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Employability

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Number of weeks: 2

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 2 June 2026

Number of weeks: 5

Time: 12:30 - 15:00

Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

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 well-being in an uncertain world

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

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, 7 May 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Arts and Crafts

Discover the basics of drawing and painting faces in this beginner-friendly course, looking at facial proportions, expressions, feature studies, shading, and colour techniques.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Full fee: £83.00
Concessionary fee: £44.00
Staff fee: £71.30

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, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

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Employability

This workshop will provide you with all you need to know to create a stand out CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Eden Foyer (Penrith)

Free Course

English

This English course will help you gain more understanding and confidence to use literacy skills effectively in daily life and the workplace. This course leads to a qualification that is widely recognised and useful as the basis for further study.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

English

As well as being of use in daily life and the workplace, this is an opportunity to gain a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This workshop introduces you to the basic skills you need to navigate safely in the hills using a map and compass.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 9 March 2026

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

Full fee: £19.50
Concessionary fee: £9.75
Staff fee: £16.58