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Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2 (SKI24S033)

Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of the qualification is to increase the learner’s knowledge and understanding of nutrition and healthy eating. It covers the following areas: principles of healthy eating; nutritional needs of a variety of individuals; using food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet; principles of weight management; eating disorders and food safety for the home environment.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 9

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2 (SKI24S034)

Health and Wellbeing

Learners who wish to learn more about Specific Learning Difficulties. This qualification would also be useful for those who may wish to move into a support role for Specific Learning Difficulties in a school or work setting.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 9

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2 (SKI24S035)

Health and Wellbeing

The purpose of the qualification is to provide updating and continuing professional development (CPD) by developing knowledge relevant to job roles which involve caring for individuals with diabetes. Learners may be employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector. The qualification develops knowledge and understanding of diabetes; prevention and early intervention type 2 diabetes; the initial care of diabetes and the treatment and management of diabetes.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 7

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Introduction to Health and Care (BAR24T097)

Health and Wellbeing

If you are thinking about a career in health and social care this course could be your perfect first step.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 21 July 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: The Bridge

Free Course

Sustainable Textiles: Reconstructing Clothing (PEN24T091)

Greener Curriculum

Join highly experienced textiles tutor Claire Trelfa in our pop-up studio to explore the potential of old clothing by reconstructing them into a new upcycled item of clothing or accessory.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 2 June 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Fully Booked

Upcycling Textiles: Jazz up your Soft Furnishings for Summer 2 (BAR24T080)

Greener Curriculum

If you want to reduce your contribution to landfill, before you throw away furnishing items that are past their best, what about re purposing them into something new and useful?

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course