Free Adult Courses
In response to the current situation we are all facing, Newcastle College is offering an exciting programme of FREE courses for adults. Although times are particularly challenging at the moment, why not take this opportunity to enhance your skills, take up a new hobby or improve your existing knowledge?
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Who can apply?
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To be eligible you need to be aged 19 or over.
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Some courses require suitable IT equipment, software and hardware for you to be able to successfully complete the course online.
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To be eligible and to enrol on these courses you will be required to provide a form of identification.
What can I study?
CV Preparation
Learn helpful hints and tips on how to prepare and improve a CV.
Length: 3 hours
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Interview Techniques
Learn the different types of interview questions you may be asked and how to respond to common interview questions.
Length: 3 hours
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Writing Successful Application Forms
Learn how to write an application form to apply for jobs.
Length: 3 hours
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Essential Digital Skills - Entry Level
Develop the digital skills to use digital devices and the internet and apply this knowledge in common situations.
Length: 5 hours per week for 7 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 (Online)
Develop your understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Level 2 (Online)
This Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Level 2 is an online course designed for people who work with children and young people or for those who have an interest in learning how to support them.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Autism - Level 2 (Online)
This course will give you a solid understanding of autism, and how to support individuals with autism.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to provide high-quality end of life care to people and their loved-ones with this Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 online learning course.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to empower and support young people and vulnerable adults. Apply now.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes - Level 2 (Online)
this course will give you an understanding of the different types of diabetes and possible causes and risk factors.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Helping Skills - Level 2
This qualification helps you understand basic active listening, paraphrasing, clarifying, reflecting, and problem solving skills.
Length: 3 months
Study: Online Learning
Start date: 5th September 2022
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 (Online)
The purpose of this qualification is to increase your knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Principles of Care Planning - Level 2 (Online)
Prepare for a career in the care sector by learning the principles and techniques of person-centred care planning, including nutrition, hydration, hygiene and supported sleep.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Information, Advice or Guidance - Level 2 (Online)
Learn about the key principles of providing information, advice or guidance in professional contexts, including interaction skills, signposting and referral processes, and group working techniques.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
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