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Certificate in Counselling Skills Level 2
Dive deeper into counselling and sharpen your set of skills for social work. Learn techniques to help those in need of support. Counselling courses teach you fundamental skills employers look for. Understand how to help others in a safe and positive way.
The Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills introduces you to using counselling skills in everyday life: for work or within a personal capacity. Develop key skills employers look for in this level 2 counselling course. Team working and communication are key skills for CVs in support work.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Scott KnowlesCourse code:Q00016901How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £362.00
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.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Fri 08/11/2024Times:12:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:18 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Ekta VishroliaCourse code:Q00019178How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
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. This course is for Manchester residents only.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Fri 27/09/2024Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015986How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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 up to 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 09/09/2024 -
Fri 27/09/2024Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015988How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:7 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Award in Education and Training Level 3
Kickstart your education career with this introductory teaching qualification. Experience the buzz of learning environments and get a view into the profession. Learn essential teaching skills and open doors to further education jobs in this Education and Training course.
This course prepares you for teaching jobs working with adults. These can include roles as a tutor, learning assistant, teaching assistant, or trainer in universities, Sixth Form colleges, or other adult learning settings.
This Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education is the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching. If you want to get a teaching qualification, this foundational course can give you a taste of the industry before you move onto higher level qualifications.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 04/11/2024Times:9:30am - 4:30pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gillian HuntCourse code:Q00016040How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Fee rangeFree to £300.00
Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3
Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life.
Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths.
This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Location:Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QXCourse code:Q00016603How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 2
Are you preparing for an entry 2 functional skills course in maths? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success studying adult maths with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 2 maths.
This is an introductory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 2 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 16/12/2024Location:Scaitcliffe Community Centre (Accrington
Hannah Street
Accrington
BB5 0QXCourse code:Q00016591How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Confidence to Learn
Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom.
This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.
The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Tue 17/09/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Landport Community Centre (Portsmouth)
Charles Street
Portsmouth
PO1 1JDTutor:Joanna Browning-SeyfiCourse code:Q00017147How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:8 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
Professional Development: Introduction to being a Teaching Assistant
Begin your journey towards a rewarding career in education with our Introduction to Being a Teaching Assistant course. Learn the essential skills and knowledge required to support teachers and students in the classroom. Ideal for individuals considering a career in education.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Mon 30/09/2024Times:9:45am - 2:45pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Todmorden Learning Centre (Todmorden)
Burnley Road
Todmorden
OL14 7BXTutor:Asia BhattiCourse code:Q00018424How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Employability & Skills: SWAP: Introduction to customer service
Working in partnership with Norwich Job Centre and Seetec Pluss, the WEA offers the Introduction to Customer Service Course to equip participants with essential customer service skills for employment. Learners will interact with Aviva, participate in mock interviews, and have the opportunity for a real interview with Aviva. The course provides a comprehensive overview of customer service, helps identify transferable skills, and prepares participants for successful job interviews.
There will be a Meet and Greet session on 4th September from 9.30am - 11.30am. This is an opportunity to meet your tutor and each other.
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Dates:Mon 09/09/2024 -
Thu 12/09/2024Times:9:30am - 2:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:Seetec Pluss (Norwich)
1st Floor
Cavell House
Stannard Place
Norwich
NR3 1YETutor:Chris GeorgeCourse code:Q00018652How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00