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ESOL: Living, Learning and Working in the UK
The ESOL Living and working in UK course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of the English language. In a face-to-face, comfortable and very positive environment you will have an opportunity to improve your skill and gain confidence. This course is focused on helping students develop fundamental speaking and listening skills in English. By the end of the course, students should be able to hold simple conversations and understand basic English conversations. Indulge in the topics like : “All about me”, “Talking about your neighbourhood”, “How do you spend your weekends?” and many more.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 03/03/2025Location:Clare House (SCUNTHORPE)
31 Wells Street
SCUNTHORPE
DN15 6HLCourse code:P00000088How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Art Practical: Art for Wellbeing
Learners will work with the tutor to improve confidence in their ability to develop their artistic skills and creativity within oil painting. You will be developing the skills to create a detailed landscape painting; challenging yourself to try new and different subjects.
You will learn using a range of different teaching and learning activities, to include watching and following step by step demonstrations, with one-to-one help and guidance from a friendly and encouraging tutor.
You will learn in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment, working together with your fellow learners and the tutor.
This course is suitable for a complete beginner but also for those wanting to improve their existing skills in painting.
No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to learn and begin your journey to develop your artistic skills.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Hull Quaker Meeting House (HULL)
2-10 Bean Street
HULL
HU3 2PRTutor:Julie SmithCourse code:Q00017860How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Professional Development: Digital Skills For Improvers
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.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/03/2025Times:9:00am - 12:00pmDuration:8 sessionsLocation:Hull Central Library
Albion Street
Hull
Yorkshire and Humber
HU1 3TFTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018143How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Award in Preparation for Work in Community Interpreting
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.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:25 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Olena KolesnykCourse code:Q00010875How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £300.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£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 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 13/01/2025 -
Fri 31/01/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:15 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Susan BellCourse code:Q00015992How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Film & Media: Costume on Film
The course aims to introduce learners to the idea of how the role of the cinematic costume designer can be crucial in making or breaking a whole film. Costumes can evoke bygone eras, tell us hidden truths about characters, make outlandish otherworldly futures believable, and so much more. With a wealth of clips and background material.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:2:00pm - 4:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Christopher BuddCourse code:Q00019121How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners
Enhance your creative writing skills with our Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners course. Learn techniques for writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Ideal for writers with some experience looking to refine their craft.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016282How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £33.30
Professional Development: Basic Health and safety skills
During this course, we will look at keeping you safe within your workplace. We will look at fire safety, signage, electrical safety, kitchen and food safety and manual handling around. Develop knowledge of how health and safety works within the workplace and who is responsible, recording and reporting measures and the requirements needed by employees, employers and organisations. This course will also look at health and safety at home and how to ensure yours and your family’s safety.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 20/01/2025Times:9:15am - 11:15amDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00015552How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Professional development: Customer Service Skills
The course is aimed at anyone who would like to broaden their knowledge on customer service skills. Ever wondered what is customer service and how to access opportunities to work in this sector? This course will support you to develop your knowledge of the variety of organisations that offer customer service roles. Learn about the roles and responsibilities available to you and the skills needed. This course may lead to further training, accredited qualifications, work experience, volunteering or employment.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Marlene Clarke-DavisCourse code:Q00015551How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
Art Practical: Botanical Illustration
Discover the beauty of botanical illustration with our Art Practical: Botanical Illustration course. Learn techniques for drawing and painting plants and flowers with precision and detail. Ideal for artists and nature enthusiasts.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 31/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Keyham Green Places (Plymouth)
163 Renown Street
Plymouth
PL2 2DTTutor:Mary BorehamCourse code:Q00016818How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40