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Greener Curriculum

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

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

This qualification is designed to give you the knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of healthy living including how to keep a healthy body weight, the requirements of a healthy diet and keeping a healthy lifestyle.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

Health and Wellbeing

A short qualification course that enhances your knowledge of the terms mental health and wellbeing, different types of conditions, and the support available.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 4 December 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

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: Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Number of weeks: 10

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

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: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:30 - 16:00

Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Free Course

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 16 October 2025

Number of weeks: 8

Time: 10:30 - 12:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

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: Thursday, 26 February 2026

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 12:30 - 15:30

Venue: Workington and District Amateur Musical Society (WADAMS)

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course is designed for Adults who would like to understand the range of Apps available to connect to healthcare services provided by their GP and the NHS.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 13:30 - 15:30

Venue: Victoria Hall (Grange)

Free Course

Employability

This course aims to help older people recognise the skills and behaviours they have which are valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course