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Blackburne House Education: Course Information
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Computer Courses
Course When Description
I.T. Level 2 Diploma for Progression 1-2-2010 This course provides an excellent insight into the uses of application of I.T. You will be provided with work experience enabling you to use your skills in a real working environment. Unlike many other educational institutions, Blackburne House will work to find you work placements. Topics covered throughout the course include Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases Graphics, Updating and Maintaining your Website, Using Computer Systems, Email and Internet.

Chartered Institute of Housing
Course When Description
CIH Certificate in Housing, Level 2 18-1-2010 This course provides a wide ranging introduction to housing and is ideal for anyone wishing to gain housing qualifications, those new to housing or those interested in moving into a career in housing, volunteers or active tenants.

Teacher Education
Course When Description
C&G 7303 Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector 5-2-2010 Providing an introduction to teaching and delivering training. As well as equipping participants with the necessary skills to support learners, it is a stepping stone award which replaces 7302, previously run at Blackburne House. There are a number of courses running simultaneously, please enquire for details.
C&G 7304 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector 1-2-2010 This is the next step from the 7303 award and is the required qualification for people wanting to teach on public funded courses and/or FE courses within an associate teacher role. It is an excellent course that covers a variety of topics including preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector, planning and enabling learning and the principles and practice of assessment.

ESOL courses
Course When Description
ESOL Skills for Life Level 1 1-9-2010 For women who are looking to improve their skills in reading, writing and speaking English. Lasts for 6 hours per week over an academic year
ESOL Entry Level 2 1-9-2010 Women only class will improve your English Language skills.
ESOL Entry Level 3 2-2-2010 This course is right for you if you have basic English at Entry Level 2. This course is ideal if you want to prepare yourself for higher level courses or for entering the job-market.

Short Computer Courses
Course When Description
ECDL 3-2-2010 This course covers the basic concepts of Information Technology, using the computer and managing files, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and information and communication. This qualification is widely recognised by employers.
Intro to ICT 3-2-2010 Scared of a computer? Never even touched one before? If so this course is ideal for you. It covers Introduction and First steps, internet & email and wordprocessing.
Introduction to Web Design 12-2-2010 The course covers how to create a web page using HTML, building a multi page site, meeting the clients’ needs, use of graphics in web pages, linking to other web sites.
Surfing the Internet 3-2-2010 Learn the basics of surfing the world wide web and sending emails. Our 5 week course is very practiccal with excellent support from tutors.

DIY courses for Women
Course When Description
Home Maintenance 1-2-2010 Introductory course designed to introduce you to a range of tools and techniques that you will find useful around the house including basic plastering and tiling techniques, fitting locks and how to achieve a quality paint finish
Plastering for Beginners 2-2-2010 Practical hands on course where you will gain an understanding of the principles of plastering. Fantastic for those wanting to use plastering for DIY purposes or looking for a beginners course.
Tiling for Beginners 3-2-2010 Introduction to tiling which will help you with all those tiling jobs around the house or give you the underpinning knowledge necessart to take this further. This is a hands on course where you learn the principles of tiling.

School for Social Entrepreneurs
Course When Description
School for Social Entrepreneurs 2010 People powered learning programme providing training and ongoing opportunities to enable individuals to use their entrepreneurial and creative skills to develop social businesses to benefit their local community. For more information contact Sylvia Pearson on 0151 709 4356 ext:2252

Fresh Focus
Course When Description
Fresh Focus - A New Look on Life 3-2-2010 This course is for women who want to boost their confidence and social skills. It is a very sociable course where you can come together with like minded women, of all abilities, to reach your full potential. During the course, activities such as gentle therapeutic yoga, creative writing, arts and crafts will be used to help you to develop your presentation skills, increase your confidence when speaking and improve your general study and group working skills to help progress in life.

Business
Course When Description
Get set for Business 11-2-2010 Get Set for Business is an all new innovative and professional development qualification to help you gain the knowledge and skills to further develop both yourself and your project, business or organisation. The world of business is constantly evolving making it hard to keep track of new developments, opportunities and ways of working. Get Set for Business, will guide you on a journey where you will: 1. Develop a deeper understanding of Marketing Environments 2. Gain an understanding of Procurement and Finance for Business 3. Benefit from advice from Business Professionals and much more

Personal Development
Course When Description
Guitar Lessons for Beginners 12/12/2009 to 9/2/2010 Learn the basics of how to play the guitar in just 5 weeks. Fantastic course for those interesting in learning how to play the guitar. Please let us know if you require access to a guitar.
Make yourself Employable 5-2-2010 Is it time to take stock and examine how to make yourself more employable in the eyes of your prospective employer. If so this is 5 week course for you.

Management
Course When Description
Chartered Management Institute Qualifications please register your interest A wide range of professional qualifications for managers. CMI courses are designed to: develop your skills and help gain the recognition you deserve, help to identify and develop the necessary management and leadership skills to drive performance and raise the performance of your business.

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