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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 skills for care jobs if you want to work in adult social care.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 26/05/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025
Times:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Veronica Hyde
Course code:
Q00016028
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.00

Step into Care

The "Step Into Care" level 1 study program is designed to provide foundational knowledge and skills for individuals pursuing a career in the care sector. Covering essential topics such as working in care, mental health awareness, stress awareness, infection prevention and control, and CV and interview preparation, this comprehensive program equips learners with the tools needed to succeed in social care roles. Ideal for beginners, this program fosters both personal and professional development in a supportive learning environment. This course is in partnership with the DWP and upon successful completion of the course you will be invited to an interview for a potential job role within care.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025
Location:
Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XL
Course code:
P00000103
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

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:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Gillian Futcher
Course code:
Q00009692
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £33.60

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:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 14/07/2025
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EY
Tutor:
Gillian Futcher
Course code:
Q00013094
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £50.40

WEA Membership

WEA membership is changing: more information is coming soon!

Membership Information

Duration:
12 months
Fee:
£15

GMCA Care Certificate and Interview Success (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.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025
Location:
Online
Course code:
Q00015998
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £225.00

Personal Development: Introduction to Eyes & Waxing

"Personal Care: An Introduction to Eyes and Waxing" is a beginner-level course designed for individuals interested in mastering the fundamentals of eye treatments and waxing techniques. This course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in enhancing the beauty of the eyes and effectively removing unwanted hair through various waxing methods. Participants will learn about eyebrow shaping, eyelash treatments, and different waxing techniques, ensuring they can perform these services with confidence and precision. The course takes place in a friendly and encouraging environment, supported by a specialist tutor and the team at WEA.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025
Times:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
The Serenity Academy
20 High Street
Wath-on-Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7QG
Tutor:
Karen Hunter
Course code:
Q00018274
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £75.60

Personal Development: Practical BSL for Use in Everyday Situations for Advanced

This innovative online BSL course will explore the next level of British Sign Language for advanced, in order to use BSL in a variety of everyday situations. You will build on your solid knowledge of BSL, developing your vocabulary and extending your conversational techniques which will establish the next level of your BSL communication skills. This is an enriching and rewarding opportunity to advance your understanding of the Deaf community and the importance of access, inclusion and equality for all. Utilising a rich variety of online resources and interactive activities, this course will further develop your skills to confidently communicate with other BSL users and bridge the divide between the hearing and the Deaf.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025
Times:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Helen Watson
Course code:
Q00021318
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £22.20

Personal Development: Working in the UK (Level 1)

The "Working in the UK" course is aimed at ESOL E2/3 learners. It helps you understand UK job basics. You will learn about finding jobs, writing a CV, and preparing for interviews. The course covers workers' rights, such as pay and working hours, and UK workplace culture. You will also learn how to communicate well with employers and colleagues. By the end of the course, you will feel more confident about finding and keeping a job in the UK. This course is ideal for people who are new to the UK job market and need to improve their English skills. This course is free for anyone living in Southampton.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 03/06/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025
Times:
9:45am - 11:45am
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AU
Tutor:
Irma Gough
Course code:
Q00017821
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £84.00

Step into Work

"Step Into Work" is a comprehensive program designed to equip you with the essential skills needed for job hunting. This course covers writing effective cover letters, creating standout CVs, and mastering interview techniques. Through practical workshops and expert guidance, you'll learn how to present yourself confidently to potential employers and increase your chances of landing the job you desire. This course will help you examine your current skills and qualities and how they transfer to job related tasks. You’ll need access to the internet to take this ‘Step into Work’ program as our tutors use the WEA’s digital learning portal, Canvas, to send you important information and tasks.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 05/06/2025 -
Thu 10/07/2025
Location:
Hull Central Library
Albion Street
Hull
Yorkshire and Humber
HU1 3TF
Course code:
C00000009
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

Entry Level Digital Skills: Google - How to use Google Workspace

Discover the wonderful world of Google Workspace (formerly G Suite): This short taster course will introduce you to the basics of Google Workspace including an overview of how to create and implement it and what you can do with Google Workspace. You will learn how to use and get the most from Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Keep, Forms, Gmail, and other apps in Google’s Workspace productivity suite. Whether you have studied the content before or are completely new to it, You will find value on this programme. You do not need any special tools to attend, just yourself and some enthusiasm. Start your Google Workspace journey today by registering for this course.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 10/06/2025 -
Tue 08/07/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
5 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Peter Brown
Course code:
Q00017448
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £37.00