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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. 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: Thursday, 27 February 2025

Number of weeks: 15

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Pennine Way CDC

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: Thursday, 6 February 2025

Number of weeks: 16

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Digital Skills

This course introduces you to the benefits of using Excel spreadsheets to help organise your life, finances and work.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Thursday, 7 November 2024

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 18:00 - 20:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Free Course

Fully Booked

Arts and Crafts

Join artist Karen MacDougall to explore the art of the lino cut, and take home handmade prints to give as special cards or gifts.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Saturday, 23 November 2024

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 16:00

Venue: Penrith Library

Full fee: £35.00
Concessionary fee: £20.00
Staff fee: £30.50

Family Learning

This is a free craft course for parents and children. You will create a range of spooky decorations ready for Halloween.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Number of weeks: 1

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Kendal Library

Free Course

Languages

This is a fabulous class for those who want to learn a new language or those who want to re-learn a language from scratch. We have excellent Tutors who will help you achieve.

Please note this course is designed to be delivered over a full academic year, covering three terms. If you wish to join the course in term 2 or term 3 please contact the centre to arrange an initial assessment to check that this is the right course and level for you. We will also ask the course tutor to contact you to discuss your current level and any previous language learning you have undertaken, again to ensure that the course is appropriate and that you will have an enjoyable and high quality learning experience with the service.

Mode of attendance: Online

Start date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: Online Delivery

Full fee: £66.00
Concessionary fee: £33.00
Staff fee: £56.10

English

This Functional Skills course will help you to gain confidence as you develop your English skills. You will achieve a qualification which will help you progress to further study at a higher level if you wish to do so.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 24 February 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

English

Gain confidence and start to apply your English skills to everyday situations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 24 February 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

English

Gain confidence and start to apply your English skills to everyday situations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Venue: Civic Centre (Carlisle)

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: Monday, 24 February 2025

Number of weeks: 18

Time: 09:15 - 12:15

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course