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Employability

This qualification introduces you to the principles of Equality and Diversity and its importance in organisations such as the workplace and learning environments.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

A qualification course that develops your knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of infection prevention and control. It is ideal for those working or volunteering or those who would like to add a health based qualification to their CV.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

This course introduces you to the fundamental values that underpin British society. Designed for learners new to the UK and working towards an Entry 3 qualification,

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Employability

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This qualification gives you an understanding of mental health and wellbeing which can be applied in a wide variety of contexts.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 April 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 13:00 - 15:30

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

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: Wednesday, 3 June 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Morrisons (Barrow)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to get better at reading English? Do you want to work with an experienced and friendly tutor? This could be the ideal course for you! By the end of this course you will be confident to : read and understand a short piece of text. You will understand how to construct of a simple sentence. You will know days of the week, family words, dates and times. You will understand common prepositions. You will recognise digits 0 – 9 (used in dates, times telephone numbers and prices). You will confidently recognise the alphabet in both lower and upper case. You must be able to attend classes each week to give you the best chance for success. This qualification is ideal for learners who want to progress and improve all aspects of their English and will leave you in a very good position to study other awards at Entry 1 in the ESOL offer.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 12:30 - 16:30

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

ESOL

Do you want to improve your writing skills? Join a supportive class and work with your peers to start your learning journey on the ESOL Skills for Life suite of qualifications. By the end of the course you will be more confident in: writing simple text and communicating information and ideas. You will understand the difference between a range of simple text layouts e.g. invitation, messages and envelopes. You will be able to use verbs and capital letters where appropriate in your writing. You will spell personal vocabulary and common words correctly. Do not worry if this sounds a lot and a bit daunting because you will be supported every step of the way! You will need to be able to attend classes each week to complete the guided learning hours for this qualification and to give you the best chance of success. You will develop the skills and knowledge to allow you to move forward confidently in your ESOL journey.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 12:30 - 16:30

Venue: Tourist Information Centre (Carlisle)

Free Course

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. For example, successful learners will be able to make appointments, order goods and services, organise payments using online platforms, conduct video calls, create, edit and save a range of documents, and troubleshoot basic problems on their device. At Level 1 the focus is primarily on digital skills for work with a secondary focus on digital skills for life.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project

Free Course