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Professional Development: Preparing to work in the UK beginners
Working in the UK aims to improve your communication skills on preparing to work in the UK and will include health, shopping, and most importantly employability. This course will help students understand the culture of work in the UK. It will also help you get the skills needed for work in the UK. The course is for speakers of other languages, and it is highly recommended to complete this course before progressing on to ESOL courses. As it will build your confidence and broaden your vocabulary.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Mon 13/01/2025 -
Mon 10/02/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:Ladywood Childrens Centre
9 Plough & Harrow Road
Birmingham
B16 8URTutor:Saima GulzarCourse code:Q00015553How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £42.00
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 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
Professional development: Step into construction
This introduction course will develop your understanding of the construction industry and the skills needed to access opportunities. The UK construction industry is renowned for high standards expected from both its workers and its employers. Learn what these expectations are and why these are important to employers. Discover which organisations offer construction opportunities and how to access these. Develop knowledge and awareness of other qualifications you may need to gain work within this sector and how to access these, such as a CSCS Card, Health and Safety within Construction.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Thu 13/02/2025Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sophie FowkesCourse code:Q00015571How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £103.60
Craft: Crafts For Wellbeing
Many people find it difficult to have some “me time” out of a busy life to spend time on a creative activity. This course will give you the opportunity to understand the benefits of indulging in a creative activity and how this can have a positive effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of a range of different crafts and share skills and knowledge with other crafters. Each session will allow you to try a different craft which may lead you to discover a craft which could become a new hobby for you to enjoy.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 01/04/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:St Ives Library (St. Ives)
Gabriel Street
St. Ives
TR26 2LXTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00016762How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
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Craft: Macrame for Improvers
Macramé is a creative knotting technique that can be used to make a variety of items, plant hangers, wall hangings, friendship bracelets, belts, and bags. including jewellery and other decorative items. It’s a great way to relax and create beautiful art pieces for your home. Learning new skill is to support learners with their health and wellbeing. Learn a new skill which may be a route into employment / self-employment. During this course your tutor will give you demonstration and individual attention for your guidance. In this course you will be working with a macramé cord and each learner will be able to complete a wall hanger . It can be used by you or can be gifted to the loved ones. This is a continuation of the autumn beginners’ course, but newcomers are also welcome
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Tue 11/02/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:5 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kauser NabeelCourse code:Q00018021How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £37.00
Managing Stress
Do you find it difficult to wind down? When we’re stressed it’s hard to feel calm and relaxed. But you don’t have to live with constant stress. There are simple techniques you can learn to manage it.
This stress awareness course is helpful for anyone who wants to learn to alleviate stress. In this course we will learn how to identify stress risk factors, recognise the symptoms of stress, and apply techniques to reduce it.
Depending on your needs, there are various study options after this course.
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Dates:Tue 14/01/2025 -
Wed 05/02/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00016703How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Creativity for Calm
Are you looking for a relaxing hobby to help you unwind? Creating moments of calm in the day is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health. Step into the world of mindful crafts with this course and enjoy art for relaxation.
This creativity course allows you to explore your art and craft skills to find practices that soothe you. Whether you enjoy drawing, painting, origami, or craft-making, art courses can help you find a relaxing hobby.
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Dates:Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:Q00015963How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £92.40
Fitness and Exercise: Afternoon Yoga for Everybody
The course is suitable for all ages and for those who have some previous knowledge of yoga practice. The practices will involve a wide range of techniques including posture, breathwork, mindfulness and meditation; study and reflection. Yoga is a traditional and contemporary class where each week there is a guided practice working on a variety of practices and techniques. These include posture, breathing and meditation practices. You will gain an understanding and insight into the subject area as well as leaning ways to improve your general, physical and mental health.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:1:15pm - 2:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00012610How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £27.75
Fitness and Exercise: Yoga for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens the bones making them fragile and more likely to break. The origin of the word is from the Greek language to mean 'porous bones'. Bones naturally have some empty space in them to allow them to bend and flex. Those with low bone density or osteoporosis have larger spaces and less bone mass - predisposing them to fractures and other bone injuries, especially in the hip, spinal vertebrae and some peripheral joints such as the wrists. Each week there is a simple, step by step guided practice to build bone strength, building and extending upon the previous week where we work on a variety of postures which are modified and adapted. These practices and techniques include slow, gentle, straightforward movements; breathing and relaxation techniques.
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Dates:Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:9:15am - 10:00amDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline ArthurCourse code:Q00012605How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £30.52
Personal Development: Mind at Work
This course is put on in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council and Job Centre Plus. Are you unemployed and looking for work but experiencing mental health issues? These might include, but not be limited to, stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks or post traumatic stress. This free support programme will help you to cope better with these challenges and discover techniques and strategies to use in every day life.
There is an information and registration day on Monday, 15 April 10am-12pm. Please bring photo ID.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority
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Dates:Mon 20/01/2025 -
Mon 24/03/2025Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Old School Building (Wolverhampton)
The Old School
73 Dudley Road
Wolverhampton
WV2 3BYTutor:Jayne EvansCourse code:Q00015669How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00