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Award in Mental Health Awareness Level 1
If you’re interested in learning more about mental health issues, this level 1 course can teach you the foundational concepts. You’ll get a view into the nature of mental health work and the issues that face people struggling with it.
Level 1 health and social care courses about mental health can teach you the basic principles of mental health care. If you enjoy this course you can continue your learning in this area. Mental health awareness training can help you understand if this area of work interests you.
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Dates:Mon 19/05/2025 -
Wed 21/05/2025Times:10:00am - 3:00pmDuration:3 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Veronica HydeCourse code:Q00016014How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £75.00
Heath and Social Care: Introduction to SEND for support workers
Learn the essentials of supporting individuals with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) with our Heath and Social Care: Introduction to SEND for Support Workers course. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective support. Ideal for support workers and caregivers.
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Dates:Thu 22/05/2025 -
Thu 22/05/2025Location:Camborne Community Centre (Camborne)
South Terrace
Camborne
TR14 8SUCourse code:Q00018082How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£25.20
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
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
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
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
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.
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Fri 20/06/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015998How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
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
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Dates:Mon 02/06/2025 -
Mon 07/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:Somerstown Central Community Hub (Souths
Rivers Street
Somerstown
Southsea
PO5 4EYTutor:Gillian FutcherCourse code:Q00013094How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £50.40
Professional Development: CV writing
On this course, you will learn about the key elements of a CV and follow this structure to build your own. You will be guided through a step-by-step process allowing you to build your CV as the course progresses. You will learn about the type of personal information you should include, how to construct your previous education and work experience, as well as how to write an effective personal statement. You will use your existing English to communicate with others on the course but you will continue to develop your wider English skills and learn new vocabulary connected to CV writing. /You will need to be working at ESOL Level 1 to join this course. If you are a new WEA learner we will ask you to do a short initial assessment to check your ESOL Level. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Mon 09/06/2025 -
Tue 24/06/2025Times:12:15pm - 2:45pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Imogen DraperCourse code:Q00017326How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £55.50
Entry Level ESOL: Driving Licence Theory for ESOL learners part 2
The course is for learners who need support with English and who want to pass the Driving Theory test. This is part 2 of a longer course and you should have attended and completed part 1.
Our course is friendly and a safe environment to ask questions. You will help each other to learn and practice through informal activities and discussions, helping you to develop your understanding and confidence. It is held in a a women-only centre in Bradford.
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Dates:Mon 09/06/2025 -
Mon 21/07/2025Times:12:30pm - 2:45pmDuration:7 sessionsLocation:Millan Centre (Bradford)
Victor Street
Bradford
BD9 4RATutor:Nazmeen SadiqCourse code:Q00014473How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £56.70
Employability for Schools
In this course you will learn about the responsibilities and expectations required of school staff as well as understand employment options available. This will enable you to make informed choices about the work experience and longer term schools based employment options available to you. You will also learn about the behaviour and responsibilities expected of school staff.
Schools benefit from a variety of different staff that support the learning and welfare of pupils. In addition to the main teacher in each classroom, there are many other jobs inside and outside of lessons that contribute to how a school runs and how pupils learn. These jobs are typically called support roles, and make up half of the workforce in schools.
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Dates:Mon 16/06/2025 -
Wed 18/06/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:3 sessionsLocation:St Pauls Learning Centre (Bristol)
94 Grosvenor Road
St Pauls
Bristol
BS2 8XJTutor:Andrew ReadCourse code:Q00011605How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.00