Adults 19+
Adult Skills for Work
A number of exciting courses are on offer in a range of areas from digital and IT skills, English and maths skills and even skills to improve your health and wellbeing. So there is bound to be a course that is right for you.
We even offer courses for those looking to become Trade Union Representatives, or current representatives wanting to develop their knowledge further.
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
IT for Beginners - Entry Level
This course is ideal for anyone who has little to no experience using a PC. Learn the basics, such as logging on to a PC, accessing the Internet and sending emails.
Length: 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Healthy Lifestyle Awareness - Level 1 (Online)
In this online course you will develop your awareness of the importance of healthy eating and drinking for adults and weight management.
Length: 2 hours per week for 5 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace - Entry Level
Develop your knowledge and improve your confidence and skills using computers in this short entry level IT course.
Length: 5 hours per week for 3 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Introduction to Web Design - Entry Level
This Introduction to Web Design course is ideal for anyone who would like to gain an understanding of how to put together their own website.
Length: 5 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Digital Skills For Everyday Life - Entry Level
Develop practical digital skills to complete everyday online tasks such as: using social media, online banking, paying bills, shopping or keeping in touch with friends and family online.
Length: 6 hours per week for 2 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
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
Essential Digital Skills - Level 1
This modern qualification will enable you to develop your digital knowledge and skills to use in your personal lives, or to support you in your career.
Length: 5 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Digital and IT Skills - Level 2
Explore the impact of digital skills on professional development and develop skills in word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Length: 14 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Employability Skills - Entry Level Award
Getting into the world of work can be daunting, but with this short course you will develop the skills required for work.
Length: 20 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Employability Skills - Entry Level Certificate
From deciding on the right job, to completing an application and getting ready for your interview. This course is ideal for anyone looking to get into work.
Length: 20 hours per week for 2 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Employability Skills - Level 1
This qualification is suitable anyone aged 19+ and unemployed. It will help you gain the necessary skills to look for and gain employment.
Length: 20 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Volunteering - Level 1
If you're interested in gaining work experience or looking to become a volunteer in your spare time, this Volunteering course is ideal for you.
Length: 12 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Wellbeing - Level 1
In this course you will learn about dementia, mental health, person safety and stress management to develop an awareness of mental health and how to stay healthy.
Length: 5 hours per week for 5 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Gender Diversity and Using Pronouns - Level 1
This course covers the background of, and our understanding of gender, covering gender pronouns beyond two binary options.
Length: 3 hours over 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Level 1 Certificate for Trade Union Representatives
This course is ideal for Union Representatives who are looking develop their skills in order to become an effective Trade Union Representative.
Length: 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Trade Union Diploma in Employment Law - Level 2
Learn about the development and practice of employment law to become more effective as a workplace Trade Union Representative.
Length: 6 hours per week for 36 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Trade Union Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety- Level 2
If you're an experienced trade union health and safety representative looking to develop your knowledge and experience of occupational health and safety, this is the course for you.
Length: 6 hours per week for 36 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment - Level 2
Understand the possible causes of violence in the workplace and how to reduce the risks whilst learning about safe working policies and EDI in the workplace.
Length: 5 hours over 6 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Stroke Awareness - Level 2 (Online)
Learn about the different types of strokes and how you can spot the signs and symptoms as well as their side effects.
Length: 2 hours per week for 5 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Maths Functional Skills - Entry / Level 1 / Level 2
Do you lack confidence in maths? Do you want to improve your maths skills to help you gain a qualification or employment?
Length: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
English Functional Skills - Entry / Level 1 / Level 2
If you want to gain a qualification in English, this Functional Skills qualification will help you to develop the skills you need.
Length: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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