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Digital Skills

The qualification provides learners with the essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life and at work. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of Digital and an introduction to the skills required in the Digital sector.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 19

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 17 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Employability

Award in Employability Skills. It is designed to help learners develop key skills and attitudes valued by employers, improving their ability to secure and succeed in a job

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 3

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston)

Free Course

Employability

EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations. It is designed for learners pursuing careers in the engineering and manufacturing sector,

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 20

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston)

Free Course

Employability

This course provides a hands-on introduction to MIG welding techniques, helping learners develop essential skills and confidence in welding practices

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 23

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston)

Free Course

Employability

This course provides a hands-on introduction to MMA welding techniques, helping learners develop essential skills and confidence in welding practices

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 23

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston)

Free Course

Employability

This course provides a hands-on introduction to TIG welding techniques, helping learners develop essential skills and confidence in welding practices

Mode of attendance: In-person

Number of weeks: 23

Venue: Gen 2 (Ulverston)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

Engaging in a creative activity is widely recognised as having the potential for a positive impact on health and wellbeing. If you are looking for an opportunity to release your creative potential, this is the ideal course.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is for those with a good level of ICT knowledge and skills. It further expands and develops at a higher level the skills and knowledge gained from the beginners course in how to use a computer.  You will use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word as well as the internet, email and manage folders at a more advanced level to increase your competency in using a computer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Number of weeks: 9

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your speaking and listening skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to continue your learning journey. By the end of the course your speaking and listening 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 Speaking and Listening 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: Tuesday, 10 March 2026

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course