everyday Living- Beginners

Develop essential digital skills with our Digital Skills for Everyday Living: Beginners course. Learn the basics of using computers, navigating the internet, and understanding essential software applications. Ideal for individuals with little or no digital experience looking to build confidence in their digital abilities.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 18/10/2024 -
Fri 15/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00018595
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.00

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2

If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills 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 skills for employability in schools and colleges.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 21/10/2024 -
Mon 31/03/2025
Times:
9:45am - 2:45pm
Duration:
20 sessions
Location:
The Poppleton Centre (York)
Main Street
Upper Poppleton
York
YO26 6JT
Tutor:
Katherine Croft
Course code:
Q00018349
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Essential Digital Skills Level 1

Build your confidence using digital skills in your personal life and in the workplace. Understand how digital programmes and services can enhance your everyday life and simplify common tasks. Learn skills employers look for and improve your job prospects. If you’d like to learn digital skills for a better life, this course will teach you everything you need to know. This Level 1 digital skills course is suitable for improvers, as you will build upon your current digital device knowledge. Learn how to use the Microsoft Office programmes: create and edit text documents in Word, create spreadsheets and use number calculations in Excel, and use PowerPoint to create presentations. These are universal digital skills employers look for and can help you in a variety of job roles.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 21/10/2024 -
Mon 03/03/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Duration:
17 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ekta Vishrolia
Course code:
Q00019178
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Preparing for the Support Role in Schools Level 2 Qualification

Have you completed an introductory or a Level 1 helping in schools course? Then this introductory course is right for you. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and study skills needed to prepare you for a Level 2 course. It will also provide you with the opportunity to practice using study skills such as quizzes, case studies and related texts. You will get the chance to discuss new topics with other learners and, ask and answer questions. You will also be given a brief outline of what you will learn on your course. Your tutor will give you constructive feedback to ensure you are ready for your next stage of learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 22/10/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Natasha Abrams
Course code:
Q00017613
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £27.75

Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Support Work in Schools (Level 1)

Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our Support Work in Schools (Level 1) course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 22/10/2024 -
Tue 04/03/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Swati Lahiri
Course code:
Q00018526
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £177.60

Level 1 English: English for Maths

Improve your English skills for maths with our Level 1 English: English for Maths course. Develop the language needed to understand and apply mathematical concepts. Ideal for non-native speakers looking to enhance their maths and English proficiency.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 22/10/2024 -
Tue 12/11/2024
Location:
Woodpecker Hall Academy (London)
North Star Community Trust
Cuckoo Hall Lane
London
N9 8DR
Course code:
Q00017470
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £27.75

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:
Tue 22/10/2024 -
Tue 07/01/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Health Resource Centre (Newcastle upon T
Adelaide Terrace
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8BE
Tutor:
Surbhi Khanna
Course code:
Q00019563
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £300.00

Preparation for Level 2 Caring for Children and Young People

Have you completed an introductory or a Level 1 helping in schools’ course? Then this introductory course is right for you. It will provide you with the necessary knowledge and study skills needed to prepare you for a Level 2 course. It will also provide you with the opportunity to practice using study skills such as quizzes, case studies and related texts. You will get the chance to discuss new topics with other learners and, ask and answer questions. You will also be given a brief outline of what you will learn on your course. Your tutor will give you constructive feedback to ensure you are ready for your next stage of learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 13/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Natasha Abrams
Course code:
Q00017559
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges Level 2

Would you like to help children gain confidence in their reading as well as English and maths? Then this course is for you. No matter what role you are interested in, this course can teach you skills that will help you gain employment in a school or college. It will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in an administration, technical, or support role in a learning environment. Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with children in teaching positions.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Thu 20/03/2025
Times:
11:30am - 2:00pm
Duration:
36 sessions
Location:
Woodpecker Hall Academy (London)
North Star Community Trust
Cuckoo Hall Lane
London
N9 8DR
Tutor:
Swati Lahiri
Course code:
Q00010455
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Personal Development: Future Goals: #RealTalk

This course is aimed at supporting unemployed young adults who experience common mental wellbeing problems, into positive outcomes. The programme will support individuals to move on into employment, addressing their barriers and identifying their employability needs. Throughout the course you will build upon your self-esteem and confidence, as well as building your ability to confidently speak in public. You will also think about your long-term career goals and how to work towards them. This programme will be designed to support young people in Wolverhampton who are experiencing health and wellbeing barriers to accessing employment, learning and opportunities to progression. This programme has been created in collaboration with the City of Wolverhampton Council and is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 23/10/2024 -
Wed 20/11/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BY
Tutor:
Jayne Evans
Course code:
Q00018852
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £52.50