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Curriculum area: Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to safeguarding for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering with children or vulnerable adults.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Monday, 19 April 2027
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 12:45 - 15:15
Venue: The Bridge (Barrow)

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: Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Venue: Barrow 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: Wednesday, 6 January 2027
Number of weeks: 6
Time: 12:30 - 15:00
Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Curriculum area: Arts and Crafts

Always fancied printmaking? Come along to this introductory course to gain an understanding of the possibilities of all things print! Printmaking is great for producing multiples like cards or calendars. It’s fun and provides quick results. We will generate lots of prints as part of this course and look at how to reuse and collage unwanted prints into new art works and objects in themselves. No previous experience necessary.

Delivery type: In-person
Start date: Thursday, 20 May 2027
Number of weeks: 10
Time: 13:30 - 15:30
Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Full fee: £150.00 | Concessionary fee: £75.00 | Staff fee: £127.50

Curriculum area: Employability

The qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of allergy awareness. It is designed for those who wish to understand allergies, the causes of allergies and what to do in case of an allergic reaction. There are three optional units which cater for those in different sectors: those who work in childcare, those who work with adults, and those who work in the service sector

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 7
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This qualification is helpful for anyone wanting to form a greater understanding of bullying and how it can affect individuals. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of awareness and prevention of bullying Learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of how to support individuals who are being bullied and individuals who bully.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 7
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Health and Wellbeing

This course is ideal for learners who wish to develop their awareness of mental health and a range of mental health problems, as well as gain an awareness of how to work and interact with individuals with these conditions. Anyone who currently works in health and social care settings would benefit from this course, as well as those who would like to raise their awareness of mental health for personal reasons.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 10
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding and introduce them to the skills required for counselling to prepare for further learning or training. This course does not qualify learners to practice as a counsellor but is suitable for those who wish to increase their understanding of counselling skills and techniques in order to engage in helpful interaction appropriately. Learners could use their new knowledge to complement an existing role, or as a basis for continued study to attain a qualification in this sector.

Delivery type: Online
Start date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Number of weeks: 8
Time: 00:00 - 23:59
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

The TQUK Level 2 Digital Marketing programme is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of Digital Marketing. It’s also valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of Digital Marketing and is looking to gain a qualification in this. The programme is suitable for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous experience of Digital Marketing.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 11
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Curriculum area: Employability

This qualification is suitable for learners of any age, whether in employment or preparing for employment. It is a knowledge-based qualification which can be delivered in a variety of contexts including as part of personal development or in an induction programme. It is designed to raise awareness of issues around equality and diversity, whether in society, the workplace, or the community. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding which can be applied in the workplace and will be of value to employers.

Delivery type: Online
Number of weeks: 14
Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course