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Greener Curriculum

This qualification will introduce you to the basic issues of sustainability.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that gives you a short introduction to health and safety for those with little or no prior knowledge. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health and safety qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Employability

Learn the basics of what safeguarding is and risks to children and young people.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 8 January 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

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: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Cockermouth Scouts Hut

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

This creative drawing and painting course is ideal for beginners or those who want to develop their skills further. You will use a variety of drawing and painting materials to discover your own style by experimenting with mark making, line and colour.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 15 September 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Full fee: £156.00
Concessionary fee: £78.00
Staff fee: £132.60

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.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Number of weeks: 11

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Learn how to make beautiful hand stitched projects.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Full fee: £118.75
Concessionary fee: £61.88
Staff fee: £101.69

Greener Curriculum

Learn how to use your sewing machine and create interesting free stitch techniques

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for those absolute beginners who want an introduction to using digital devices. Learn to understand the terminology, what are input and output devices, how to create folders and store documents. Be able to create, edit, save and print simple documents using Word and Excel. Be able to navigate your way safely around the internet and how to send an email.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 11 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Upperby CDC

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your reading skills? Do you want to join a fun and friendly class? If the answer is yes then this could be the right course for you! By the end of this course your knowledge and skills will have improved and you will be confident to: use prepositions, adverbials and connectives, use knowledge of common words to understand text and find information, use detailed reading to find specific information. If this sounds very complicated do not worry! You will work with an experienced and enthusiastic ESOL tutor and a group of your peers to develop the skills and knowledge to achieve this qualification and be in the best position to move forward with your studies. You need to be able to attend classes each week and complete homework to give you the best chance of success. You will be able to study other awards in the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications on successful completion.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Barrow)

Free Course