Skills for Life and Work
Be your own Boss - Module 2
Free to Bridges into Work participants
If you run your own business or have recently begun a start up business and want to know what to do next then this course is for you. You will learn how to understand where the gaps are in your business and what is preventing you from achieving the goals that you desire.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Scott Saunders |
Thu |
7 - 9pm (Limited spaces available) |
8 |
1 |
Developing Report Writing Skills
Free to Bridges into Work participants
Do you struggle with finding the right words in a report? Do you know what you want to say but have difficulty in writing it down? Can you use correct punctuation? If not, then this course may be for you. This accredited course is at introductory level to develop writing skills aimed specifically at reports and report writing. The course looks at producing a range of reports with correct punctuation, grammar and spelling.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bob Jones |
Mon |
9.30 - 11.30am |
5 |
1 | |
Bob Jones |
Wed |
10am - 12pm |
5 |
1 | |
Bob Jones |
Tue |
1 - 3pm |
5 |
1 |
Essential Skills in Numeracy
Free to Bridges into Work participants
Our numeracy classes can help make sense of figures in everyday life and will help you gain confidence and the maths skills you need for home, leisure and at work.
NB There is no charge for these courses.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cara Hooper |
Tue |
7 - 9pm |
15 |
All |
First Steps to Becoming a Classroom Assistant
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This course will include topics such as the functions of other professionals and agencies that work within the school community and will look at ways of supporting reading, writing and talking in the classroom, e.g. taught concepts.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bob Jones |
Wed |
1 - 3pm |
3 |
1 |
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This course is aimed at those interested in working in early years/childcare. It introduces the basics of child development and provides the opportunity to develop the skills needed to progress onto further learning.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Helen Harrison |
Tue |
7 - 9pm |
8 |
1 | |
Jessica Jones |
Thu |
7 - 9pm |
8 |
1 | |
Helen Harrison |
Tue |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1 | |
Helen Harrison |
Thu |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1 |
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector(PTLLS)
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This City and Guilds accredited course is for those who are or who want to be a teacher, tutor or trainer and need to be able to plan, prepare and implement learning for a specialist area. PTLLS is the initial award which has been developed to provide a threshold licence to teach in further education (FE).
N.B. Learners attending the PTLLS course should already possess a qualification in their chosen subject area.
To enrol for this course, please call 01656 642042 or email adultlearning@bridgend.gov.uk. Application forms will be issued and applicants will be invited to an informal interview prior to enrolling on the course at which initial assessment will take place.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Donna Hooper / Jo Creeden |
Wed |
6 - 9pm |
13 |
3 |
Manual Handling of Inanimate Objects
Free to Bridges into Work participants
Manual Handling is an essential skill in today's workplace. This one day accredited workshop will give you examples of how to lift correctly, your employer's responsibilities and undertaking a simple risk assessment for manual handling. This is a 'must do' course for anyone seeking employment where lifting or moving objects is involved.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bob Jones |
Mon |
1 - 3pm |
3 |
1 | |
Bob Jones |
Thu |
10am - 12pm |
3 |
1 |
CIEH Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness and
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Free to Bridges into Work participants
CIEH Level 1 Award in Food Safety Awareness in Catering
This qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, food handlers. A food handler is any person, in any type of food business, who handles food, whether open or packaged (food includes drinks and ice). The course will provide training for those who perform 'low risk' tasks such as clearing tables, serving food, 'meals on wheels' and other such similar duties.
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensures that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This qualification is deemed as the 'industry standard' for food handlers and is essential for anyone whose work in catering involves the food being prepared, cooked and handled.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Joseph |
Tue |
1.15 - 3.15pm |
8 |
1&2 | |
David Joseph |
Mon |
9.30 - 11.30am |
8 |
1&2 | |
David Joseph |
Thu |
9.30 - 11.30am |
8 |
1&2 | |
David Joseph |
Wed |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1&2 | |
David Joseph |
Mon |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1&2 |
CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Free to Bridges into Work participants
Everyone who works with food has a special responsibility for safeguarding the health of consumers and ensuring that the food they serve or sell is perfectly safe to eat. This qualification is deemed as the 'industry standard' for food handlers and is essential for anyone whose work in catering involves the food being prepared, cooked and handled.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Joseph |
Thu |
1 - 3pm |
4 |
2 | |
David Joseph |
Mon |
7 - 9pm |
4 |
2 |
CIEH Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This level 3 qualification is designed principally for those who are, or intend to be, supervisors of food handlers within the catering and hospitality industry, or for those people who would like to run their own catering business. Holders will gain a broad knowledge of food safety and food hygiene, enabling them to identify problem areas and recommend solutions.
Please note: there is a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Joseph |
Tue |
7 - 9pm |
9 |
3 | |
David Joseph |
Thu |
7 - 9pm |
9 |
3 |
CIEH Level 2 Award in the Principles of COSHH
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This course is designed for those responsible for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) at work, as well as for employees who use hazardous substances in manufacturing, cleaning, healthcare, transport, utilities and offices. This qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David Joseph |
Wed |
7 - 9pm |
3 |
1 |
Introduction to Protection of Vulnerable Adults
Free to Bridges into Work participants
For those who want to work in the care profession or look after vulnerable adults. This accredited course will give you insight into the protection of vulnerable adults within our society. It will explain what a vulnerable person is and the types of abuse they can suffer. It will cover the legal position of individuals. It will also deal with what to do in the event of discovering abuse and how to develop your communication skills.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bob Jones |
Tue |
10am - 12pm |
3 |
1 |
Introduction to Youthwork - Module 2
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This course is for anyone who is interested in learning about youth work and working with young adults. This module will focus on substance misuse among young people and issues surrounding confidentiality.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dave Muckell |
Tue |
7 - 9pm |
8 |
1 |
Environmental Awareness
Free to Bridges into Work participants
This course introduces learners to a variety of environmental topics - it includes topics such as waste and recycling; environmental hazards; climate change; pollution and pollutants; carbon footprint; and ecosystems. No previous knowledge of the topics will be assumed and your environmental awareness will develop as the course progresses.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nigel Francis |
Wed |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1 | |
Nigel Francis |
Thu |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1 | |
Nigel Francis |
Mon |
9.30 - 11.30am |
8 |
1 | |
Nigel Francis |
Wed |
7 - 9pm |
8 |
1 |
Save Our Planet - The Impact of Global Warming
Free to Bridges into Work participants
One of the biggest issues facing humanity is the threat of global warming. This course will look at a range of topics such as the greenhouse effect, climate change and weather. It will also help to identify why we are experiencing more violent storms, floods and disease. This will allow discussions in identifying the causes and possible actions to slowing the rate of global warming. No previous knowledge of global warming will be assumed.
Venue |
Tutor |
Day |
Time |
Wks |
Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nigel Francis |
Mon |
1 - 3pm |
8 |
1 | |
Nigel Francis |
Wed |
9.30 - 11.30am |
8 |
1 | |
Nigel Francis |
Mon |
7 - 9pm |
8 |
1 |
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