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Current Courses being run as of 01/07/2010
Please call for up to date information on course availability, prices, etc.
ESP (Employability Skills Programme)

The Employability Skills Programme will help you gain extra qualifications to give you a better chance of securing full time employment.

  • 8 week programme
  • Part-time = 8-15 hours per week
  • Full-time = 20-30 hours per week
  • Must be unemployed and referred by Job Centre Plus to be eligible.

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Computer Courses

Basic Computer (IT):
  • 2 hrs per week. Learn the basics of IT.
  • Gain understanding and confidence in using computers.
My Guide

Learn the basics of using a computer and surfing the internet.

What you will learn:

  • Basic operations of a computer.
  • Keep in touch with friends and family using Email.
  • Use the internet to find holidays, shopping, useful information etc.
  • Keep safe and avoid fraud when using the internet.
Word Processing

Web Design

  • In this course you will learn how to create basic web pages. Once you have the hang of creating pages you will then create a fully functional three page website that can be adapted to suit your own personal needs.


Photoshop
  • Learn the basics tools of Photoshop and then progress to altering photographs. Learn how to adjust brightness/contrast, turn a colour photo black and white, add/remove objects, add effects. At the end of this course you will combine your new skills to create a magazine cover.
Miscellaneous

Door Supervisor/Physical Intervention

Edexcel level 2 Award in Door Supervision allowing you, on completion, to apply for the S.I.A. Door Supervisors licence.

This is a 6 day course.

  • Cost £200

Funding available if you are unemployed subject to status/approval.

Miscellaneous Continued

Family Learning

Family learning gives parents and carers the opportunity to help their children learn new skills and for children to enjoy spending quality time with their family.

  • Fun with food/being healthy
  • Messy Crafts
  • Playing with you child
  • Fun with numbers
  • Exploring books with your children

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Train to Gain Future Jobs Fund Direct Training Lancaster Consulting Edexcel Learning and Skills Council
MyGuide West Yorkshire Learning Consortium Job Centre Plus European union