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The purpose of this qualification is to increase learners’ awareness and understanding of diabetes. By completing the qualification, learners will develop in-depth knowledge of diabetes which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications, and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. The objective of this qualification is to gain knowledge and understanding of: the types, causes, signs and symptoms of diabetes anatomy and physiology the impact of diabetes on individuals, others and society the treatment and management of diabetes common complications of diabetes.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This qualification aims to develop: a general understanding of different types of medication and their use knowledge of the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medicines an understanding of legislation and the audit process related to medication and issues of responsibility and accountability.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 12

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

This qualification aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Employability

These qualifications are ideal for individuals who have management responsibilities but no formal training and are serious about developing their abilities. They particularly support practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people though organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.

Mode of attendance: Flexible

Number of weeks: 18

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is suitable for learners who can use spreadsheet software at a basic level and would like to benefit from the more advanced features available. Learners will feel able to use more advanced tools & techniques, functions & formulas, allowing them to create workbooks with confidence.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

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

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