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Sewing into Business - Rochdale
Discover the art of precision and creativity in our Sewing for Business Course. Dive into the fundamentals of machine sewing, mastering essential techniques and garment construction. From threading the needle to embellishing, you'll gain hands-on experience and the confidence to bring your design ideas to life. In parallel, embark on a beginner business journey, learning the basics of entrepreneurship for a sewing venture. Explore market trends, pricing strategies, and customer engagement to turn your passion into a profitable enterprise. Join us for a transformative learning experience that blends craftsmanship with entrepreneurial acumen, equipping you for success in the world of sewing and business.
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Dates:Fri 23/05/2025 -
Fri 06/06/2025Times:10:00am - 4:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Rochdale Training
Fishwick Street
Rochdale
OL16 5NATutor:Nasim YounisCourse code:Q00016052How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Healthy Living (Pre Entry)
Welcome to our 21-hour, ‘Healthy Living’ course. This course is aimed at pre-entry ESOL students wishing to learn about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The course covers essential topics such as nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and mental well-being. Students will learn about healthy eating habits, the benefits of regular physical activity, and basic hygiene practices. Interactive activities include discussing simple cooking recipes , exercise routines, and discussions on how to manage stress and emotions. By the end of the course, students will understand the importance of healthy living and be able to make better choices for their physical and mental health.
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Dates:Fri 23/05/2025 -
Mon 30/06/2025Times:9:45am - 11:45amDuration:11 sessionsLocation:Clovelly Centre (Southampton)
60-68 Clovelly Road
Southampton
SO14 0AUTutor:Irma GoughCourse code:Q00017087How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.20
Professional Development: Henna for Enterprise
Henna for Enterprise is a one-stop course to turn your passion for henna into a thriving business or fund-raising enterprise. Learn beautiful, intricate henna designs while mastering the essential skills to launch and manage your own henna enterprise. We'll cover everything from marketing your artistry to managing clients, so you can confidently embark on your self-employed journey. This course is perfect for anyone who wants to transform their love for henna into a successful career, or a way to raise money for charity. To make the most of this course it is useful if you have some experience of henna but beginners are also welcome as you will be guided step by step through each project.
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Dates:Fri 23/05/2025 -
Fri 18/07/2025Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:9 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Atiya MushtaqCourse code:Q00015472How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £94.50
Pre-Entry ESOL: Writing skills
Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 speaking and listening course. Learn key verbal communication skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in speaking and listening. Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential. This course helps you learn conversational tactics to support you in everyday interactions in the UK. This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 26/05/2025 -
Mon 16/06/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:4 sessionsLocation:New Hope Global (Birmingham)
Birchfield Library (2nd floor)
3 Trinity Road
Birmingham
B6 6AHTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015715How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.60
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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.
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Dates:Mon 26/05/2025 -
Wed 28/05/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016028How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree 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.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Thu 03/07/2025Location:Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XLCourse code:P00000103How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Writing) (Entry 3)
Take your writing skills to the next level with these ESOL classes. Improve your written English and feel more confident in a variety of everyday situations. This ESOL writing course can teach you important skills to study or write good CVs and job applications.
This ESOL entry 3 writing course builds on skills you learnt at entry 2. Expand your understanding of how to create well-structured texts and polish your spelling and grammar.
This is an English course for adults. It is aimed at speakers of other languages. ESOL courses are divided into three areas: reading, writing, and speaking & listening.
If you’re helping others access ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025Location:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLCourse code:Q00018150How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:Haslingden Library (Rossendale)
Deardengate, Rossendale
Rossendale
BB4 5QJTutor:Olena KovalenkoCourse code:Q00019094How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Entry Level ESOL: Everyday English Pre-Intermediate
This is a General English class aimed at Pre-Intermediate (or high elementary (A2/B1)) level learners. This course is for those whose first language is NOT English and in it we will practice all four major skills in each session to develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Although this is a low-level English course, learners should be able to follow a simple conversation and read simple lines of text prior to joining so that they will not struggle. Lessons will be delivered face-to-face using a range of teacher led and freer interactive activities to build learners’ proficiency and confidence in the English language.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Totnes United Free Church
54 Fore Street
Totnes
TQ9 5RPTutor:Alison SalmCourse code:Q00019234How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.60
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 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015999How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00