Learn For Free Training Leaflet - Spring 2014

Learn for Free Spring 2014

Free training courses for PCH tenants and leaseholders See inside for details

To find out more please call 01752 388361 or email learnforfree@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk

Learn for Free is a free training programme for PCH tenants and leaseholders. The courses are free if you are working or not.

These courses include a free buffet lunch and we can also help with the cost of transport and childcare.

Training subjects for Spring 2014 CERTIFICATED FIRST AID An accredited full day First Aid course. Useful for your CV and also when organising community events LEVEL 1 FOOD HYGIENE A half day certificated course (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) which covers all aspects of food hygiene CUSTOMER SERVICE LEVEL 1 A two day (10 hours) customer service course with a 1 hour exam (City & Guilds) Will cover good customer service and effective methods of communication HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR BILLS Learn how to save money on your bills with South West Water, the Energy Co-op, the City of Plymouth Credit Union and the Citizen’s Advice Bureau. A full day course HOW TO USE YOUR COMPUTER TABLET A one day course learning how to use your tablet with Get IT Together.

Bring your tablet along or ask to borrow one from us when booking Interested? Call us on 01752 388361 or email learnforfree@plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk Scan this QR code to find more training opportunities We have more useful training information on our website and this is a simple way to share a link and give you access to these opportunities. If you would like to find out more why not visit our web page using this QR code or you can visit: http://www.plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk/our-community/community-involvement/learn-for-free/

What is a QR code?

A QR code (quick response code) is a unique bar code (or two-dimensional code), which can be read by a QR bar code reader on a smartphone. Many phone suppliers have online ‘marketplaces’ which provide free QR code reader applications. By using the application to scan the QR code in this leaflet you can access a link to our Learn for Free web page.

More free opportunities in Plymouth Careers South West Need help with jobs, education and training? Come and talk to the experts at Careers South West. Our friendly advisers can give you the help you need. We offer free support to adults through the National Careers Service.

School leavers who are not in work or not in learning can also receive free support. So what’s stopping you?

Give us a call on 01752 207700 or visit us at 10-12 Union Street, PL1 2SR (opposite Wetherspoons).

We are open Monday-Friday 10.30am – 5.00pm

Drama Workshops Our Space offer free drama workshops with Plymouth Mind to help people build their confidence whilst learning theatre skills in a fun way. No previous experience is needed; they meet weekly, and can help with the cost of transport and refreshments.

If you are interested get in touch with Sara on 01752 230378 or 0786 666 0852 or email sara.baldwin@theatreroyal.com

Free Self-Employment Training and Support Have a seed of a business idea? Enterprise Coaching can help you turn your idea and passion into a reality.

Be someone who can say ‘I’m glad I did’ rather than, ‘I wish I had’. Free self-employment training and support is available to you to help you become your own boss.

Contact Working Links now on 01752 672007

Healthy Eating The 10% Club hold free healthy eating workshops at the Cumberland Centre. They also run a free 12 week healthy life style programme.

To find out more call 01752 431636 or contact rachel.humphries@nhs.net

Get IT Together Get IT Together Plymouth is a project funded by key organisations across Plymouth to enable people to get online and use IT. They offer free basic IT training and also have opportunities for people who want to volunteer as Digital Champions.

To find out more please call 01752 398995