Learn for Free Summer 2015

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Learn for Free Summer 2015

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Tree of Life, Collaborative Arts, by WEA Students

For more information on training Please call 01752 388361 or 01752 388215

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Learn for Free

Learn for Free is a FREE training programme for all PCH tenants and leaseholders. The courses are free whether you are working or not, and a free buffet lunch is provided.

Training topics for Summer 2015 Food Hygiene Level 1

A half day certificated course, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, which covers all aspects of food hygiene

Paediatric (baby and toddler) First Aid A certificated two day course in Paediatric First Aid

Wellbeing Art Class for people experiencing or recovering from mental health illnesses A two-day WEA workshop using art and creativity to aid recovery. The workshop is delivered in a fun and informal way by an experienced and passionate tutor. Discover the artist within you!

Budgeting Skills

Learn how to make the most of your money on this one-day course – especially useful if you’ll be affected by Universal Credit.

Mystery Shopping and Resident Inspectors

Ever wanted to check how good PCH services really are? Mystery Shoppers are teams of trained residents who test services to make sure that they are working right. Resident Inspectors check services are working properly.

Skin care on a Budget

This is a one-day workshop that uses kitchen ingredients to create effective and good quality skin care products at a very low cost. Learn the basics about skin care and make your own personalised products.

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Learn for Free

Computer and IT training with PCH Make it easier to keep in touch with friends and family, do your shopping and save money on your household bills with some help from our IT training. Whatever your skill level, we can help you learn more about computers, laptops and tablets and reap the benefits of being online.

Why do you need to ‘get digital’?

There are plenty of benefits to getting online and learning more about the internet.

These can include keeping in touch with family or friends, shopping and banking online, saving money on bills or applying for jobs. You can even find out more about what we’re doing and get in touch with us online.

Many organisations, including the NHS, Plymouth City Council and the government, are offering more online services. In fact the government’s Digital by Default policy means that more people will be expected to go online to access services and benefits they may be entitled to.

To help you make the most of going online we are offering free courses for beginners and improvers.

PCH Computer Club and Drop ins Are you looking for a different way to learn about computers and tablets? Have you heard of our FREE drop-in Computer Club at our Plumer House office? The PCH Computer Club runs from 1pm until 4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You can work at your own pace in these friendly sessions, with a tutor on hand to help when you need it. We also have desktop computers, laptops and tablets for you to use at each session, or bring your own tablet or laptop and use our free Wi-Fi.We also run different ‘digital drop in’ sessions in different locations.

How to keep up to date If you are hoping to learn more about computers and tablets it can be difficult to know what’s on offer in your local area or even where to find places to use computers and learn without having to invest in a computer yourself.

You can keep up to date on different courses and opportunities across Plymouth by joining our Connect@ list.

Once we have your details we will send out regular updates and newsletters about new courses, pop up events and free or inexpensive training courses. Just call 0800 917 9457 or 01752 388215 and we will add your details.

WORKERS’ EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Community Adult Education in a fun, informal setting!

For further information contact us: plymouthoffice@wea.org.uk 01752 666265 Our courses are open to all adults aged 19+

ICT & Computing Stress Management Textiles & Dressmaking Digital Photography Cookery Botanical Illustration Sugar Craft & Cake Decorating Lip Reading & Deaf Awareness Devon Folklore Transactional Analysis Jewellery Making Watercolour Painting Green Woodwork In Reach Creative courses for people with Learning Disabilities Art | Cookery | Music Courses are free to those on qualifying means tested benefits - Course fees are available on request The Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) is a charity registered in England and Wales (number 1112775). And in Scotland (number SC039239) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (number 2806910).

Registered Office: Workers Educational Association, 4 Luke St London EC2A4XW