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Understanding the Role of a Community Interpreter

Are you Bilingual and living in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages? If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends. This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs. This course is for people living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough only. Please do not join the course if you live outside the area. Please check the website for other courses or call learner support on 0300 303 3464.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 11/06/2024 -
Tue 16/07/2024
Times:
12:00pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
16 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Olena Kolesnyk
Course code:
Q00014620
How you'll learn:
Online and in venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £148.00

Employment Skills

Are you looking for work in the UK or thinking of starting work in the UK? If you have never worked in the UK or worked abroad but limited experience of working in the UK, this course is for you. The course is designed to support your job search skills You will write your own CV, complete a mock application form and take part in mock interviews Along with your colleagues , you will practice your English through informal activities and group discussions to prepare you for the world of work and improve your confidence.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/06/2024 -
Wed 26/06/2024
Location:
Reading Community Learning Centre (Readi
94 London Street
Reading
RG1 4SJ
Course code:
P00000052
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available

Personal Development: DWP CV Writing workshop

The CV writing workshop will empower Department for Work and Pensions claimants to create a new CV or update an existing CV with the help of an experienced tutor. You will learn the basic concepts and importance of an effective CV, ensuring that it includes personal details, information on education, work experience, key skills and references. Where appropriate you will receive support to tailor CVs to specific job roles with a view to improve prospects for being invited for an interview. It will be an opportunity to obtain individual feedback, review drafted CVs and address any individual queries and concerns.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 12/06/2024 -
Wed 12/06/2024
Times:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
DWP Wellington Street Job Centre
Crown Buildings
60 Wellington Street
Leicester
LE1 6DS
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00015438
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £10.50

Personal Development DWP Beginners Digital Skills

Gain access to the essentials of modern life through vital digital skills in this beginner-friendly course. Tailored for those lacking confidence in using laptop computers, this program equips beginners with fundamental skills. Learn to access services, apply for jobs, save work, and ensure online safety. The course targets individuals who have limited laptop experience and seek greater proficiency. Dive into the digital era, building confidence and competence in utilising technology to navigate various aspects of contemporary living. Join this this course to unlock the potential of digital tools and enhance your ability to engage with today's interconnected world.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/06/2024 -
Thu 27/06/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TD
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00013965
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.20

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Personal Development: DWP Employability Skills

The 10-Hour Employability Skills Course for JobCentre Claimants is designed to empower individuals with limited English language abilities and minimal work experience. It covers key areas such as effective communication, CV writing, job searching techniques, interview preparation, and digital literacy, tailored to the needs of non-native English speakers. Participants will also learn about UK workplace culture and time management. Through interactive sessions and practical exercises, the course aims to enhance job readiness, providing the tools and confidence needed to navigate the job market and pursue employment opportunities effectively.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/06/2024 -
Thu 27/06/2024
Times:
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ (Leicester)
101 Hinckley Road
Leicester
LE3 0TD
Tutor:
Ayman Ali
Course code:
Q00014080
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £25.20

Community Interpreting: Understanding the role of a community interpreter

Are you bilingual? Ever thought about using your language skills to help out in the community? Did you know you can get many jobs with languages? If you speak English and another language fluently, you could make a great community interpreter. This community interpreter course gives you an introduction to the language and interpreting skills needed for this type of work. It can teach you foundational concepts to test your community interpreting skills informally with family or friends. This course can prepare you to help members of your family or community to overcome language barriers in their everyday lives. It can also help you decide if you’re interested in pursuing community interpreting jobs.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/06/2024 -
Thu 18/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
6 sessions
Location:
The Octagon- Goodwin Development Trust
The Octagon
Walker St
Hull
HU3 2RA
Tutor:
Edyta Bogdanowicz
Course code:
Q00014966
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £88.20

Get Ready for Functional Skills Maths Entry 3

Set yourself up for success at entry 3 functional skills in maths. This get ready course helps you prepare to tackle entry 3 maths with confidence. The essential maths skills you’ll learn will help you get your qualification and serve you in everyday life. Get ready courses help you learn maths at your own pace. The idea of this course is to give you extra study time to acquire the knowledge you’ll need for entry 3 maths. This is a preparatory maths course for people who are looking to progress to entry 3 functional skills courses. It is a non-accredited adult maths course.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 13/06/2024 -
Wed 24/07/2024
Times:
9:30am - 12:00pm
Duration:
18 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Pamela Stezycka
Course code:
Q00015465
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £150.00

Digital Skills for Under 1 Roof (Multiply Norfolk)

Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you considered gaining digital skills but didn't know where to turn? If the answer is 'yes!' this is the course for you. This course is for learners with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to develop skills to become 'digitally literate' in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing social media, entertainment, shopping and more!

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 14/06/2024 -
Fri 21/06/2024
Times:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Under1Roof (Norwich)
100-102 Westwick Street
Norwich
NR2 4SZ
Tutor:
Chris George
Course code:
Q00015353
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee:
Free

Personal Development: Skincare and Makeup for Beginners

This course is designed to go alongside Personal Development: Skincare and Makeup For Beginners and Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry. Once you have the skills, you may want to start your own business. The first step in this is to become self-employed. It can seem like a minefield sometimes when you hear of all the legislation you must adhere to. Your experienced tutor will guide you through setting up your business and registering with the Governments Self-Assessment website to create an online account. We’ll also look at Book-keeping apps to keep track of spending and profits and find finding the right insurance.

Course Information

Dates:
Fri 14/06/2024 -
Fri 14/06/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Riverside Community Health Project (Newc
Carnegie Building
Atkinson Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8XS
Tutor:
Jennifer Moore
Course code:
Q00014515
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £8.40

Professional Development: Training the trainer – Effective training techniques workshop

Do you have to train adults informally either on a one to one basis or perhaps in small groups? This might be at work or in a number of other situations. If so this course is for you. Equip yourself with the essential skills to become a proficient trainer in our workshop. This course is designed for individuals seeking to polish up and enhance their ability to deliver engaging and successful training ‘sessions’. Learners will be able to use a number of proven strategies and interactive methods to achieve their goal. Understanding how effective communication techniques and an understanding of the principles of adult learning will lead to positive and productive learning.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 15/06/2024 -
Sat 15/06/2024
Times:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Kate Antoniou
Course code:
Q00014200
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to £11.10