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Construction Multiskills
An introduction to the key health and safety elements of the construction industry. and the chance to develop basic skills in a range of trade areas, including:
- Carpentry
- Brick work
- Painting and decorating
- Carpentry
- Brick work
- Painting and decorating
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 27/09/2023
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/04/2024
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Developing further Carpentry and Joinery Skills
This course will help you further develop your carpentry and joinery skills as well as give you an overview of the construction industry and employment opportunities within it. The vast majority of the programme will be aimed at developing your practical skills and technical knowledge.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
6 Places Remaining
Health & Safety in Construction Programme (Includes CITB Test and CSCS Card)
This course is aimed at individuals who require a CSCS labouring card to get a job within the Construction Industry but don't currently have the required qualifications.
This course is in preparation for three assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will gain two accredited certificates.
• AIM Awards Suite of Vocational Pathways Qualifications (AIMVOCs) in Construction and Building - Extended Award Level 1
• Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
If you also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test you will then receive a print off which states you passed and your CITB registration number. Once you have passed all tests, we can then apply for your CSCS labouring card.
This course is in preparation for three assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will gain two accredited certificates.
• AIM Awards Suite of Vocational Pathways Qualifications (AIMVOCs) in Construction and Building - Extended Award Level 1
• Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
If you also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test you will then receive a print off which states you passed and your CITB registration number. Once you have passed all tests, we can then apply for your CSCS labouring card.
Waterside Centre Accrington
MULTIPLE 14/05/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
MULTIPLE 16/07/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Bricklaying
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and making basic structures. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 05/10/2022
17:30 to 21:00
8 weeks
17:30 to 21:00
8 weeks
£295.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Joinery Skills
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and making basic structures. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Painting and Decorating
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and various decorating techniques. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Plastering
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and develop beginner plastering skills. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/01/2024
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/04/2024
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
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AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping
This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business particularly the accountancy sector. It provides learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments which require bookkeeping. You may choose that you want to work for an organisation, or become a self-employed bookkeeper once fully qualified.
The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into bookkeeping. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities.
You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out bookkeeping techniques such as understanding bookkeeping transactions including income, expenditure, profit and loss. You will also explore the software associated with bookkeeping
Once you have completed your first level qualification and complete further qualifications you can apply for an adult apprentice, or go into employment. There are currently around 30,000 jobs in the North West related to financial accountancy with the average salary averaging £32K once qualified.
Whilst you are qualifying, you could expect to earn around £13 per hour.
The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into bookkeeping. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities.
You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out bookkeeping techniques such as understanding bookkeeping transactions including income, expenditure, profit and loss. You will also explore the software associated with bookkeeping
Once you have completed your first level qualification and complete further qualifications you can apply for an adult apprentice, or go into employment. There are currently around 30,000 jobs in the North West related to financial accountancy with the average salary averaging £32K once qualified.
Whilst you are qualifying, you could expect to earn around £13 per hour.
Accrington & Rossendale College
TUE 16/04/2024
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
£149.00
18 Places Remaining
Barbering L2
The VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; the creative art of cutting men’s hair, the specialist work of cutting facial hair and how to offer a good consultation service for clients.
Accrington & Rossendale College
MULTIPLE 18/09/2023
17:30 to 21:30
18 weeks
17:30 to 21:30
18 weeks
£550.00
16 Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
MULTIPLE 07/10/2024
17:30 to 20:30
20 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
20 weeks
£1000.00
This course is now full
Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments L4 ARC
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for beauty therapists, who wish to add laser and IPL treatments to their repertoire of treatment offerings and proceed to employment as a level 4 laser therapist.
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 28/10/2024
09:30 to 16:00
25 weeks
09:30 to 16:00
25 weeks
£1645.00
20+ Places Remaining
Construction Multiskills
An introduction to the key health and safety elements of the construction industry. and the chance to develop basic skills in a range of trade areas, including:
- Carpentry
- Brick work
- Painting and decorating
- Carpentry
- Brick work
- Painting and decorating
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 27/09/2023
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
12 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/04/2024
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Developing further Carpentry and Joinery Skills
This course will help you further develop your carpentry and joinery skills as well as give you an overview of the construction industry and employment opportunities within it. The vast majority of the programme will be aimed at developing your practical skills and technical knowledge.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
6 Places Remaining
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
The main purpose of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to cover all four skills in English: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course will allow you to progress onto your chosen courses within College. Learning is through classroom based activities, enterprise projects and access to all vocational areas within College. Students who progress onto E3 ESOL will be able to choose either a Vocational or an academic route depending on their career choices.
Accrington & Rossendale College
03/09/2024
to
35 weeks
to
35 weeks
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
GCSE English (evening) - Free to UK resident for 3 years and don't have a GCSE at Grade 4/C
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 04/09/2023
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
£425.00
18 Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
32 weeks
£425.00
18 Places Remaining
GCSE Maths (Eve) - Free to all UK residents with no grade 4/C
Accrington & Rossendale College
TUE 04/09/2023
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
£425.00
20 Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
TUE 02/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
34 weeks
£425.00
20 Places Remaining
Health & Safety in Construction Programme (Includes CITB Test and CSCS Card)
This course is aimed at individuals who require a CSCS labouring card to get a job within the Construction Industry but don't currently have the required qualifications.
This course is in preparation for three assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will gain two accredited certificates.
• AIM Awards Suite of Vocational Pathways Qualifications (AIMVOCs) in Construction and Building - Extended Award Level 1
• Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
If you also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test you will then receive a print off which states you passed and your CITB registration number. Once you have passed all tests, we can then apply for your CSCS labouring card.
This course is in preparation for three assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will gain two accredited certificates.
• AIM Awards Suite of Vocational Pathways Qualifications (AIMVOCs) in Construction and Building - Extended Award Level 1
• Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
If you also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test you will then receive a print off which states you passed and your CITB registration number. Once you have passed all tests, we can then apply for your CSCS labouring card.
Waterside Centre Accrington
MULTIPLE 14/05/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
MULTIPLE 16/07/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Bricklaying
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and making basic structures. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 05/10/2022
17:30 to 21:00
8 weeks
17:30 to 21:00
8 weeks
£295.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Joinery Skills
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and making basic structures. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Painting and Decorating
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and various decorating techniques. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 18/01/2023
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£199.00
12 Places Remaining
Introduction to Plastering
You will gain an introduction to key elements of the trade including hand skills, use and care of tools, working safely and develop beginner plastering skills. You will then be able to apply this to your own projects.
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/01/2024
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/04/2024
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
10 weeks
£249.00
20+ Places Remaining
Introduction to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
Accrington & Rossendale College
WED 17/01/2024
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
10 weeks
£249.00
20 Places Remaining
Lancashire Lifesavers
Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) are working in partnership with North West Ambulance Service, BBC Radio Lancashire and Lancashire County Council to provide free training as part of the #LancashireLifesaver Campaign. Their aim is to train as many people as possible in essential lifesaving skills across the county. This free online session with LAL will provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed if someone suffers a heart attack or a cardiac arrest.
Bolton-le-Sands Library Carnforth
THU 04/07/2024
13:30 to 16:30
1 weeks
13:30 to 16:30
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
Few Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
12 weeks
to
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Counselling
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
12 weeks
to
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
MON 16/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£99.00
14 Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Mental Health
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Award in Head Massage
This 8 week programme will help you develop practical skills in providing the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of head massage.
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 26/02/2024
17:30 to 20:30
8 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
8 weeks
£75.00
Few Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to develop their use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (EQUAL)
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (EQUAL)
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (EQUAL)
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to learn how to improve their personal health and wellbeing. Completion of the course enables learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the positive effects of exercise on long-term health and well-being and implementing an exercise plan with the appropriate nutritional requirements.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
• Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
• Safe and appropriate exercise
• Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
• Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
• Safe and appropriate exercise
• Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (EQUAL)
This programme is aimed to support learners who work or volunteer in an advice role, in a range of areas from careers guidance or pastoral support in schools or colleges, to supporting clients in areas such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation services; with family or confidence issues and clients who require domestic abuse support. The focus is on determining the Clients requirements and ensuring relevant signposting or referral to other agencies
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Advocacy (EQUAL)
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (EQUAL)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control (EQUAL)
This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
Flexible
02/09/2024
1 Year
02/09/2024
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (EQUAL)
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for a wide range of learners with some existing knowledge of this area who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Counselling Pathway (daytime and evening classes available)
Lancashire Adult Learning
MON 09/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
13/09/2024
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Essential Study Skills in Health and Social Science Professions (Pre-Access)
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Healthcare Pathway - Common Health Conditions
Waterside Centre Accrington
WED 18/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway (CYP) - Children and Young People's Mental Health
Waterside Centre Accrington
THU 19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway - Mental Health Awareness
Waterside Centre Accrington
THU 19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Waterside Centre Accrington
TUE 17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Substance Misuse Pathway
Waterside Centre Accrington
MON 16/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of autism.
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)
Accrington & Rossendale College
TUE 17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
18/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Online Introduction to Deaf Awareness and BSL
In this online stand-alone session, you will be introduced to deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL). You will look at day to day life and the barriers the deaf community have in communicating with the hearing world. This session will give you an insight of the dos and don’ts and tips to support those with a loss of hearing, whether with individuals who were born deaf or whose who have had a loss of hearing later in life. This session will also give you the basic skills to communicate using British Sign language and how to develop yourself independently following the course.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Online
WED 03/07/2024
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
Railway Maintenance Diploma
During the course, you'll learn the fundamentals of rail track maintenance that you need to obtain a successful career on the rail. The course will introduce you to the typical operations and allow you to develop an extensive skill set to carry out various roles within the Rail Industry.
You must book onto an Information and Advice Session prior to starting the course.
Also Included in The Course
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge
• Full set of Network Rail Approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Network Rail Approved Medical - Mandatory that this is attended and passed or won't progress on the course - Necessary for PTS
• Network Rail Approved Drugs & Alcohol Screening - Mandatory that this is attended and passed or won't progress on the course - Necessary for PTS
• Sponsorship paperwork including ID and right-to-work documentation - Necessary for PTS.
• E-Learning - Sent from your sponsor - Mandatory that this is completed and passed by the deadline of your PTS training
• Small Plant Training.
• Basic Hand Tools Training.
• First Aid and Manual Handling.
You must book onto an Information and Advice Session prior to starting the course.
Also Included in The Course
• City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Rail Engineering Track Maintenance
• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering Underpinning Knowledge
• Full set of Network Rail Approved PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Network Rail Approved Medical - Mandatory that this is attended and passed or won't progress on the course - Necessary for PTS
• Network Rail Approved Drugs & Alcohol Screening - Mandatory that this is attended and passed or won't progress on the course - Necessary for PTS
• Sponsorship paperwork including ID and right-to-work documentation - Necessary for PTS.
• E-Learning - Sent from your sponsor - Mandatory that this is completed and passed by the deadline of your PTS training
• Small Plant Training.
• Basic Hand Tools Training.
• First Aid and Manual Handling.
Lancashire Adult Learning
MULTIPLE 20/05/2024
09:30 to 16:00
6 weeks
09:30 to 16:00
6 weeks
£1995.00
17 Places Remaining
Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
MULTIPLE 03/06/2024
09:30 to 16:00
6 weeks
09:30 to 16:00
6 weeks
£1995.00
20+ Places Remaining
Essential Digital Skills
Family Learning
Hair and Beauty
Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light Treatments L4 ARC
The VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatments is an advanced qualification that has been specifically designed for beauty therapists, who wish to add laser and IPL treatments to their repertoire of treatment offerings and proceed to employment as a level 4 laser therapist.
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 28/10/2024
09:30 to 16:00
25 weeks
09:30 to 16:00
25 weeks
£1645.00
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Award in Head Massage
This 8 week programme will help you develop practical skills in providing the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of head massage.
Accrington & Rossendale College
MON 26/02/2024
17:30 to 20:30
8 weeks
17:30 to 20:30
8 weeks
£75.00
Few Places Remaining
Health and Safety
Health and Social Care
Level 1 An Introduction to Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
12 weeks
to
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Counselling
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
12 weeks
to
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
MON 16/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£99.00
14 Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Mental Health
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Waterside Centre Accrington
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Counselling Pathway (daytime and evening classes available)
Lancashire Adult Learning
MON 09/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
13/09/2024
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Essential Study Skills in Health and Social Science Professions (Pre-Access)
Lancashire Adult Learning
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Healthcare Pathway - Common Health Conditions
Waterside Centre Accrington
WED 18/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway (CYP) - Children and Young People's Mental Health
Waterside Centre Accrington
THU 19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway - Mental Health Awareness
Waterside Centre Accrington
THU 19/09/2024
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
20 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Waterside Centre Accrington
TUE 17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Substance Misuse Pathway
Waterside Centre Accrington
MON 16/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)
Accrington & Rossendale College
TUE 17/09/2024
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
13:00 to 16:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
18/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
£2225.00
20+ Places Remaining
Online Introduction to Deaf Awareness and BSL
In this online stand-alone session, you will be introduced to deaf awareness and British Sign Language (BSL). You will look at day to day life and the barriers the deaf community have in communicating with the hearing world. This session will give you an insight of the dos and don’ts and tips to support those with a loss of hearing, whether with individuals who were born deaf or whose who have had a loss of hearing later in life. This session will also give you the basic skills to communicate using British Sign language and how to develop yourself independently following the course.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Sessions are delivered online and is a one-off 90 min sessions with further opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge further.
Online
WED 03/07/2024
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
16:00 to 17:30
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
Health and Wellbeing
Horticulture
Humanities
Foundation Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Start Date: 19th January 2021 and September 2021
Day: TUE
Time: Full-Time: 9am - 6pm, Part-Time: Various Options
Duration: 2 years Full Time / 4 Years Part Time, Delivered at Accrington and Rossendale College, UCAS Code: CC19
Foundation Degree in Paralegal Services
Start Date: 19th January 2021 and September 2021
Day: TUE
Time: Full-Time: 9am - 6pm, Part-Time: Various Options
Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
ICT and Digital
Languages
Online College
Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
09/09/2024
to
41 weeks
to
41 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to develop their use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
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Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (EQUAL)
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (EQUAL)
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02/09/2024
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£TBC
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Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (EQUAL)
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02/09/2024
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Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to learn how to improve their personal health and wellbeing. Completion of the course enables learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the positive effects of exercise on long-term health and well-being and implementing an exercise plan with the appropriate nutritional requirements.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
• Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
• Safe and appropriate exercise
• Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
The objectives of this qualification are to help learners gain an understanding of:
• Impact of diet, nutrition and exercise on their personal health
• Safe and appropriate exercise
• Importance of personal motivation and setting goals and targets.
The course is accessed online via our learning platform, EQUAL.
Online
02/09/2024
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1 Year
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1 Year
£TBC
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Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (EQUAL)
This programme is aimed to support learners who work or volunteer in an advice role, in a range of areas from careers guidance or pastoral support in schools or colleges, to supporting clients in areas such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation services; with family or confidence issues and clients who require domestic abuse support. The focus is on determining the Clients requirements and ensuring relevant signposting or referral to other agencies
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02/09/2024
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Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Advocacy (EQUAL)
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Online
02/09/2024
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1 Year
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1 Year
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
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1 Year
£TBC
This course is now full
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
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02/09/2024
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Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (EQUAL)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Online
02/09/2024
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£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control (EQUAL)
This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
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02/09/2024
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1 Year
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1 Year
£TBC
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
Flexible
02/09/2024
1 Year
02/09/2024
1 Year
£TBC
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (EQUAL)
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
02/09/2024
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1 Year
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1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for a wide range of learners with some existing knowledge of this area who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
to
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of autism.
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
By completing the online course, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
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1 Year
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1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
to
1 Year
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1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.
A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.
The qualifications could help you:
Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage
Online
02/09/2024
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£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
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PGCE/Certificate in Education
Start Date: September 2021
Duration: 1 year full-time pre-service, 2 years part-time in-service
Award in Education and Training Level 3
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Duration: 12 weeks
Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2 Certificate
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