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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

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

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

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