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Community Prospectus January 2016
Learning and training opportunities in your local area
Welcome... City of Wolverhampton College is working with local community organisations to provide courses at neighbourhood venues that support the learning and skills needs of local people. Health & Social Care (Level 1) This course considers the role of care worker and the relationship with, and responsibilities towards service users and the wider care sector. You will learn important communication skills and how to work as part of a team, as well as developing an understanding of legislation and health and safety in the workplace. Progression available to level 2. Advice and Guidance (Level 2) This course is suitable for anyone working as a volunteer or paid employment offering advice and guidance to clients. Preparation for Work Confidence Building For individuals wanting to develop personal skills for the jobs market as well as improve your employability skills; how to apply for jobs; deliver customer service; update your CV; interview skills, online applications etc. Asbestos Awareness You will learn what asbestos is; how and where it was used; how it can harm us; what the law says; who is at risk and how to work safely with it. COSHH Introduction to health and safety, control of hazardous substances, legislation and legal requirements. ITQ (Level 1) This course will enable you to develop ICT skills in a range of areas including word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing and presentations, websites, email and the
internet and IT security. Start IT (Beginners) If you are new to computers then this is the course for you, it covers switching on a computer through to producing a printed document, includes using Word, Excel and internet/email. IOSH Working Safely Provides an understanding of the principles of health and safety and accident prevention. You will gain an awareness of basic health and safety law. Topics include: manual handling, accident prevention, fire prevention working at height, hazardous substances, transport/ vehicles work equipment, risk assessment, etc. Manual Handling The course is suitable for anyone looking to increase their awareness and skills in manual operations that involve lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling and carrying loads of articles. Safe Moving and Handling The course covers basic moving and handling principles, which includes moving people.
First Aid for Child and Baby Course aimed at parents and carers looking after children and babies. Paediatric First Aid Suitable for people working with or looking after children. Course covers CPR, Injuries and Childhood illnesses and is a requirement of OFSTED for Childminder. Mental Health Awareness This level one course will benefit adult learners who are interested in mental health awareness as a professional or personal learning and development need. Progression available to level 2. Substance Misuse and Abuse Awareness This level one course will benefit adults who are interested in substance use and misuse as a professional or personal learning and development need. Progression available to level 2.
Environmental Awareness Award The Award in Environmental Awareness at Work is aimed at individuals at any level, in any sector who need a basic knowledge and understanding of environmental issues. Topics include: meanings of the environment, climate pollution and sustainability. Health and Safety Awareness (Level 1) The course is intended to give construction operatives and other employees who have responsibility for working safely on a construction site to gain access to a construction site via the CITB Construction Skills Certification Scheme. Certificate valid for 5 years.
Customer Service (Retail) Course aimed at individuals If you are aged interested in all aspects of 19-64 and in receipt of benefits or unemployed, customer service for example communication skills, external courses may be free. Please bring evidence of customer service, team work status at enrolment. and customer relations.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Certificate Introduces you to the area of caring for and working with children and vulnerable adults. It will help develop an understanding of various aspects of childcare, health, development and learning.
Risk Assessment Gain an improved level of awareness of the legal and practical issues related to this task. Learn how an organisation can apply hazard identification methods in conjunction with a hierarchy of risk controls to ensure the development of an effective risk control management system.
Food Safety and Catering (Level 2) Gain a valuable qualification to help you handle food safely at home and within a working environment.
Emergency First Aid at Work Suitable for anyone who wants to have general first aid knowledge for the work environment.
Pre-Entry English Course aimed at people who have little or no reading and writing skills.
Communication Skills (ESOL) Course aimed at individuals who require English as an additional language.
Warehousing and Storage (Level 2) The aim of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work effectively, safely and legally within the warehousing and storage sector. It is aimed at operatives in logistics and transport operations and operatives could, for example, work in warehousing and storage, transport or freight forwarding. Award in Forklift Truck (Reach & Counter Balance) For those who would like to work in the logistics, warehousing or distribution industry as responsible for fork lift truck operations, including: the loading and unloading of goods in a warehousing and storage environment, the transfer and positioning of loads for driving and manoeuvring in compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
For further information or to reserve your place contact Lorna Prosser on 01902 317710 or 07825 054261 or alternatively you can email
[email protected]
No of Sessions
Thurs
1
Eastfield Community Centre, Colliery Road, Eastfield, WV1 2QY
K Davies
Beginners ICT/ 22 Feb – 11 April 2–4pm Universal Job Match
Mon
8
Hope Family Centre 228-234 Chervil Rise Heath Town, WV10 0HR
D Williams
COSHH Asbestos Awareness
29 February
9.15am– 12.00pm 12.30– 3.30pm
Mon
1
Parish Centre @ St Chads, Connaught Road, Bilston, WV14 6NY
K Davies
Food Safety and Catering
22 March
9.15am– 3pm
Tues
1
Manor Services
IOSH Working Safely
3 & 4 March
9.15am– 1pm
Thurs & Fri
2
Parish Centre @ St Chads, Connaught Road, Bilston, WV14 6NY
K Davies
Windsor Training Centre, Windsor Children Centre Parkfields Road WV4 6EL
First Aid Child & Baby
17 & 24 May
10am– 12pm
Tues
2
H Williams
CITB Health & Safety (Construction)
2 March
9.15am– 4pm
Wed
1
Eastfield Community K Davies Centre, Colliery Road Eastfield, WV1 2QY
Windsor Training Centre, Windsor Children Centre Parkfields Road, WV4 6EL
Fri
10
Bushbury Triangle Children Centre Stanley Road, WV10
T Ghattaura
9.30am– 3.00pm
Low Hill Community Centre, Kempthorne Road, WV10
TBC
9.30– 11.30am
25 Jan– 1 February
2
22 Jan – 22 April
Customer Service (Retail)
Mon
Beginners ICT
Food Safety and Catering
29 February
9.am–3pm
Mon
1
The Old School 73 Dudley Road Blakenhall, WV2 3BY
Manor Services
Paediatric First Aid
25 Feb– 17 March
9.30am– 12.30pm
Thurs
4
H Williams
Food Safety and Catering
1 February
9.30am– 4.00pm
Mon
1
Parish Centre Connaught Rd, Bilston, WV14 6NY
Manor Services
Eastfield Community Centre Colliery Road, WV1 2QY
14 & 21 January
9.15am– 12.30pm
Thurs
2
24 March
9.15am– 3.00pm
Thurs
1
Dunstall Hill Community Centre Dunstall Ave, WV6 0NH
K Davies
Parish Centre Connaught Rd WV14 6NY
H Williams
Environmental Awareness Award
Emergency First Aid @ Work Emergency for First Aid @ Work
3 & 10 May
9.15am– 12.30pm
Tues
2
H Williams
Risk Assessment COSHH
4 February
9.30am– 12.00pm 12.30pm– 3.30pm
Thurs
1
Heart & Soul Training Centre Fifth Avenue, Lowhill, WV10 9TB
K Davies
Dunstall Hill Community Centre Dunstall Ave, WV6 0NH
First Aid Child and Baby
7 January
10.00am– 2.00pm
Thurs
1
Gloucester St CC Gloucester Street WV6 0PT
H Williams
Safe Moving and Handling
26 April
9.15am– 12.30pm
Tues
1
Gloucester St CC Gloucester Street WV6 0PT
H Williams
Manual Handling COSHH
22 January
Fri
1
Gloucester St CC Gloucester Street WV6 0PT
K Davies
Beginners ICT
27 January – 20 April
9.15– 11.30am
Wed
10
Windsor Training Centre, Windsor Children Centre Parkfields Road WV4 6EL
D Williams
9.15am– 12.00pm 12.30– 3.30pm
OCN Level 1 in Care
5 Jan – 15 March
9.30am– 3.30pm
Tues
10
Gloucester St CC Gloucester Street WV6 0PT
H Williams
Tutor
Venue
Day(s)
9.15am– 12.00pm 12.30– 3.30pm
Tutor
10 March
Venue
Time(s)
Course Date(s)
Courses
No of Sessions
Manual Handling Risk Assessment
Day(s)
Time(s)
Course Date(s)
Courses
Community Timetable 2016
TBC
TBC
Advice & Guidance (level 2)
Flexible
Flexible
Flexible
ICT (presentation skills, word, excel)
15 Jan – 15 April
9.30am– 12pm
Preparation for Work/ Confidence Building
TBC
Mental Health Awareness (pilot project)
Tutor TBC
Distance Learning
Outreach
H Horwell
Fri
10
Stratton St CC Stratton Street WV10 9AJ
D Williams
9.30– 11.30am
Mon
4
Stratton St CC Stratton Street WV10 9AJ
TBC
TBC
9.30am– 4pm
TBC
1
Paget Road Campus
TBC
Substance Misuse and Abuse (pilot project)
TBC
9.30am– 3.30pm
TBC
1
Paget Road Campus
TBC
Warehousing and Storage (Level 2)
February Start
6–8.30pm
Tues & Thurs
Paget Road Campus
Award in Forklift Truck (Reach and Counter Balance)
TBC
TBC
TBC
Paget Road Campus
Pre-Entry English (phonics)
11 Jan–27 June 2016
Mon
TBC
Venue Wellington Road Campus
9.30 –11.30am
TBC
No of Sessions
Day(s)
Time(s)
Course Date(s)
Courses Safeguarding/ Child Protection
20
Low Hill Community Centre, Kempthorne Road, WV10
T Ghattaura
If you are interested in any courses not listed above, please contact Lorna Prosser on the details below as dates of other work related courses will be confirmed shortly. If you are in receipt of a benefit, can you please ensure that you bring proof (Job Seekers Allowance, Employment Support Allowance and income support), as well as your national insurance number. If you are in employment, live outside of Wolverhampton or it is a corporate booking there will be a charge. Please note that college fee will apply for the OCN Level 1 Care course for people who are not in receipt of a means tested benefit, however you may be entitled to apply for financial assistance. Lorna Prosser, Community Employability and Traineeship Co-ordinator 01902 317710 or 07825 054261 email
[email protected]
Prince’s Trust Team Programme This is a 12 week personal development programme which aims to increase confidence and motivation to enable young people to move towards employment. Activities include team-building and communication skills, personal and team challenges, supporting the local community and focusing on progression and employability training. For more information please contact Anje Groot on 01902 821814
Employability - Training for Job Seekers in receipt of benefit The Employability Team work closely with employers to deliver bespoke training courses to suit their recruitment for specific job roles. Courses include Care, Customer Service, IT and Retail. We are supporting local employers with their recruitment for manufacturing in the car industry. To find out how we can help you, call the Community, Employability and Traineeship department on 01902 837198.
Traineeships Is the lack of work experience holding back your job prospects? Then a Traineeship could be right for you! What is a Traineeship? A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience that is focused on giving young people the skills and experience that employers are looking for. At its core are work preparation training, English and maths for those who need it, and a high quality work experience placement. You could be suitable for a Traineeship if you: > are unemployed (or work less than 16 hours per week) and have little work experience > are motivated to work > are aged 16-18 inclusive and are qualified below Level 3 OR are aged 19-23 inclusive and are qualified below full Level 2 For more information please contact Lorna Prosser on 01902 317710 or 07825 054261
Lorna Prosser Community Employability and Traineeship Co-ordinator t: 01902 317710 or 07825 054261 e:
[email protected] www.wolvcoll.ac.uk