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Android Smartphone for Improvers (PEN24T081)

Digital Skills

The emphasis of this course is about Apps that we use in a ‘typical day’ scenario, such as a day out by train, city break by car, using Google maps as Satnav, online groceries and many more!

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 8 July 2025

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Free Course

Art Taster: Beginners Collage and Mixed Media Workshop (PEN24T106)

Arts and Crafts

Join experienced artist Karen MacDougall for a day exploring collage and mixed media from scratch.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 17 May 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £30.00
Concessionary fee: £15.00
Staff fee: £25.50

Ascentis Award in Introduction to Learning for Speakers of Other Languages My Story Pre Entry Level (CAR24T100)

ESOL

Do you want to improve your English? Are you a beginner or someone with little knowledge of English? This could be the course for you! You will be supported by your tutor and your peers to gain new knowledge and skills. By the end of the course you will be able: to continue your studies in English with more confidence; you will have developed basic skills in English listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will be able to reflect on and share your own story.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 24 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 12:00 - 16:00

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Award in ESOL Skills for Life Reading Entry Level 3 (KEN24S028)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 25 April 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 09:45 - 14:15

Venue: Kendal Cancer Care

Free Course

Award in Food Safety in Catering Level 2 (BAR24S064)

Employability

A qualification course that enhances your knowledge and understanding of the principles of keeping food safe.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Hindpool Community Centre

Free Course

Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing Level 1 (CAR24S019)

Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing Level 2 (CAR24S020)

Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Award in The Importance of Resilience and Grit Entry Level 3 (CAR24S021)

Health and Wellbeing

This accredited course looks at what is meant by resilience and grit, and why they are vital to our health and well-being in an uncertain world

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Award in Understanding Safeguarding for Work, Education and Life Level 1 (KEN24S033)

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 28 April 2025

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 12:00 - 14:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course