Now enrolling for Spetemebr 2011 new volunteering and youth work courses at level 1 and 2.
1.Introduction to Becoming a Community Volunteer Worker Course Level 1 running at:
Sure Start Charlestown 15/09/2011 to 26/=1/2012 9.30 to 12.30 Tele: 0161- 234-5629
Longsight Library 12/-9/2011 to 23/01/2012 9.30 to 3.00 Tele: 0161-227-3706
The Grange 13/09/2011 to 24/01/2012 9.30 to 3.00 Tele: 0161-230-1423
Abraham Moss Centre 14/09/2011 to 25/01 2012 9.30 to 3.00 Tele: 0161-908-2200
Communication Academy 15/09/2011 to 26/01/2012 10.00 to 3.00 Tele: 0161 234-5640
2. Community Studies Citizen Course running at:
Sure Start St Clement Openshaw 15/09/2011 to 26/01/2012 Tele: 0161-234-5629
3.Introduction to becoming a Youth and Community Worker Level 1 running at:
Withington Adult Learning Centre 12/09/2011 to 23/01/2012 9.30 to 3.00 Tel: 0161-234-5687
4. Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice running at:
Withington Centre 13/09/2011 to 10/07/2012 Tel: 0161-234-5687
If interested please contact the relevant centre to arrange an appointment.
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Personal Best North West is a FREE, ESF funded, pre-employment programme for people who are unemployed (including those on JSA) and not on any other programme of training. Joining Personal Best is a chance to learn new skills, increase confidence, gain a level 1 Award in Preparation for Event Volunteering and get support looking for jobs. The course also includes volunteering at local sporting, cultural and community events.
All Personal Best participants are fully supported throughout the course by a Personal Best Advisor and will have any travel, lunch and support costs provided
During the course students will cover:
CV Building & Letter writing
Fire safety
Customer Care
Public Safety Awareness
Interview Practise
20hrs of Event volunteering
Current Courses:
Chorley: Starts 19th July 2011, 10am - 4pm, Tues & Fri, 8wks - at Clayton Green Sports Centre, Clayton Green Road, Clayton Green, Chorley, PR6 7TL,
Manchester City Centre: Starts 7th September 2011, 10am - 4pm, Wed & Thur, 8wks - at Methodist Church, Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ
Hulme: Starts 12th September 2011, 10am - 4pm, Mon & Tues, 8wks - The Somali Golden Centre of Opportunities, 7 Greenheys Lane, Manchester, M15 6NQ
To sign up or for further details contact us today: Danielle 07790227370 (dnicholson@mysport4life.co.uk) or Sarah 07904836766 / 0161 7070782 (sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk). Or visit our website: www.personalbest2012nw.co.uk
An introduction to mental health in Manchester and also a basis for further training, for staff working with people who are vulnerable to poor mental health (for example, because of poverty, unemployment, poor physical health, insecure housing, discrimination).
11 July 2011, 1.00-5.00pm, Therapy Centre, Park House, North Manchester General Hospital, Delaunays Road, M8 5RB
There are places still available on this course which is free to people working in Manchester.
For more information or application form please contact Madge Strong on 0161 8612547 or madge.strong@mschc.nhs.uk
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Working with BME Volunteers - Manchester- 24th June - £60
EHA Handball - Level 1 - Manchester - 26th June - £75
Teaching Orienteering Part 1 - Manchester - 02nd July - £70
Retention @ Streetgames - Manchester - 04th July - £60
Athletics Activator Award - Manchester - 09th July - £60
Appointed Persons 1st Aid - Manchester - 09th July - £55
Ultimate Frisbee Leaders Award - Manchester - 17th July - £75
Positive Behaviour Management - Pendle - 10th August - £60
For further details contact Gemma Dwan on 0845 1300 849 or email gdwan@mysport4life.co.uk.
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Do you want to learn new ways in living with or caring for someone who has a long term health condition(s)?
"Expert Patients Programme" could be one step forward to help you maintain your health and improve your quality of life!
Here are some of the Key Benefits:
A greater confidence in dealing with your illness and to recognise and act on symptoms
Experience less pain and fatigue - reduce and manage stress
Improvement in daily life and learn techniques like relaxation, exercise, healthy eating
Improved resourcefulness and lifestyle satisfaction
Greater self worth, independence and mobility
Get more out of health services
Communicate effectively with family, friends and health professionals
Develop an action plan to improve your well being
Meet others sharing similar experiences and improve your social activity
Ongoing support through our local Network Groups
Opportunities for volunteering to work towards an accredited qualification
The Programme is free (tea, coffee & biscuits are provided) and the course is run by trained volunteers who are living with long term conditions themselves.
For information on courses in your area or to find out more please contact the Expert Patients Programme Team on 0161 219 9424 or email man-pct.epp@nhs.net
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MAES is pleased to announce the delivery of three new accredited courses at Level 1 to be run at the Manchester Communications Academy from May to July 2011.
These 10-week courses are designed to introduce people to the role of volunteers teaching assistants and youth workers in the community. Course fees are £131 for learners required to pay fees (£253 for overseas learners) but are free to people on benefits (proof required). Please note there may also be additional charge for people who wish to undertake placement work and need to undertake a CRB clearance check.
1.An Introduction to Volunteering Work in the Community Course
Start Date: Wednesday 4th May
Times: 10am to 12.00 and 1.00pm to 3.00pm
2.An Introduction to Youth Work in the Community Course
Start Date: Thursday 5th May
Times: 4.00pm to 7.00pm
3.An Introduction to Teaching Assistant Course
Start Date: Thursday 5th May
Times 10.00am to 12.00 and 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
Enrolment and initial assessment will take place at the Manchester Communications Academy Silchester Drive, Miles Platting, M40 8NT on Thursday 7th April from 1.00pm to 6.00pm.
For further information please contact Colette Jones on 0161-234-5629.
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You may be interested to know that Singulier in partnership with Blue Orchid is currently running a range of workshops aimed at supporting individuals and organisations working in the social economy. There are funded places at those events for social enterprises that meet the required criteria *.
FUNDING Update for Social Enterprises - 3rd May - Manchester
This workshop will help you assess where to go for finance/funding opportunities in the current economic climate.
http://fundingsocialenterprises.eventbrite.com/
Bid Writing basics - 13th May - Manchester
An overview of what funders require in funding applications and basic techniques.
http://bid-writing-may.eventbrite.com/
Bid Writing Live! - 23rd June - Manchester
This is not a traditional bid writing course. The focus is on practice! Bring along a Live bid and get feedback on what you produce.
http://bid-writing-live-june.eventbrite.com/
Social Enterprise Growth Challenge 30th June - Manchester
A review of your business strategy, support to refocus, a catalyst for change and growth
http://socialenterprisechallengesession2.eventbrite.com/
For criteria * please read information on each workshop page. Thanks
For support in Starting a Social Enterprise, please contact us or view
http://thesocialenterpriselaunchpad.eventbrite.com/
We hope you will find this information of interest and look forward to welcoming you on one of our programmes.
For further information please contact Isabelle Farquhar, Social Enterprise Consultant - (Singulier Ltd working in partnership with Blue Orchid to support newly established social enterprises) Mobile: 07533 605 706 Email: i.farquhar@theblueorchid.co.uk
With the success of Music Industry learning courses ,we are starting guitar lessons in May. Places are limited so be quick!
For more details on these and our music courses visit the website musicindustrylearning.com or call 0161 408 0017
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Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring Workshop 17th February. 2 for 1 DISCOUNT.
MISPA's Leading Change training series continues with ‘Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring' on Thursday 17th February 2011.
This one-day workshop will provide participants with a sound grounding in basic coaching and mentoring techniques, and how to apply them in the workplace. It is an ideal training opportunity for those who want to learn practical communication and motivational strategies to line manage staff and volunteers. Led by Andrew Ramwell, an ILM qualified Coach and Mentor and NLP practitioner, the day will ensure participants will feel inspired to use the positive and practical techniques shared in the workshop when managing others.
Prices start from just £99pp and we have secured a subsidy to ensure that if you BOOK 2 PLACES YOU PAY FOR ONLY 1.
MISPA (part of Manchester Metropolitan University) has worked for many years in partnership with the voluntary and community sector to provide a range of services and support including training, evaluation, management consultancy and business coaching. We created the Leading Change training series in response to demand from our successful INSPIRING LEADERS programme.
The Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring workshop will be run in a Central Manchester location from 9.30am-4pm, refreshments and lunch will be provided. All participants will receive a range of handouts and tools to take away plus a certificate of recognition.
FUTURE WORKSHOPS
Don't forget we also have places still available for our next workshop- also on offer with he fantastic BOOK 2; PAY FOR ONLY 1. Introduction to Leadership - 8th March, Manchester
For more information please contact Bernard Clarke on 0161 247 6042, info@leadchange.co.uk or go to: http://tiny.cc/change2011
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Singulier Ltd invites you to BID WRITING LIVE ! (Mar 15, 2011) - Manchester - Funded places available - Early Booking discount February only!
This half day workshop might be of interest to you or other people you know in the Third Sector. We are pleased to be able to offer a limited number of Funded places at this workshop
Criteria apply: You must be a legally established social enterprise (including cooperatives or charities with a trading arm)
Established for less than 3 years
Location: Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside, Wigan, Oldham, Rochdale, Cheshire, Warrington
You will need to complete paperwork for the funders.
Alternatively, an early booking discount is available until the end of February.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@singulier.co.uk
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Volunteering Greater Manchester is pleased to be able to offer two further volunteer management training days by Rick Lynch, one of the world's leading trainers in volunteer management. Please would you circulate this information to your networks and contacts.
Designing Volunteer Roles for Results, including Involving Professionals as Volunteers - Monday 28th February 2011
Although most managers are unaware of it, many volunteer roles are designed so that they make communication and supervision difficult, obscure the quality of performance, and even lead to volunteer alienation. In this session, participants will learn how to create a job that volunteers want to do and that paid staff of the organisation will support. Participants learn four major principles to keep in mind when designing volunteer roles so that volunteers feel pride, accomplishment, and a sense of personal effectiveness. Additionally, participants will practise designing work for short-term volunteers.
The workshop will also equip volunteer managers to identify jobs for professional volunteers (e.g. graphic designers, marketing experts, web-site designers, management mentors) explore ways of recruiting them, and work with staff colleagues to overcome barriers to involvement".
Leading Volunteers: The Language of Leadership - Tuesday 1st March 2011
One of the major changes in volunteer programmes in the coming years will be a shift from managing volunteers to leading them. Leaders are people who have followings. Leadership, then, consists of a variety of skills that influence others to follow. This influence comes largely from a leader's communication. Leaders communicate in ways that less influential people do not. This workshop builds participants' abilities to lead volunteers by mastering seven communications skills that are hallmarks of effective leaders".
For further information and booking form see the following link http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/vgm-volunteer-management-training
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We have FREE Personal Best courses due to start in February / March in the following areas:
Openshaw - starts Thurs 24th February
Trafford - starts Mon 28th February
Moss Side - starts Mon 28th February
Oldham - starts Wed 2nd March
Copeland - starts Mon 7th March
Warrington - starts Wed 23rd March
Cheetham Hill - starts Tues 29th March
We are also still taking Learners on our Salford and Bacup courses - please contact the Personal Best Advisor as soon as possible if you have someone who would like to join them.
More information about the programme and a full list of courses is included below (and attached). You can also visit our website at www.personalbest2012nw.co.uk
To sign a learner up to Personal Best:
Please contact the Personal Best Advisor listed next to the course or Sarah Duff, 07904 836 766 / 0161 707 0782. Alternatively complete a copy of the sign up and relevant eligibility sheet (attached) and fax back to 0845 302 3072 FAO. Sarah Duff.
Personal best is a fantastic free opportunity for anyone who is unemployed, economically inactive or NEET and living in the North West. Please help as many people as possible to make the most of this fully funded, fully supportive pre-employment programme.
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We are aware that a number of organisations are using volunteer ESOL Tutors to cope with the growing numbers of pre-entry ESOL students for which there is no funding
This course, which has been developed by the WEA, is aimed specifically at Volunteer ESOL Tutors and will give you the support and resources you need to ensure you deliver an effective course to your students
The course will begin on Tuesday 1st March, 12.00pm to 3.00pm and will be held at the WEA NW Offices, 4th Floor, Crawford House, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GH and includes 15 hours of class contact time with your existing students, will run for 5 weeks from Tuesday 1st March
To find out more and to book your place please visit http://www.lsen.org.uk/calendar/110/245-ESOL-Course-for-Volunteer-ESOL-Tutors/
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Could you become a Cancer Champion?
The Don't be a Cancer Chancer campaign will run in Manchester from May to July 2011. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast, bowel and lung cancer and to encourage people who have symptoms to go to their GP.
This will be achieved using social marketing, advertising, working with GP practices in some of the most deprived areas and by recruiting "Cancer Champions" to help deliver these messages within communities.
What do we need?
You may be working in front line health, Local Authority environmental health/housing/leisure/social care, as a Health Trainer, in community development, or in a voluntary organisation.
We need people to act as Cancer Champions - ordinary people who may not have had cancer themselves but will deliver messages on cancer awareness and early diagnosis to people in their communities at awareness raising sessions and by giving 1-2-1 brief advice. We are looking to recruit paid staff and people with no specific knowledge about cancer or promoting awareness and early diagnosis of cancer.
What will we provide?
You will receive free, Macmillan-approved training - a full day's training prior to the start of the marketing campaign and a further half day training a month later with a training pack to take away.
Full day's training are 23rd March or 24th March, with follow ups on 13th April and 14th April 2011, respectively. (Final times/venues to be confirmed). Lunch will not be provided and trainees will need to bring there own to the full day session. The training will cover knowledge of cancer signs and symptoms, importance of early diagnosis and pathways, motivational behaviour and presentation skills.
We will give you ongoing support during the 3 month campaign to help you deliver your community sessions and brief advice session to individuals. We will also give you web-based support materials. A £250 incentive will be offered to all voluntary organisations that provide at least 2 trainees on completion of the community engagement targets.
What will you need to do?
You will need to attend both the full and half day's training. During the three month campaign you will need to commit to engaging with a minimum of 100 people (target 150), either via 1-2-1 brief advice and / or community awareness sessions. Do check with your manager or host organisation before applying and make sure they are happy to release you.
If you would like to book onto this training to become a Cancer Champion or would like more information please contact Julie Jerram at Public Health Manchester on j.jerram@manchester.gov.uk.
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Take Up Champions
Do you want to know more about Welfare Benefits and services for older people and their carers? Are you living or working in East Manchester or Moston?
Then join our FREE informal course and hear from different services and organisations that can help older people. Sessions include benefits, health and carers support. It's informal and fun, lunch is provided and transport costs paid.
The next programme is for 12 Thursdays starting on 3rd March. It will run from 10.15am - 3pm, in Beswick.
For more details contact Judith at the Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY, Tel: 0161 202 2522, E-mail: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
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You can't stop someone using drugs - but you can stop them using you
This training is free. Two separate day-courses. Request a place at one or both, if you are from the City of Manchester area.
At: Manchester Carers Forum, London Scottish House, 24 Mount St., Manchester City Centre, M2 3NN. The training is easy to follow and offered in a friendly atmosphere. Free lunch.
This training is delivered by national charity Adfam and supported by Manchester Drug & Alcohol Strategy Team (Manchester City Council) and the Manchester Substance Misuse Involvement Network.
Friday 11th March, 10 am to 4.30 pm
Coping with conflict
This one-day course aims to enable families coping with drug- and alcohol-related family conflict to both understand their conflicts and have new ideas about how they can cope better.
Friday 1st April, 10 am to 4.30 pm
Setting and keeping boundaries
This one-day course enables the families of drug and alcohol users to set and then keep boundaries with the user in their life, and thereby reduce the impact of drug- and alcohol-related behaviour.
Who can come: If you are a carer or relative of someone with a drug or alcohol problem, and if you or they live in the City of Manchester, then you will be welcome to apply for the course.
How to apply: We expect a big demand, so please apply as soon as possible and no later than Friday 4th March, making clear which course/s you want to attend:
Please also let us know about any needs you may have to help you take part e.g. mobility or hearing impairments, diet etc. We will get back to you as soon as possible to confirm whether you have a place, times
For more information please contact michelle.kennedy@manchester.gov.uk or call 07507 886 618
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With the success of Music Industry learning courses ,we are not starting guitar lessons in May. Places are limited so be quick!
For more details on these and our music courses visit the website musicindustrylearning.com or call 0161 408 0017
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To reserve the remaining place please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 before 5pm today.
Emergency First Aid At Work (One Day)
Funding available for Manchester City residents only.
DATE:
TOMORROW: Wednesday 9th February 2011
9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am sharp)
LOCATION
Will be confirmed when your call to confirm your place.
DURATION
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) - You will be required to attend the centre at approximately 8.45am otherwise you will not be allowed entry to the course.
COURSE OUTLINE
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties. Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Choking. Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries.
To reserve your place, please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk ASAP.
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in MEV's Training Course?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork. Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
DATE: Monday 7th, Monday 14th and Monday 28th February
TIMES: 10.00am - 4.00pm
LOCATION: Central Manchester location. To be confirmed when you register your interest.
Please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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Due to high demand for our event Trustees: Facing the Challenge - Manchester Community Central will be running this session again on Wednesday 16th February 2011, 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE.
This free evening conference is for trustees of voluntary community organisations within the city of Manchester and will offer the opportunity to network and share knowledge of the current issues facing trustees.
With a funding crisis looming for the voluntary sector in Manchester, there will be some major decisions to be taken over the coming weeks. Although voluntary organisations are used to delegating much organisational business to their professional managers, responsibility for the major decisions remains with the trustees, both legally and to avoid practical conflicts of interest.
This evening conference is aimed exclusively at trustees, to enable you to:
share your ideas and concerns with your peers;
ensure a clear awareness of your obligations and options;
help put in place the support that you need
The event is free to attend - booking is essential.
Contact Cheryl McAlister, Training Co-ordinator 0333 321 3021 for further details or email training@mcrcommunitycentral.org
This email is to make you to make you aware of a new unique business start-up opportunity aimed at unemployed people or those facing redundancy living in Greater Manchester.
Blue Orchid is working in partnership with a project called "FranchisingWorks" to promote a new and affordable way to access franchising opportunities. For candidates with insufficient money, there is also a private fund to help meet the start-up costs of a franchise.
As you may know, franchising is where the owner of a successful business agrees to license the use of its operating systems, brand and other intellectual property, and to provide ongoing training and support to enable another (‘the franchisee') to set up and operate an identical business elsewhere. In return the franchisee pays the owner an initial fee and an ongoing management fee.
Franchising is well established in the UK: there are 842 franchises in operation including well-known high street brands such as Subway, Prontaprint, Cartridge World, Cash Converters, Domino's Pizza, Kall Kwik, Dyno Rod, Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs, Rush Hair Salons, and Thorntons.
In addition there are many more franchise businesses in everyday services such as plumbing, electrical services, car repair, IT repair, cleaning, after-school care and gardening. In short there is a franchise for just about every type of work/service you can think of, many of which require little experience and training.
With FranchisingWorks, which is a brand new publicly-funded initiative, free expert help is provided to enable you to access some of the UK's most successful franchise businesses.
Every week from 25th January we are running free ‘Finding Out About Franchising' Workshops in our Central Manchester office. The workshop, which is 3 hours in duration, will also be run in other districts of Greater Manchester during February and March.
To book a place, please email events@theblueorchid.co.uk or call 0161 341 0245.
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Thursday 10 March
9.30am - 12.30pm
Breakthrough UK Ltd, Aked Close, Ardwick, M12 4AN
FREE
Join Manchester City Council and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) for a presentation to help improve your driving skills and find out about a free refresher course to boost your confidence and safety awareness on the road.
To book your place contact call 234 4480 or email m.jacewicz@manchester.gov.uk
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Tuesday 15 February, 9.15am - 2.30pm
Harpurhey Neighbourhood Centre, Carisbrook Street, Manchester M9 5UX
The Experience Volunteering Project are offering accredited first aid courses to any North Manchester resident (with an M8, M9 or M40 postcode) free of charge. Lunch will be provided and all participants will get a certificate at the end of the course. The centre has limited parking but there is off road parking available. All places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To book a place or for more information please contact either Susan Willocks or Suzanne Roberts on 0161 230 1436.
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Funding available for Manchester City residents only. Last few places going fast!
Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in MEV's Training Course?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork. Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents (i.e you pay your council tax to Manchester City Council) not Greater Manchester residents, over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
What are the dates for the next course?
Monday 7th, 14th and 28th February - To complete the course and receive your certificate you will need to attend all 3 days.
Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Central location to be confirmed when you register your interest
To reserve your place, please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk.
For more information on our other training courses please visit http://www.mev.org.uk/news/folder/5-training.
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Thursday 10 March
9.30am - 12.30pm
Breakthrough UK Ltd, Aked Close, Ardwick, M12 4AN
FREE
Join Manchester City Council and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) for a presentation to help improve your driving skills and find out about a free refresher course to boost your confidence and safety awareness on the road.
To book your place contact call 234 4480 or email m.jacewicz@manchester.gov.uk
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Music Industry Learning delivers unique and innovative training to those who work or wish to work in the music business. Choose from hundreds of topics from song writing and composing, copyright, sound recording, remixing, how to get a record / publishing deal, management, performing, distribution, promotion, finding a job in the music industry and more.
The courses can be delivered face to face online on in book format and is free to those on benefits in Salford but anyone can apply for the course.
For more information visit musicindustrylearning.com
The LSEN has, once again, been asked by NIACE to promote and coordinate Adult Learners Week activities in Manchester which will, this year, run from Saturday 14th May 2011 to Friday 20th May 2011
This is a very special year for Adult Learners Week as it will be celebrating it 20th Anniversary so we are keen to pull out the stops and make a really big impact across the City, but we need your help!! We want to bring together a group of people who have a real passion for informal adult learning to help us plan some really exciting events and activities in the City during Adult Learners Week and as a build up to the main events during this very exciting week
We are looking for people with an interest in all sort of informal learning, from arts and crafts, to active citizenship and environmental issues - we need people who are willing to get involved, look for funding opportunities, set up innovative and exciting learning events, help us with marketing and publicity.
We are especially keen to make contact with people working in social media and social networking, who can help us use the power of the internet to bring people together, promote learning and make a real and lasting difference in their communities. We plan to form a Manchester Adult Learners Task Group where we will bring people together physically and virtually to plan a range of exciting events for this years very special Adult Learners Week.
Its not all about coming to meetings - we will be hopefully be doing a lot of the work virtually which is again where we need help from those of you already knowledgeable in these areas!!
If you would like to find out a bit more about Adult Learners Week please visit the following website http://www.alw.org.uk/
The first meeting of this Task Group will take place in the first week of February - so if you would like to join us please email Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk now!!
Funding available for Manchester City residents only.
Three places now free due to last minute cancellations. Call on or before 2.00pm Friday to reserve your place.
DATE:
THIS SATURDAY 29th January 2011
9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am sharp)
LOCATION
Will be confirmed when your call to confirm your place.
DURATION
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) - You will be required to attend the centre at approximately 8.45am otherwise you will not be allowed entry to the course.
COURSE OUTLINE
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties. Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Choking. Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries.
To reserve your place, please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk on or before 2.00pm Friday 28th January.
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The LSEN has, once again, been asked by NIACE to promote and co-ordinate Adult Learners Week activities in Manchester which will, this year, run from Saturday 14th May 2011 to Friday 20th May 2011
This is a very special year for Adult Learners Week as it will be celebrating it 20th Anniversary so we are keen to pull out the stops and make a really big impact across the City, but we need your help!! We want to bring together a group of people who have a real passion for informal adult learning to help us plan some really exciting events and activities in the City during Adult Learners Week and as a build up to the main events during this very exciting week
We are looking for people with an interest in all sort of informal learning, from arts and crafts, to active citizenship and environmental issues - we need people who are willing to get involved, look for funding opportunities, set up innovative and exciting learning events, help us with marketing and publicity.
We are especially keen to make contact with people working in social media and social networking, who can help us use the power of the internet to bring people together, promote learning and make a real and lasting difference in their communities. We plan to form a Manchester Adult Learners Task Group where we will bring people together physically and virtually to plan a range of exciting events for this years very special Adult Learners Week.
Its not all about coming to meetings - we will be hopefully be doing a lot of the work virtually which is again where we need help from those of you already knowledgeable in these areas!!
If you would like to find out a bit more about Adult Learners Week please visit the following website http://www.alw.org.uk/
The first meeting of this Task Group will take place in the first week of February - so if you would like to join us please email Walt Crowson at walt.crowson@lsen.org.uk now!!
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in MEV's Training Course?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork. Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
DATE: Monday 7th, Monday 14th and Monday 28th February
TIMES: 10.00am - 4.00pm
LOCATION: Central Manchester location. To be confirmed when you register your interest.
Please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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The three day pre-employment course looks at barriers single parents face in getting back to work, at ways of overcoming them and looks at the process of applying for jobs, including interview skills and job applications.
7th, 14th and 28th February
Charlestown Children's Centre, 21 Colmore Drive, Charlestown, M9 7GB
2 Day Your Family Your Choices (LMS ZNW/2366)
A two day confidence building course which encourages single parents to look at their goals and think about action they can take to help achieve them.
To be confirmed
Basic IT Course (ZNW/3657)
An accredited IT course over 6 two hour sessions, which starts at a very basic level and can be accredited at a higher level for people with more IT knowledge.
11th,18th, 25th January and 1st, 8th, 15th February. Places still available.
Woodhouse Park Sure Start Centre, Ringway Primary School, Cornishway, Woodhouse Park, Wytheshawe, M22 0WW
4th February
Charlestown Children's Centre, 21 Colmore Drive, Charlestown, M9 7GB
Coming Soon
Barlow Moor Community Centre, Mersey Bank Estate, Chorlton Park.
St Lukes Primary School, Ardwick
Childcare and travel expenses will be provided, also lunch is provided for all full day courses. Courses are open to single parents with children 7 years and under who live in the City of Manchester.
For further details please contact Carolyn Siddall on 0161 636 7540 / 07825 367 670 or e-mail carolyn.siddall@gingerbread.org.uk
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MEV are working with The Exchange Group to deliver ECDL IT Training from now until. This is a fantastic qualification to achieve and is recognised across the EU.
The course will teach you about IT Security, Data Protection, Using the Internet and e-mail. There is also a chance to move on to level 2 after completion which will teach you Excel spreadsheets, word, PowerPoint presentations and databases. After February we will no longer be able to offer the ECDL free of charge so get registered as quickly as possible.
DATE: Start dates tailored to suit you. These will be confirmed when you register.
LOCATION: The Exchange Group, Eccles, Salford.
For more information please call Rachel Kilcourse on 0161 789 8898 / 07827 852276 or e-mail rachel.kilcourse@exchangegroup.co.uk
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Thursday 13 January 2011, 10:00 - 12:00 at Green Fish Resource Centre
**Last few places remaining**
GrantNet is the funding search facility on Manchester Community Centrals website. This free workshop will look at how to conduct a thorough search ensuring that you submit sufficient information to run a search that returns appropriate results and will look at how to refine the search results.
To book a place contact our Training Coordinator, on 0333 321 3021 or email: training@mcrcommunitycentral.org.
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Manchester Community Central have organised an evening conference for Manchester trustees on:
Wednesday 26 January 2011, 18:15 - 20:15 at Green Fish Resource Centre
This evening conference is aimed exclusively at trustees, to enable you to:
share your ideas and concerns with your peers;
ensure a clear awareness of your obligations and options; help put in place the support that you need
For further information and to book a place contact the Training Coordinator, on 0333 321 3021 or email: training@mcrcommunitycentral.org.
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The Women's Step Up Project is a free 5 day personal development course for women.
We would particularly welcome women who are lone parents in receipt of benefits, members of BME communities and with no or low level qualifications, resident in the areas listed below:
Ancoats
Ardwick
Baguley
Bradford
Brooklands
Burnage
Charlestown
Cheetham Hill
Clayton
Fallowfield
Gorton South
Harpurhey
Hulme
Miles Platting
Moss Side
Moston
Newton Heath
Northenden
Old Moat
Sharston
Whalley Range
The training dates are: every Friday from January the 14th 21st 28th 4th and 11th of February 2011 or every Tuesday from February 8th 15th 22nd 1st and 8th of March 2011
Assisted travel & child care costs are available. The Women's Organisation ‘Women's Step Up Project' is a personal development programme. Its overall aim is to improve women's personal confidence and enhance employability skills.
Places are limited so please contact Sarah Keeler on 0161 8338800 or email sarahkeeler@thewo.org.uk to book your place as soon as possible.
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Personal Best is a fantastic opportunity, offering unemployed and economically inactive people (from the age of 16 upwards) the chance to gain a Level 1 Award in Preparation for Event volunteering. All learners on Personal Best will be fully supported throughout the programme by their Personal Best Advisor, with free lunch and travel, childcare and support costs provided.
Please see below for a list of courses taking place across the North West. For further information please visit www.personalbest2012nw.co.uk
To sign up learners to a course - simply complete the attached sign up and relevant eligibility sheet attached. This can then be faxed back to 0845 3023072 FAO. Sarah Duff. Remember to clearly indicate which course the learner is interested in.
All learners will be contacted be the Personal Best Advisor, prior to the course starting. Please note that learners may not be contacted until 5th January 2011 due to the Christmas break.
Sport 4 Life are keen to make these opportunities as widely available as possible, to all those that are eligible to benefit from Personal Best. Please can I ask you to forward this information throughout your colleagues, partnership organisations and Local Networks that may be interested in accessing Personal Best? 2011 Courses are as follows:
WARRINGTON: 26th January 2011 - 17th March 2011. 10am - 4pm
Length: 8 weeks
Venue: Warrington Wolves, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Mike Gregory Way, Warrington, WA2 7NE
Personal Best Contact: Sarah Duff: 07904 836 766 - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk
TRAFFORD: 10th January 2011 - 25th February 2011. 10am - 4pm
Length: 7 weeks
Venue: Trafford College, Talbot Road, Manchester, M32 0XH
Personal Best Advisor: Anthea Cribbin: 07795 519 895 - acribbin@mysport4life.co.uk
BOLTON: 17th January 2011 - 8th March 2011. 9.30am - 3.30pm
Length: 8 weeks
Venue: The Willows Community Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Personal Best Advisor: Russell Saunders: 07826 900 998 - Russell.saunders@bolton.gov.uk
MANCHESTER: 25th January 2011 - 16th March 2011. 10am - 4pm
Length: 8 weeks
Venue: The Grange Community Resource Centre, Pilgrim Drive, Manchester, M11 3TQ
Personal Best Contact: Sarah Duff: 07904 836 766 - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk
SALFORD: 10th February 2011 - 1st April 2011. 10am - 3pm
Length: 8 weeks
Venue: The Beacon Centre, London Street, Salford, M6 6QT
Personal Best Contact: Sarah Duff: 07904 836 766 - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk
MANCHESTER: 24th February 2011 - 15th April 2011. 10am - 4pm
Length: 8 weeks
Venue: Manchester Settlement, 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1JG
Personal Best Contact: Sarah Duff: 07904 836 766 - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk
TRAFFORD: 28th February 2011 - 15th April 2011. 10am - 4pm
Length: 7 weeks
Venue: Trafford College, Talbot Road, Manchester, M32 0XH
Personal Best Advisor: Anthea Cribbin: 07795 519 895 - acribbin@mysport4life.co.uk
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Funding available for Manchester City residents only.
British Red Cross, One Day Emergency First Aid at Work courses are due to start in January / February 2011.
The First Aid training programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations.
DATES - you are only expected to attend one of these dates
Tuesday 18th January 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
Saturday 22nd January 2011 NO SPACES LEFT
Saturday 29th January 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
Wednesday 9th February 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
When calling to reserve your place, please state which date you would like to attend. However, please bear in mind that the places will fill up quickly and we may have to offer you an alternative date.
LOCATION
To be confirmed.
DURATION
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) - You will be required to attend the centre at approximately 8.45am otherwise you will not be allowed entry to the course. A late arrival or no show will result in you being charged the full amount of the course cost.
COURSE OUTLINE
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties. Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Choking. Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
IMPORTANT NOTE
Since these courses have a high cost we are asking for a £30.00 returnable deposit.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL (NO POSTAL ORDERS).
CHEQUES WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU AFTER THE TRAINING SESSIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE CHEQUE WILL BE CASHED TO PART COVER THE COST OF YOUR PLACE AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE.
Please only show interest if you are committed to attending the full day. If you do not attend this means that other volunteers are denied a place.
To reserve your place, please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk. For more information on our other training courses please visit http://www.mev.org.uk/news/folder/5-training.
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in MEV's Training Course?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork. Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents (i.e you pay your council tax to Manchester City Council) not Greater Manchester residents, over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
What are the dates for the next course?
Monday 7th, 14th and 28th February - To complete the course and receive your certificate you will need to attend all 3 days.
Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: Central location to be confirmed when you register your interest
Please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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Supporting families through relationship breakdown
A NEW half-day training course for staff working in Children's Centres, community, voluntary and statutory organisations.
Manchester & Wigan - FREE PLACES available!
This interactive and informative awareness building workshop will show you how to support parents experiencing relationship breakdown. Minimising the emotional and financial impact on separating families is a key area of learning at this essential half-day workshop.
This highly practical workshop will help you guide single parent families to gain access to:
Emotional support for themselves and their children
Legal advice on housing and separation agreements
Care and financial arrangements relating to children
Welfare benefits and tax credits to increase household income
Apply online at www.gingerbread.org.uk/moving-on-form
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Your Last Chance to Sign Up
Dear Colleagues
The Exchange Group training team are running some final training sessions on:
Wednesday 15th December
from 10am
If you would like to attend please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 and more information regarding the location will be sent to you. Don't forget, this will be your last chance to get involved as the funding will end soon and the training will no longer be free.
Please remember, this is a great opportunity to get a free IT qualification, so don't miss out.
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Excel Group have a brand new incentive running this December from 1st until 24th. Sign up or complete your course and receive a National Lottery ticket with a chance to win £100k.
We run Maths and English courses both Government Funded earning you an equivalent to a GSCE qualification. We can offer fantastic tailor made learn direct courses for unemployed people trying to get back into work, our aim is to up skill you ready for progression into a role and work with local recruitment companies to help you achieve your goals.
To win a Scratch Card you must sign up and complete your course before 24th December, if you are already signed-up to a course you must complete by the 24th December to win.
Please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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Fitness Instructor and Sports Coach Opportunities
Do you have a passion for sport and fitness and are keen for a career in the fitness and leisure industry? Then this is your chance to undertake an apprenticeship training programme within a leisure
facility. Fitness instructor qualification, on-the-job paid training, excellent Opportunities for further training and career progression.
If you are not currently in full time education or training then contact us now! We welcome applications from people aged 16-18 but recruitment would be based on merit.
Please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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Volunteers have been integral to both Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games since they were used for the first time at London 1948. So in 2012, the volunteer programme will be coming home to the city where it all began! The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is seeking to attract, recruit, select, and train up to 70,000 ‘Games Makers' to volunteer during London 2012 - representing the largest workforce mobilisation in peace time the UK has ever seen.
The application window closed on the 27th October, and we've been delighted with the level of public response. To help us find the best and most passionate volunteers we are planning on inviting and interviewing up to 120,000 candidates on a face-2-face basis at one of our selection events. We have procured a venue in the Docklands to be our main selection event in London and taking the experience ‘on the road' across the UK including Manchester at the Lowry DMC from the 24 March-16 April 2011. To help us undertake this huge challenge we are currently recruiting approximately 2,500 Selection Event Volunteers (SEVs) from our working partners, members of the public, sponsors, and a unique tie-in with a number of universities across the UK.
Our next and immediate task is that we need to train our SEVs, as they will not just be representing LOCOG but will need to deliver a great level of service and experience to each and every Games Maker candidate that they see ensuring it is consistent and fair for all. Our Games Maker volunteers will be the face of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, hence it's really important that our SEVs are well trained to perform in their role.
We are currently seeking trainers to join us on this unique and high profile journey, to train our SEVs. The following summarises our ask of our trainers in Manchester:
What this would entail
The training has already been designed by LOCOG, and takes 6 hours to deliver to each cohort. We currently have scoped a train the trainer session for Thursday 10th February in London, to which we will invite all individuals that will conduct the training outside of London. We (LOCOG) will also ensure that that members of the team are in attendance at the training as subject matter experts about the Games and the Games Maker Programme specifically, observing the candidates as they go through the training. Our ask of potential trainers is to attend the train the trainer session (we will cover reasonable transport and accommodation costs for this day) and deliver the training on Saturday 5th March in Manchester to our recruited Selection Event Volunteers.
Skills and experience
Candidates need to have a wealth of experience as a current or former trainer with strong facilitation skills.
If this opportunity does interest you, and you would like to find out more please send your CV to janet.matthewman@gonw.gsi.gov.uk by Friday 17 December.
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Funding available for Manchester City residents only.
British Red Cross, One Day Emergency First Aid at Work courses are due to start in January / February 2011.
The First Aid training programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations.
DATES - you are only expected to attend one of these dates
Tuesday 18th January 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
Saturday 22nd January 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
Saturday 29th January 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
Wednesday 9th February 2011 9am - 5pm (you will need to be at the training centre by 8.45am)
When calling to reserve your place, please state which date you would like to attend. However, please bear in mind that the places will fill up quickly and we may have to offer you an alternative date.
LOCATION
To be confirmed.
DURATION
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm) - You will be required to attend the centre at approximately 8.45am otherwise you will not be allowed entry to the course. A late arrival or no show will result in you being charged the full amount of the course cost.
COURSE OUTLINE
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties. Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Choking. Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
IMPORTANT NOTE
Since these courses have a high cost we are asking for a £30.00 returnable deposit.
PLEASE MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL (NO POSTAL ORDERS).
CHEQUES WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU AFTER THE TRAINING SESSIONS. IF YOU DO NOT ATTEND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, THE CHEQUE WILL BE CASHED TO PART COVER THE COST OF YOUR PLACE AND YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PAY THE OUTSTANDING BALANCE.
Please only show interest if you are committed to attending the full day. If you do not attend this means that other volunteers are denied a place.
To reserve your place, please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk.
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If you're a community or voluntary group in Manchester and want to learn more about using free and low cost online services to get things done, then why not come along to one of MDDA's FREE morning web workshops, running once a month from October 2010 to March 2011. You don't need to be a technical whizz to benefit from these friendly, practical, hands-on sessions.
To find out more visit http://bit.ly/mddawebworkshops
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If you're a community or voluntary group in Manchester and want to learn more about using free and low cost online services to get things done, then why not come along to one of MDDA's FREE morning web workshops, running once a month from October 2010 to March 2011. You don't need to be a technical whizz to benefit from these friendly, practical, hands-on sessions.
To find out more visit http://bit.ly/mddawebworkshops
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Need an IT Course or GCSE in Maths or English?
We are Exchange Group, based in Eccles town centre. We are a local Training Provider working with the Government to help improve skills.
Exchange Group have been given a fantastic opportunity, the government have provided funding for IT Skills and GCSE in Maths and English level two. If you or any of your staff and interested in obtaining these qualifications please don't hesitate to get in touch, my details are below. Start a course and complete before Christmas and be put in a prize draw to win an iPod!!
For more information please contact Kristian on 0161 234 1532.
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Entry Level 1 Esol Classes at Somali Golden Centre of Opportunities, Every Wednesdays at 10.00am-12.00 noon.
Please Contact Abdi or Nasra on 0161 226 9288 for more details.
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Manchester Adult Education Service is pleased to announce the launch of their Community Learning Champion Support Programme.
Do you have a passion for learning and want to share this with others?
Could you engage and encourage neighbours, friends and colleagues to take up learning opportunities?
Are you a role model who can show it is never too late to take up new career routes or new skills?
Community Learning Champions are people who become active in their community by promoting the value of learning to others. Community Learning Champions promote learning with friends, neighbours and relatives but also with people they meet in the community at local shops, the school gates, groups or clubs. We are offering a free short course which will give you a nationally recognised qualification at Level 2.
The course covers:
The role of the Community Learning Champion and examines the practicality of the role.
The Learning Journey.
Understanding barriers to learning.
Working with Individuals.
Developing community and learner profiles.
This is an ideal introductory course if you are thinking of working in advice and guidance work, working in schools with parents or health and social care supporting adults into learning. Or if you just want to be able to support people in your own community and be part of a local community network that supports learning.
To register your interest please call Krisitan on 0161 234 1532 or register your interest online.
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Take part in our Social Academy training programme and you'll get:
A two week football coaching session with qualified football coaches
The chance to gain an FA accredited Emergency First Aid qualification
A full brand new sports kit
The opportunity to progress on to the 1st4Sport Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Football with the FA
You can access all of this for free if you are unemployed, living in the local Manchester area, and not currently taking part in any other training or education.
For further information or to fill out an application over the phone call Sam or Leo on 07971 161 670 or email sam.palmer@thebiglifecompany.com
Once you have completed the application form we will be in touch to confirm the next available start date. We plan to run a 2 week session once a month from October to March 2011.
(please be aware that places are limited so we are acting on a first come, first served basis)
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in First Aid courses?
We will be running courses in the near future and would like to find out who is interested in taking part. The First Aid training programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations, and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Duration
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm)
Course outline
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties, Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Choking, Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Dates
To be confirmed when you register your interest
Please call Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk or log in to your account at www.mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in MEVs Training Course?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork
Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents (i.e you pay your council tax to Manchester City Council) not Greater Manchester residents, over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
What are the dates for the next course?
TBC - To complete the course and receive your certificate you will need to attend all 3 days.
Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: To be confirmed when you register your interest.
Please call Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532, e-mail kd@mev.org.uk or log in to your account at www.mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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We have been given a fantastic training course completely Government Funded which enables learners to gain recognised qualifications such as ECDL Essentials and a BCS ITQ Award. This will enable you to be more productive within your role whilst learning new skills to help your personal life.
More information on the Level 1 course can be found below.
ECDL LEVEL 1
By the end of this course you should be able to:
MODULE 1 - IT Security for Users (EXAM)
Know what "spam" is
Understand how to maintain information and technological security
Know where to find relevant guidelines and procedures
Know ways to keep data secure
MODULE 2 (EXAM) - IT User Fundamentals
Use the Windows operating system
Manage and organise files and folders
Maintain systems
Manage print options
Apply good practice regarding health and safety
Understand security issues such as using passwords, backing up, virus protection
Understand the laws that surround computer use such as copyright and data protection
MODULE 7 (EXAM) - Using the Internet and Email
Use the internet
Use a web browser application
Use the web to search for information and save or print a web page
Understand electronic communication
Send and receive emails
Organise emails and add contact details to an address book
On successfully completing the required modules you will be awarded BCS Level 1 ITQ Award and ECDL Essentials Certificate.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills? You must have used a computer before and are expected to have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft applications. This is NOT an absolute beginner's course. You should be able to follow spoken and written instructions, read handouts/exercises and take part in group discussions.
How will I be able to give my views on the course? Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.
When I've finished, what course can I do next? ECDL Extra (Full Level 2 ITQ Certificate)
Can I access my course from home or in work place? Yes. But you will have to come to the centre at least once a week for an exam and review.
How long will I have to complete my learning? 4 weeks from the day you started.
Please call Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532, e-mail kd@mev.org.uk or log in to your account at www.mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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Monday 11th October - Sunday 31st October 2010
For more information please visit www.lsen.org.uk/festivaloflearning
FREE course opportunities available in the North West. Please can you forward this to any colleagues or contacts that you feel would be interested in learning about the Personal Best Programme.
There are still opportunities for learners to sign up to Personal Best Courses in:
Copeland, Ellesmere Port, Preston and Trafford
For more information contact Sarah Duff, Personal Best Project Officer on sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk, 08451 300 849
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Manchester Festival of Learning is proud to support Get Online Week, part of a drive led by UK Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox.
Almost 10 million Britons have never logged on and she aims to get them surfing the web surfers by 2012. If you were born before 1945, there is a six in 10 chance you won't have tried the web. That is also true of a third of us earning under £10,400. And close to half of us who left school without qualifications have never tried it. Does it matter? Yes, because it means you're missing out on massive savings - offline households lose out on about £560 a year, not to mention jobs, education and a world of fun. Martha says: "Whether it's saving money from shopping online, staying in touch with family and friends, finding a cheap holiday, getting a new job or snapping up a good deal on your power bills, the internet can help make your life easier, cheaper and more fun."
Visit www.getonlineweek.com or call free on 0800 77 1234 to find an event near you. Or spare time to help someone else get online. Just visit www.helppassiton.co.uk for more information. There are just so many reasons not to get online, aren't there?
Its not for me!
There is a website for everything under the sun, so whatever you're interested in you will find it online. You can listen to any song you can think of, find out about things happening in your community or chat with people all over the world - and most of it is absolutely free.
I don't think I can do it
Mouse, keyboard, cables - it looks complicated but there really is nothing to be frightened of. In UK Online centres and libraries nationwide you will find heaps of courses full of internet newcomers in the same boat.
Just call free on 0800 77 1234
I'm too old
Britain's oldest Twitter user, Ivy Bean, was 104, and even Sir Tim Berners Lee, the British computer scientist who invented the web, practically qualifies as a "silver surfer" - an older internet user.
I can't afford it.
Going to a local UK Online centre or library is free. If you want a home set-up, computers are getting cheaper all the time and broadband connections start from as little as £7 a month. And being online saves you money. You get discounts on shopping and holidays while firms do discounts for customers who switch to paperless bills. Try a free online budget planner at www.budgetbrain.com
Find out if you're missing out on any benefits or tax credits at www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx. Compare energy suppliers or check you are in the right council tax band at www.moneysavingexpert.com. Learn about potential bargains and money-off vouchers by visiting www.moneymagpie.com.
What if I break it?
Good news - computers don't blow up. The worst that can happen is that you can turn it off by mistake.
What about all the online crime?
There is a slight risk. But use your common sense and make sure your security software is up to date. You are likely to get unwanted messages when you get an email address, but treat them like you would unwanted post - by putting junk in the bin!
I don't understand them
There is a lot of jargon about, but you don't need to know a single word of the geek-speak to give it a go - just grab a friend or neighbour and ask for their help if you get in a muddle
I don't know where to start
Odds on your local library or UK Online centre runs beginner sessions, but if you don't have one near ask a friend or neighbour with a computer to let you have a go? They can walk you through the basics using the easy teaching website www.helppassITon.co.uk.
I didn't do well at school
Lots of us find it easier to learn on computers than we did in classrooms - you can go at your own pace and without anyone looking over your shoulder.
Why should I bother now?
A whole new world awaits on the net and you are missing out on it.
Internet myths busted...
Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson, 52, decided to learn how to surf the internet after a friend told her that even her grandfather could do it. The mum of three said: "They had to limit his time on the computer because he's been betting on the horses!" Linda, who took a lesson at her local library in London last week, said: "It's actually not that confusing. I've set up my own email address. It's great not to have to rely on the kids."
Call the BBC First Click Advice Line on 08000 150 950. For more information visit www.bt.com/getittogether
To find out about other learning events taking place during this years Festival of Learning visit: http://www.lsen.org.uk/events/learning/
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Manchester Festival of Learning is proud to support Get Online Week, part of a drive led by UK Digital Champion Martha Lane Fox.
Almost 10 million Britons have never logged on and she aims to get them surfing the web surfers by 2012. If you were born before 1945, there is a six in 10 chance you won't have tried the web.
That is also true of a third of us earning under £10,400. And close to half of us who left school without qualifications have never tried it.
Does it matter? Yes, because it means you're missing out on massive savings - offline households lose out on about £560 a year, not to mention jobs, education and a world of fun.
Martha says: "Whether it's saving money from shopping online, staying in touch with family and friends, finding a cheap holiday, getting a new job or snapping up a good deal on your power bills, the internet can help make your life easier, cheaper and more fun."
Visit www.getonlineweek.com or call free on 0800 77 1234 to find an event near you.
Or spare time to help someone else get online. Just visit www.helppassiton.co.uk for more information.
There are just so many reasons not to get online, aren't there?
Its not for me!
There is a website for everything under the sun, so whatever you're interested in you will find it online. You can listen to any song you can think of, find out about things happening in your community or chat with people all over the world - and most of it is absolutely free.
I don't think I can do it
Mouse, keyboard, cables - it looks complicated but there really is nothing to be frightened of. In UK Online centres and libraries nationwide you will find heaps of courses full of internet newcomers in the same boat.
Just call free on 0800 77 1234
I'm too old
Britain's oldest Twitter user, Ivy Bean, was 104, and even Sir Tim Berners Lee, the British computer scientist who invented the web, practically qualifies as a "silver surfer" - an older internet user.
I can't afford it.
Going to a local UK Online centre or library is free. If you want a home set-up, computers are getting cheaper all the time and broadband connections start from as little as £7 a month. And being online saves you money. You get discounts on shopping and holidays while firms do discounts for customers who switch to paperless bills.
Try a free online budget planner at www.budgetbrain.com
Find out if you're missing out on any benefits or tax credits at www.turn2us.org.uk/benefits_search.aspx.
Compare energy suppliers or check you are in the right council tax band at www.moneysavingexpert.com.
Learn about potential bargains and money-off vouchers by visiting www.moneymagpie.com.
What if I break it?
Good news - computers don't blow up. The worst that can happen is that you can turn it off by mistake.
What about all the online crime?
There is a slight risk. But use your common sense and make sure your security software is up to date. You are likely to get unwanted messages when you get an email address, but treat them like you would unwanted post - by putting junk in the bin!
I don't understand them
There is a lot of jargon about, but you don't need to know a single word of the geek-speak to give it a go - just grab a friend or neighbour and ask for their help if you get in a muddle
.
I don't know where to start
Odds on your local library or UK Online centre runs beginner sessions, but if you don't have one near ask a friend or neighbour with a computer to let you have a go? They can walk you through the basics using the easy teaching website www.helppassITon.co.uk.
I didn't do well at school
Lots of us find it easier to learn on computers than we did in classrooms - you can go at your own pace and without anyone looking over your shoulder.
Why should I bother now?
A whole new world awaits on the net and you are missing out on it.
Internet myths busted...
Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson, 52, decided to learn how to surf the internet after a friend told her that even her grandfather could do it.
The mum of three said: "They had to limit his time on the computer because he's been betting on the horses!" Linda, who took a lesson at her local library in London last week, said: "It's actually not that confusing. I've set up my own email address. It's great not to have to rely on the kids."
Call the BBC First Click Advice Line on 08000 150 950
Tv presenter Gabby Logan is urging people not to get sucked into becoming a "surrogate surfer" - like she was for ex-rugby star husband Kenny.
The Inside Sport presenter, 37, said: "At first, I was the one who did everything online. He'd say, 'please book me a ticket or buy this for me'.
"But if someone in your family is not sure about the internet, the best thing is to help them get online themselves.
"The other day a box of Nike trainers arrived and Kenny said, 'Oh, I bought that'.
"I was proud of him because it showed he had come so far and now he is as keen to go on websites and send email as me."
Gabby, whose father Terry, 60, is an ex-footballer and former manager of Wales, is spearheading BT's Get It Together campaign.
She added: "Some people are daunted by the technology - my dad is really reluctant to use the computer - but there's nothing to fear. You won't look back once you get online."
For more information visit www.bt.com/getittogether
To find out about other learning events taking place during this years Festival of Learning visit: http://www.lsen.org.uk/events/learning/
Manchester Festival of Learning
Monday 11th October - Sunday 31st October 2010
For more information please visit www.lsen.org.uk/festivaloflearning
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Are you a Manchester resident (i.e. pay your Council Tax to Manchester City Council) and interested in taking part in First Aid courses?
We will be running courses in the near future and would like to find out who is interested in taking part. The First Aid training programme focuses on key life-saving skills, provides an opportunity to learn the first aid response to the most common accidents and situations, and is underpinned by relevant theory.
Duration
Approximately seven hours (9.00am - 5.00pm)
Course outline
Respond to the needs of unconscious casualties, Perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR),
Choking, Respond to the needs of casualties with major injuries
Dates
To be confirmed
Please call Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk or log in to your account at www.mev.org.uk to register your interest.
ARE YOU A MANCHESTER RESIDENT WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ACCESSING MEV TRAINING COURSE?
What topics does the course cover?
Health And Safety, Communication and Teamwork
Introduction to Team Work has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents (i.e you pay your council tax to Manchester City Council) not Greater Manchester residents, over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training.
What are the dates for the next course?
TBC - To complete the course and receive your certificate you will need to attend all 3 days.
Times: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location: To be confirmed when you register your interest.
Please call Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk or log in to your account at www.mev.org.uk to register your interest.
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‘Moving On' is a course to help those involved achieve an accredited literacy qualification, improve self-confidence, work in groups and experience practical volunteering at Victoria Baths.
The course lasts from now to early December, mainly consisting of two half-day sessions each week, with two full days involving Welcome Host training and a visit to another heritage site. The course will add to the transferable/ pre-employment skills of everyone involved.
The main educational elements are provided by Salford City College and the themes of the course have been developed from the highly successful ‘In Touch' programme provided by Manchester Museum, from which many volunteers have entered employment and/or continued their volunteering and learning. If the programme is completed, participants will receive a City & Guilds entry level certificate in adult literacy.
The Moving On half-day sessions are 9.30 am to 12.00 noon on Thursdays and Fridays.
Full details from Steve Helme, 0161 224 2020
steve.helme@victoriabaths.or.uk, www.victoriabaths.org.uk
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Love your running? Could you be someone to inspire new beginners? You may be just the person to lead a group! Enthusiastic, supportive of beginners, some running experience with a bit of free time and willing to attend a one day accredited course. The aim of Run in England is to get more people active and running together. Our website has more details how to get involved as a leader and as a group member: http://www.runinengland.co.uk/
Run in England is currently looking for leaders to set up and assist with groups across Greater Manchester, these can be done at anytime in numerous locations depending on the individual leaders involved e.g. groups after/during school, at lunchtime, at work, at local parks, cafes, supermarkets, leisure centres... the list goes on!
So far we have several dates for our Leadership in Running Fitness course where leaders receive training:
Dates & Venues:
03/10/2010 Sportcity - Manchester
16/10/2010 Radclyffe Athletics Centre, Oldham* (*subsides now available for people living outside of Manchester for this course only!)
27/02/2011 Sportcity - Manchester
Time: 9am till 5pm
Price: £90**
And remember "you don't need speed to lead"!
** Volunteers living or setting up/assisting with groups in the borough of Manchester will not have to pay, only people who are keen to get involved or show an interest in setting up/supporting a group will have their course paid for.
For volunteers wanting to set up groups outside Manchester and who do not live in Manchester the team are working with GreaterSport and the other local authorities to gain some funding and to set up more courses in other areas which are subsidised. So soon we hope we can reduce the price for other volunteers.
Once qualified the volunteers can apply to be leaders and they get a free membership to Run in England: (costs £25 for self employed people)
Marketing tools to assist in setting up a group and attracting new members. Help and support as needed. Membership of a national organisation with Head Office, Area and County support. Help in setting up your first group. Public Liability insurance cover for you and your group. Services for your members. Run in England Members technical t-shirt, both in men's and women's styles. Run in England Leaders Top. Run in England online shop. Water Bottle. Training Log Books for your group. Discounts negotiated on your behalf
For more information about Run in England, about how to book on the LiRF course and on becoming a leader, please contact: Tina Beresford - Greater Manchester Activator for Run in England. tberesford@runinengland.co.uk or call 07889 178 547
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Looking for a Sahara Mental Health Development Worker and Routes Family Support Worker
Mental Health Development Worker
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
NJC Scale 6 point 26 (£22,221 pro rata)
Based: Cornbrook Enterprise Centre
Fixed term contract - 3 Months
Routes Family Support Worker
Hours: 17.5 hours per week
Starting salary NJC Scale 6 point 26 (£22,221 pro rata)
Based: Cornbrook Enterprise Centre
Fixed term contract - 3 Months
Please find attached job descriptions for a short-term contract or secondment opportunity with Black Health Agency. The role consists of: Routes Family Support Worker and Sahara Mental Health Development Worker. The post will be full time for a period of 3 months. Ideally we are seeking a candidate to fill both roles however we will accept applications for either post separately.
We are looking for a candidate with the right combination of skills to
provide practical and emotional support to newly arrived families and individuals.
To make an application please send a short supporting statement (no longer than a side of A4) along with your CV to joanne@blackhealthagency.org.uk or to 464 Chester Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 9HE. If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Routes and Sahara Project Coordinator on 0161 835 3393.
The closing date for applicants is Monday 6th September 2010
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th September 2010
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London 2012 Olympic Games Time Volunteer Opportunity. September and October Courses Available Across The North West Now!
Personal Best North West is a FREE pre-employment programme for people who are economically inactive and not in education, employment or training (for further eligibility criteria visit the FAQ section of the website).
Joining the Personal Best Programme is a chance to learn new skills, increase confidence, gain a level 1 qualification (in Preparation for Event Volunteering) and get support looking for jobs (see the website for details of each unit covered). The programme also gives learners the opportunity to experience volunteering at local sporting, cultural and community events as part of the course.
All learners that have completed Personal Best, or are on course by Mid-October 2010 will have a guaranteed interview (if they wish ) to become a Games Time Volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics!
To find out more visit: www.personalbest2012nw.co.uk or contact Sarah Duff - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk - 07904836766 or 0845 130 0849
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For more on Manchester Adult Education course listings please visit www.manchester.gov.uk/adulteducation
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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER COURSES AVAILABLE NOW - ACROSS THE NORTH WEST
Personal Best North West is a FREE pre-employment programme for people who are economically inactive and not in education, employment or training (for further eligibility criteria visit the FAQ section of the website).
Joining the Personal Best Programme is a chance to learn new skills, increase confidence, gain a level 1 qualification (in Preparation for Event Volunteering) and get support looking for jobs (see the website for details of each unit covered).
The programme also gives learners the opportunity to experience volunteering at local sporting, cultural and community events as part of the course.
All learners that have completed Personal Best, or are on course by Mid-October 2010 will have a guaranteed interview (if they wish to) to become a Games Time Volunteer at the London 2012 Olympics!
To find out more visit: www.personalbest2012nw.co.uk or contact Sarah Duff - sjduff@mysport4life.co.uk - 07904 836 766 or 0845 130 0849
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Please see the "Latest Opportunites" section for more information on our training opportunities which include:
Introduction To Team Work
Skills For Work
Health and Fitness
Money Management
First Steps with Computers
Log in to your account or call 0161 234 1532 to register your interest.
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New Courses beginning September 2010
Manchester Adult Education Service offers learning that can improve people's lives in lots of ways.
We can help you improve your skills, get into work or volunteering, get a better job, support your child in school. Courses available throughout the city.
For further information call:
North and East Manchester - 0161 908 2200
Central Manchester - 0161 254 7314
South Manchester - 0161 254 7421
or visit us at: www.manchester.gov.uk/adulteducation
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Want to be more confident in working with ex-offenders? Back on Track is offering a half-day course (£25) which is aimed at workers/volunteers who are relatively new to the criminal justice system, or those who work in other sectors and would like to get a better understanding of ‘the system' and the needs of ex-offenders.
The course will run in Manchester and there are four dates to choose from (2 Sept 2010, Oct, 22 Nov, 14 Jan 2011).
Details and booking form at www.backontrackmanchester.org.uk
http://www.backontrackmanchester.org.uk/news-and-events/training/
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Love your running? Could you be someone to inspire new beginners? You may be just the person to lead a group! Enthusiastic, supportive of beginners, some running experience with a bit of free time and willing to attend a one day accredited course. The aim of Run in England is to get more people active and running together. Our website has more details how to get involved as a leader and as a group member: http://www.runinengland.co.uk/
Run in England is currently looking for leaders to set up and assist with groups across Greater Manchester, these can be done at anytime in numerous locations depending on the individual leaders involved e.g. groups after/during school, at lunchtime, at work, at local parks, cafes, supermarkets, leisure centres... the list goes on!
So far we have several dates for our Leadership in Running Fitness course where leaders receive training:
Dates & Venues:
29/08/2010 Sportcity - Manchester
03/10/2010 Sportcity - Manchester
27/02/2011 Sportcity - Manchester
Time: 9am till 5pm
Price: £90**
And remember "you don't need speed to lead"!
** Volunteers living or setting up/assisting with groups in the borough of Manchester will not have to pay, only people who are keen to get involved or show an interest in setting up/supporting a group will have their course paid for.
For volunteers wanting to set up groups outside Manchester and who do not live in Manchester the team are working with GreaterSport and the other local authorities to gain some funding and to set up more courses in other areas which are subsidised. So soon we hope we can reduce the price for other volunteers.
Once qualified the volunteers can apply to be leaders and they get a free membership to Run in England: (costs £25 for self employed people)
Marketing tools to assist in setting up a group and attracting new members. Help and support as needed. Membership of a national organisation with Head Office, Area and County support. Help in setting up your first group. Public Liability insurance cover for you and your group. Services for your members. Run in England Members technical t-shirt, both in men's and women's styles. Run in England Leaders Top. Run in England online shop. Water Bottle. Training Log Books for your group. Discounts negotiated on your behalf
For more information about Run in England, about how to book on the LiRF course and on becoming a leader, please contact: Tina Beresford - Greater Manchester Activator for Run in England.
tberesford@runinengland.co.uk or call 07889 178 547
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Do you live or work in East Manchester or Moston and have an interest in older people? Would you like to learn about Benefits and Services for older people and their carers?
Then join our FREE course and hear from different services and organisations that can help older people. Sessions include disability benefits, a variety of health services and carers support. There are also visits e.g. to the Carers Centre. We aim to make the sessions fun & friendly, lunch is provided and fare money paid
Contact Judith at the Generation Project, Phoenix Mill, Piercy Street, M4 7HY on 0161 202 2522 or e-mail: jbaron@careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
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Working Links will shortly be running a Security SIA course whereby clients on completion will receive SIA Door Supervision and SIA Site Security badge. If you have anyone who is genuinely interested in working in security and can meet the below criteria then please call our referral line on 0161 200 5310.
Criteria:
- Ideally no criminal record
- 5 year checkable history
- Able to provide sufficient ID (for example, passport, driving licence, proof of address etc)
- Unemployed
- 18 +
I will be holding a Security group induction on Wednesday 4th August at 3pm at the Working Links Office on Marble Street, Manchester city centre. This induction will take approximately 1 hour, whereby I will explain all about the SIA course and what it will involve, if customers would like to complete the course we will also do the registration paperwork.
Customers will then have to attend a mandatory 3 day Ready4Work course on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th of August. Please note this 3 day course will be a pre-screen to ensure customers are eligible and suitable for the SIA course, therefore, customers are not automatically guaranteed a place on the SIA course until after passing the 3 day Ready4Work course.
Please feel free to distribute to your colleagues and other partners. Places are limited and will be filling up fast so we are operating on a first come first served basis.
For more information sign up at www.mev.org.uk or call 0161 234 1532. You will then be contacted by Working Links.
Who is the qualification aimed at?
These courses are for anyone interested in finding out about work opportunities in the community and volunteering sector.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry qualifications required but learners need to be resident in Manchester.
What does the qualification cover?
Teamwork and communication skills. Assertiveness and confidence-building
How long does the qualification take to complete?
These courses run over a period of four to six weeks. Learners will also have to attend an information session before the course starts.
What will I achieve at the end?
An NOCN Entry 3 Progression Award: Introduction to Teamwork or an NOCN Entry 3 Progression Award: Introduction to Assertiveness and Decision-making.
Do I have to pay any fees?
This depends on personal circumstances. Learners may have to pay fees if they are an overseas learner or if they are not on benefits or on a low income.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The NCFE Award in Exploring Employability Skills course has been designed to introduce learners to the world of work and volunteering including individuals in employment looking for a career change, individuals facing redundancy and those who are long term unemployed.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will have to undergo an initial assessment and interview.
What does the qualification cover?
Volunteering and Job search skills. Preparation for volunteering or work. Effective behaviour at work. Communication and team work skills. Problem solving skills for work. Functional Skills
How is it assessed?
Assessment is ongoing through portfolio evidence. Learners must complete two mandatory units and two optional units.
Are practical placements required?
Yes, and the learner will have to undertake an enhanced CRB check.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
20 weeks - Starting September 2010
Progression:
Level 1 Award and Certificate in Exploring Employment Skills
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Working Links will shortly be running a Security SIA course whereby clients on completion will receive SIA Door Supervision and SIA Site Security badge. If you have anyone who is genuinely interested in working in security and can meet the below criteria then please call our referral line on 0161 200 5310.
Criteria:
Ideally no criminal record
5 year checkable history
Able to provide sufficient ID (for example, passport, driving licence, proof of address etc)
Unemployed
18 +
I will be holding a Security group induction on Wednesday 4th August at 3pm at the Working Links Office on Marble Street, Manchester city centre.
This induction will take approximately 1 hour, whereby I will explain all about the SIA course and what it will involve, if customers would like to complete the course we will also do the registration paperwork.
Customers will then have to attend a mandatory 3 day Ready4Work course on Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th of August. Please note this 3 day course will be a pre-screen to ensure customers are eligible and suitable for the SIA course, therefore, customers are not automatically guaranteed a place on the SIA course until after passing the 3 day Ready4Work course.
Please feel free to distribute to your colleagues and other partners. Places are limited and will be filling up fast so we are operating on a first come first served basis.
For more information contact Working Links on 0161 200 5310.
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Rebuild will be running another course beginning on the 24th August. It will be on Tuesday mornings 9:30 - 12:30 for 7 weeks (download poster).
If you have anyone that may be interested in attending, please contact Wendy or Joanna at Re>build on 0161 764 0444.
http://www.b3sda.org.uk/sites/default/files/furniture workshop.doc
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Since the iLearn project was formally launched in February, over 50 members of the voluntary and community sector across Greater Manchester have taken an interest.
Offering a range of informal learning opportunities to both volunteers and paid workers iLearn represents a great way of improving the skill base of the sector at little or no cost.
For further information about iLearn click on the link: http://www.b3sda.org.uk/sites/default/files/ilearn Project Update.doc
Anyone wishing to know more about iLearn can contact Stuart Vaughan at T3SC on 0161 339 4985, or via email at stuart.vaughan@t3sc.org.
Alternatively visit the iLearn website at www.gmvss.net/iLearn
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Enrol today for this FREE 1 day training course. Step Up training is now available for frontline workers and community reps who want to know about the housing changes taking place in Manchester. New opportunities are opening up for homeseekers and jobseekers.
Step Up training will:
Plug your service or group into the latest housing changes:
tailor-made advice on the chances of getting a home detailed waiting times, costs, availability and possible alternatives
Open homeseekers' eyes to the widest ever pool of housing options:
social and private renting, part-rent-part-buy, and owning outright
Develop and refresh networking and signposting skills:
boost your service by linking what you offer with other advice and services for residents
Link into training, employment and education opportunities
Understand and tackle the barriers that stop people moving on or finding jobs.
To find out more call Mark tTribe on 0161 227 1253 or e-mail mark.tribe@citysouthmanchester.co.uk. www.stepupinteractive.co.uk
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The pre-employment team is going to be running a Care Course which will running on a regular basis every 4-6 weeks. We would like your help in identifying unemployed clients that are interested in attending a three-week Care Course, which will be held at Vektor House, in the City Centre of Manchester.
We are looking for clients interested in working in Domiciliary Care, Care Homes, Hospitals (Healthcare Assistants) and as Support Workers (Please Note: We are seeking more interest from clients interested in Domiciliary Care & Care Homes)
The course will cover a range of topics including;
What is Care, CRB & POVA checks, Potential Certificates in (depending on employer needs);
First Aid Training, Food hygiene, Health & safety training
Administering Medication, Communication skills, Moving & Assisting
Infection prevention & control, Principles of Care, Motivation & Positivity training
Confidentiality & Data Protection, Understanding service users needs (Personalisation)
Customer service skills, CV Workshop, Job Search, Interview Techniques and Mock Interviews.
We are working with employers across Greater Manchester and have a large number of employers that are looking for staff urgently, we will be working with the clients on a one-to-one basis to secure employment once the course has finished and we will work with ALL clients to undertake an NVQ or Apprenticeship through Health & Social Care Solutions
Requirements:
All clients muse be 18+
All clients must be eligible to work in the UK and have access to public funds
Able to produce a valid Passport or FULL Birth Certificate
They must be unemployed at the time of referral, or on notice of redundancy, or have an end date of employment
All clients must live in the Greater Manchester region (including Wigan)
Please contact the Pre-Recruitment Team via email at prerecruitment@work-solutions.org.uk with your client referral details and we will book an appointment for an assessment with a view to starting the course before the end of this month.
For any future referrals, we would like you to refer clients on an individual basis if you feel they would benefit from a Pre-Employment Course, again please email these details to prerecruitment@work-solutions.org.uk and we will proactively contact the clients for assessment with a view of starting the next available course.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
These courses are for anyone interested in finding out about work opportunities in the community and volunteering sector.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal entry qualifications required but learners need to be resident in Manchester.
What does the qualification cover?
Teamwork and communication skills. Assertiveness and confidence-building
How long does the qualification take to complete?
These courses run over a period of four to six weeks. Learners will also have to attend an information session before the course starts.
What will I achieve at the end?
An NOCN Entry 3 Progression Award: Introduction to Teamwork or an NOCN Entry 3 Progression Award: Introduction to Assertiveness and Decision-making.
Do I have to pay any fees?
This depends on personal circumstances. Learners may have to pay fees if they are an overseas learner or if they are not on benefits or on a low income.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The NCFE Award in Exploring Employability Skills course has been designed to introduce learners to the world of work and volunteering including individuals in employment looking for a career change, individuals facing redundancy and those who are long term unemployed.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will have to undergo an initial assessment and interview.
What does the qualification cover?
Volunteering and Job search skills. Preparation for volunteering or work. Effective behaviour at work. Communication and team work skills. Problem solving skills for work. Functional Skills
How is it assessed?
Assessment is ongoing through portfolio evidence. Learners must complete two mandatory units and two optional units.
Are practical placements required?
Yes, and the learner will have to undertake an enhanced CRB check.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
20 weeks
Progression:
Level 1 Award and Certificate in Exploring Employment Skills
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The Getting Started in Pre-School Practice Award is for learners interested in finding out more about the opportunities for working with children.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will need reasonable English reading, writing and speaking skills.
What does the qualification cover?
The role of pre-schools as centres of learning for parents and children. The management of pre-schools. An understanding of the importance of play. What pre-schools do to provide an environment that supports children's leaning and development
How will I learn?
Through group work, worksheets, group discussion, and one-to-one tutorial support.
What qualifications will I gain?
A CACHE Level 1 Award Getting Started in a Pre-School Setting
How is it assessed?
Multiple Choice Question Paper
How long does the qualification take to complete?
30 Guided Learning Hours (10 -12 weeks)
What related qualifications can learners progress to?
CACHE Award in Childcare Learning and Development Level 2
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The First Steps in Childcare with Child Psychology Certificate is for learners interested in finding out more about the opportunities for working with children.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will need reasonable English reading, writing and speaking skills. They will also need to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau check.
What does the qualification cover?
Understanding children's social and emotional development. Developing children's language and communication skills. The physical and psychological needs of children. Experience in a childcare work placement. A chance to find out about the different opportunities for working in childcare. Functional skills for life.
How will I learn?
Through group work, worksheets, group discussion, listening to speakers, work placement and one-to-one tutorial support.
What qualifications will I gain?
An NOCN Entry 3 Award for Progression and an NOCN Level 1 Certificate for Progression.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of evidence and a work placement diary.
How long do the qualifications take to complete?
Up to one year.
What related qualifications can learners progress to?
CACHE Level 2 Award in Childcare, Learning and Development.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The First Steps for Teaching Assistants Certificate is for learners interested in finding out more about the opportunities for working in schools.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will need reasonable English reading, writing and speaking skills. They will also need to undertake a Criminal Records Bureau check.
What does the qualification cover?
Understanding diversity in a school setting and society. Working with children to develop literacy skills. Developing listening skills for working with children. Experience in a school work placement and a chance to find out about the different opportunities for working in a school. Functional skills for life.
How will I learn?
Through group work, worksheets, group discussion, listening to speakers, placement work and one-to-one tutorial support.
What qualification will I gain?
An NOCN Entry 3 Award for Progression and an NOCN Level 1 Certificate for Progression.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of evidence and a work placement diary.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
Up to one year.
What could this course lead to?
A Level 2 Teaching Assistants course, a Level 2 NOCN Diploma for Volunteers and Community Studies or other courses with us.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The First Steps for Social and Community Studies is for learners interested in finding out more about the opportunities for working in the community, youth work, social work or a voluntary setting.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will need reasonable English reading, writing and speaking skills. They will also need to undertake a Criminal Record Bureau check.
What does the qualification cover?
Working as a volunteer. Understanding prejudice and discrimination in society. Teamwork and communication skills. Experience in a voluntary work placement and a chance to find out about the different opportunities for working as a volunteer. Functional skills for life
How will I learn?
Through group work, worksheets, group discussion, listening to speakers, placement work and one-to-one tutorial support.
What qualifications will I gain?
An NOCN Entry 3 Award for Progression and an NOCN Level 1 Certificate for Progression.
How is it assessed?
By a portfolio of evidence and a work placement diary.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
Up to one year.
What could this course lead to?
A Level 2 Teaching Assistants course, a Level 2 NOCN Diploma for Volunteers and Community Studies or other courses with us.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aim1ed at?
The Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools qualifications are for learners interested in working in schools.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will have to undergo an initial assessment at Level 1 reading and writing skills.
What does the qualification cover?
It prepares learners to work in a supervised capacity with children and teachers in schools.
What age range is covered?
Foundation stage to 16 years of age
How is it assessed?
Assessment is ongoing through portfolio evidence, and a workplace diary to support professional practice and course work.
Are practical placements required?
Yes, and the learner will have to undertake an enhanced CRB check.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
Up to one year.
Certificate
The Certificate qualification consists of five units and one optional unit.
Mandatory units:
Provide support for learning activities. Support children's development. How to keep children safe. Contribute to positive relationships. Provide effective support for your colleagues.
Plus one optional unit from the following:
Support literacy and numeracy activities. Support the use of information technology for teaching and learning. Provide displays.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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If you are interested in teaching and would like to gain some valuable voluntary work experience, they why not enrol on our PTLLS course?
We can give you a voluntary classroom placement where you can help the teacher and support learner in subject areas such as Literacy, ESOL, Numeracy or Family Learning.
This course is:
An opportunity to take up a worthwhile voluntary placement with Manchester Adult Education Service. A national recognized qualification (Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach on the Lifelong Learning Sector).
This course will:
Be an excellent experience for people wishing to do some voluntary work and increase their confidence in teaching and supporting adult learners. Provide you with the skills and understanding required for teaching in this sector. Provide you with that first step in becoming a fully qualified teacher in the Adult sector.
Course content
The course covers themes of adult learning in which you will:
Understand your own role and responsibilities as a teacher. Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches in your specialist area. Demonstrate lesson planning skills. Learn how to deliver inclusive lessons which motivate learners. Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping.
Who is this course for?
This course has been designed for volunteers who are interested in teaching or would like to gain some voluntary teaching work experience.
On completion of the course, volunteers must commit to six months of ongoing tutor and leaner support in the classroom within Manchester Adult Education Service, this will provide valuable work experience and/or progression opportunities towards further teaching qualifications.
What previous experience of qualifications do I need to do this course?
No previous teaching experience needed. However, we do require you have a GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent of this. If you don't have these qualifications then you will be required to pass our English and Maths assessment tests prior to being accepted onto the course.
Will I have to take an exam?
No, you won't have to take a written exam. Assessment of this course will take place in the form of continuous assessment, observations, assignment work and micro-teaching observations. You will need to complete a portfolio of theory and practical based assignments that will be externally verified by the awarding body.
What else will this course offer me?
Support from a course tutor and a mentoring tutor from your chosen specialist area who will guide you through your programme of learning. One-to-one tutorial time will be available, and information, advice and guidance will be part of your course, providing support to your next step.
What are my progression opportunities?
You can increase your confidence in teaching even further by continuing to work with us for a six month voluntary work placement after the 10 week course and/or you can progress onto the OCR or NCFE Level 3 and Level 4 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learner Sector (CTLLS), the next steps to obtaining a full teaching qualification.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Who is the qualification aimed at?
The Award in Childcare Learning and development is for anyone interested in working in Early Years
What are the entry requirements?
Learners will have to undergo an initial assessment at Level 1 reading and writing skills.
What does the qualification cover?
It prepares learners to work in a supervised capacity with children and their families in a variety of early years settings
What age range is covered?
Birth to 16 years of age
How is it assessed?
Assessment is by written assignments
Are practical placements required?
No
How long does the qualification take to complete?
20 weeks
*The qualification on its own does not qualify learners to practise in the workplace. In order to do this, learners must complete the Diploma at Level 2.
Please sign up either via phone on 0161 234 1532 or online at www.mev.org.uk and you will be contacted by Adult Education.
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Are you part of a community group? And are interested in developing your understanding and use of media?
Are you involved in promoting your group's work and profile externally? Do you want to know more about practical tools such as press releases and risk management to your group?
Oxfam are running a training session at the Mosses centre in Bury, on how to best use the media, promote positive messages about your group and limit negative press. The course will take place on the 22nd June from 9.30am-4.30pm
Participants will gain both practical knowledge and tools to use within their groups as well as the chance to learn about what journalists consider a good story with particular reference to the "human story".
Participants will gain information about how to develop a media activity policy to protect your groups' interests.
For more information please contact Patrick Evans at for more details on 0161 234 2787 or paevans@oxfam.org.uk.
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Love your running? Could you be someone to inspire new beginners? You may be just the person to lead a group! Enthusiastic, supportive of beginners, some running experience with a bit of free time and willing to attend a one day accredited course. The aim of Run in England is to get more people active and running together. Our website has more details how to get involved as a leader and as a group member: http://www.runinengland.co.uk/
Run in England is currently looking for leaders to set up and assist with groups across Greater Manchester, these can be done at anytime in numerous locations depending on the individual leaders involved e.g. groups after/during school, at lunchtime, at work, at local parks, cafes, supermarkets, leisure centres... the list goes on!
So far we have several dates for our Leadership in Running Fitness course where leaders receive training:
Dates & Venues:
10/07/2010 Litherland Sports Park, Liverpool
29/08/2010 Sportcity - Manchester - Places still available
03/10/2010 Sportcity - Manchester
27/02/2011 Sportcity - Manchester
Time: 9am till 5pm
Price: £90**
And remember "you don't need speed to lead"!
** Volunteers living or setting up/assisting with groups in the borough of Manchester will not have to pay, only people who are keen to get involved or show an interest in setting up/supporting a group will have their course paid for. For volunteers wanting to set up groups outside Manchester and who do not live in Manchester the team are working with GreaterSport and the other local authorities to gain some funding and to set up more courses in other areas which are subsidised. So soon we hope we can reduce the price for other volunteers.
Once qualified the volunteers can apply to be leaders and they get a free membership to Run in England: (costs £25 for self employed people)
Marketing tools to assist in setting up a group and attracting new members. Help and support as needed. Membership of a national organisation with Head Office, Area and County support. Help in setting up your first group. Public Liability insurance cover for you and your group. Services for your members. Run in England Members technical t-shirt, both in men's and women's styles. Run in England Leaders Top. Run in England online shop. Water Bottle. Training Log Books for your group. Discounts negotiated on your behalf
For more information about Run in England, about how to book on the LiRF course and on becoming a leader, please contact: Tina Beresford - Greater Manchester Activator for Run in England.
tberesford@runinengland.co.uk or call 07889 178 547
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WHY NOT EXPLORE YOUNG PEOPLE'S ISSUES THROUGH COMEDY? LEARNING CAN BE FUN!
Big Comedy Shop specialise in working with young people delivering issue based learning creative workshops as well as producing fantastic filmed work with our media department!
We ask that you take a few minutes to see what we can offer your organisation.
Would your young people this summer enjoy?
Creating and starring in their own filmed comedy sketch show based on young people's issues?
Exploring their self esteem and identity through comedy?
Producing their own comedy film?
Learning how to be positive, resourceful and resilient when life goes wrong?
Big Comedy Shop offer fun, high energy and highly entertaining workshops using professional teachers, actors and comedy performers we will encourage young people to learn whilst having a right good laugh!!
For more information contact Ali Kahn and Eddie Capli on 0161 865 8622 or 077939 56228
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CALLING ALL MANCHESTER RESIDENTS! WYTHENSHAWE FM RADIO NEEDS YOU!
WFM is creating its first community radio news team.
It's an exciting project which will give you the chance to make your own radio reports covering all parts of the community. So if you've ever fancied producing and presenting your own radio pieces - then we can make it happen.
Don't worry if you haven't done anything like this before, we'll give you all the training you need and you'll be working as part of a team.
Interested? Then e-mail Nika (WFM's Journalism Coordinator) at nikawfm@hotmail.co.uk or call the office and ask for Nika on 0161 499 7982.
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What is MEV offering you and how can you work together?
If you would benefit from taking part in a Introduction To Teamwork course you can register your interest via e-mail at info@mev.org.uk or you can sign up by phone on 0161 234 1532. You are under no obligation to volunteer with MEV if you take part in this course. However, if you do decide to take part, there are some fantastic volunteering opportunities available.
What topics does the course cover?
Introduction To Teamwork has been developed by Manchester Event Volunteers and covers useful topics such as Health and Safety, Communication and Teamwork is accredited by the Open College Network (OCN). Once the course is completed, you can choose to study further courses through Manchester Adult Education Service. The course runs for a total of 3 days and, where possible, is delivered at times and in venues to suit the commitments of the group.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Manchester Event Volunteers are offering these courses to Manchester residents, over the age of 18, who would like to gain a qualification and are prepared to attend 3 days of training. Please remember that this course is for residents who live within the Manchester city boundary (i.e you pay your council tax to Manchester City Council) not Greater Manchester (Salford, Trafford, Tameside, Stockport etc). This is due to funding criteria.
What are the dates for the next course?
The next provisional course dates will be:
DATES: Friday 8th, Friday 15th and Friday 22nd January 2010 - To complete the course and receive your certificate you will need to attend ALL 3 days.
TIMES: 10.00am - 4.00pm
LOCATION: To be confirmed when you register your interest
What do I need to do next?
Please note that these courses will fill up fast, so please register your interest as soon as possible. Please call 0161 234 1532, stating your contact details and the date you would like to attend. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation letter stating times, dates and location. Only sign up if you can definitely attend. If you do not turn up, you will have denied someone else a place and there will be a cost to MEV.