Skills Centre Courses

Introduction to British Sign Language

This 8 week introductory course is ideal for those who would like to try out British Sign Language. No prior knowledge is necessary. By the end of this course you will be able to improve your communication skills with Deaf people on a range of topics. You will also brush up your literacy skills and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Step into Teaching

A dynamic interactive initial teacher training course. On successful completion you will have the level 3 PTTLS qualification. You will also have gained National Test Certificates in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2.

Web Design Level 2

This course is for people who are new to Web Design and would like to gain the skills required to design and build simple websites using DreamWeaver software.

IT Level 1

A progression from IT Basics, or for people with a basic knowledge. This course will explore how to use multiple programs to make general publications such as posters, magazines and presentations. Areas covered in the course include: Microsoft Word, Publisher and Power Point, Internet, Email.

IT for Beginners

This course includes Microsoft basics: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. How to set up emails and use the internet. Gain an NOCN Progression award at entry.

Health and Safety

Gain Health and Safety (accredited Level 2) whilst developing team-working skills. Download the brochure here.

Food Safety

Gain Food Safety (accredited Level 2) whilst developing team-working skills. Download the brochure here.

First Aid

Gain First Aid (accredited Level 2) whilst developing team-working skills. Download the brochure here.

“Who says I can’t? Just watch me”

A supportive and fun way to look at our world and give us the opportunity and the drive to ‘be’, ‘do’ and / or ‘have’ something different! If you feel stuck at the traffic lights of life and would like more confidence in your own abilities, come along and join in!
A confidence-building course to help you in your work and career
Consider: Who are you? What are you great at? What’s holding you back and why?
Identify personal goals – large or small – and find ways to achieve them. Download the brochure here.

Caring for the Carer

Caring for the Carer. Are you a carer? Do you want to learn skills to help in your caring role? Develop coping strategies. Understand co—dependency and how to nurture yourself. Download the brochure here.

 

 

 

News for Skills Centre Learners:

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