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Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This qualification focuses on enabling learners to interact with word processing applications and tools commonly encountered in the workplace and in learning environments.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 25 February 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 10:00 - 15:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 09:30 - 12:30
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like basic IT skills to give them confidence to move on to a Beginners course.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Number of weeks: 1
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those who have a basic knowledge of PCs, those who can already create simple documents and want more confidence in using the Microsoft Office Applications. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word, PowerPoint, Publisher and Excel. Confidently create folders and navigate the internet.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 19 November 2026
Number of weeks: 11
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

This 6 weeks beginners course is ideal for those wanting to try watercolour painting and introduce the core knowledge and skills to create nature and landscape pieces.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Venue: Christ Central Church (Workington)

Full fee: £90.00 | Concessionary fee: £45.00 | Staff fee: £76.50

Curriculum area: Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want to get started using a computer, laptop or tablet. Understand the terminology, know how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email. Gain experience and grow your confidence!

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Number of weeks: 20
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your reading skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Reading at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your spoken English and be able to communicate better with people in English? If so this could be a great starting point for you! Join one of our friendly and welcoming classes and work with your peers to develop skills and knowledge. Be supported by an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor as you progress on your learning journey. By the end of the course you will be able to progress to other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life curriculum offer. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance of success. You will progress quicker if you complete homework and independent study outside of class.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 17 September 2026
Number of weeks: 37
Time: 09:15 - 12:15
Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your speaking and listening skills will have improved and you will be in a really good position to continue your study in ESOL, or other areas of our curriculum offer. You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification to give you the best chance of success. You will work with an experienced and supportive ESOL tutor to gain the skills and knowledge you need to achieve the ESOL Skills for Life Award in Speaking and Listening at Entry Level 3. You will be asked to complete homework and additional independent study too, this is really important to allow you to do well and achieve your potential.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Number of weeks: 16
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course