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Computer Club PCH have a FREE Computer Club for residents. There is no need to book for this friendly drop-in session. You can come along and use our desktop computers, laptops and tablets, or bring your own, and use the FREE Wifi. You can start at the beginning, learning to search the internet or create an email address. Or maybe you want to learn something new, like keeping in touch using social media, or topping up your skills in Word or Excel. A tutor is on hand to help you learn new skills at your own pace. Course dates: Every Wednesday, 1pm – 4pm
Career pathway in Cleaning and Construction
Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
PCH Craft Club Would you like to develop or try a creative hobby? Whether you want to share your skills or learn something different, come along and make new friends. All craft supplies and refreshments are included. Course dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 12 noon – 3pm Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
Work Clubs We currently support Work clubs in Devonport, North Prospect, Oasis, Stonehouse, Southway, St Budeaux and West Park. Work Clubs can help you find that job you want. If you are interested in finding out more, please call 0808 230 6500 and ask to speak to the Communities Team or visit plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk/events
Learn for Free
Training Courses Learn for Free is a training programme for Plymouth Community Homes residents
To book a place on a course, please write your details on the form provided and mark which courses you’d like to attend; then, return the form in the pre-paid envelope. We’ll be in touch with you before a course to check your attendance and about any requirements. Make sure that you book a place – do not just turn up as the course may be full. A light lunch will be provided on full day courses and we can help with travel and care costs. If you have any questions, you can phone 0808 230 6500 or 01752 237990 and ask for Ashley Knowles or Ryan Huws, Communities Team. facebook.com/PlymouthCommunityHomes twitter.com/PlymCommHomes plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk - search ‘Learn for Free’ Feb 2017
Learn for Free The Learn for Free programme is free to PCH residents. You can book on one course, or on as many as you like, or why not try this edition’s career pathways in Cleaning or Construction Career Pathway: Cleaning A series of courses to help you get a cleaning job or run your own cleaning business • Enterprise – How to start your own business* • Beginners IT course (6 weekly sessions) • NOCN Preparing to work as a Cleaning Operative • NCFE Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness • Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work • Maths Made Easy Career Pathway: Construction A series of courses to help you get a construction job or run your own construction business • Enterprise – How to start your own business* • Beginners IT course (6 weekly sessions) • CSCS Green Card Open Day. The CSCS courses will also contain optional on-site Academy Construction Work offers (Free to those on unemployment benefits) • Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work • Maths Made Easy Once you have completed the career pathways, we may be able to help you move on to work experience opportunities. *This course is open to 18-30 year olds only. All other courses are open to all ages.
Enterprise Programme – How to start your own business
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CSCS Green Card Open Day Learn more about the CSCS card and about up-coming CSCS courses. The CSCS course also contains an optional on-site 6 week Academy Construction Experience course. Open day: Wednesday 22 March, 11am – 2pm Location: The Beacon, North Prospect Road, PL2 2NE Cost: The CSCS and the Academy Construction courses are FREE to anyone on unemployment benefits.
Digital Craft Cafe Learn how to use Google, Pinterest, and Instagram to find new inspiration for art and craft projects. This friendly drop in session includes all craft supplies and refreshments. Course date: Thursday 23 March, 2 - 3pm
Location: Plumer House, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
NCFE Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness A one day certificated National College Further Education award in Health and Safety. Course dates: Tuesday 28 March or Thursday 30 March, 9.30am – 4pm Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work A one day certificated First Aid course
Are you between the age of 18-30 and working less than 16 hours a week? Learn everything you need to know about setting up your own business on this 4 day course run by the Princes Trust.
Course dates: Wednesday 5 April or Wednesday 12 April, 9.30am – 4.30pm
Information session: Tuesday 7 March, 11am – 12.30pm
Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
Location: The Foyer, 12 – 14 Octagon St, Stonehouse, PL1 1TU Cost: Free
Maths Made Easy
Digital Photo Workshop If you are having trouble finding, sending or editing digital photos then this workshop will be really useful. Find out how to store photos from family and friends. Course date: Thursday 9 March, 1 - 4pm Location: Plumer House, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
Beginners IT Course (6 weekly sessions) Starting from basic computing to being able to create your own email address and use the internet. Being online is becoming more and more important, from keeping in touch with family and friends to job-hunting online. This course runs over a 6 week period and consists of a 2hr session each Thursday. Course dates: Starting Thursday 16 March, 1pm - 3pm Location: Plumer House, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
Three short work-shops with hands-on activities based around numbers. Why not experience new ways to improve your confidence with numbers, for home or at work. Course dates: Thursday 20 April, Thursday 27 April and Thursday 4 May, 10am - 12 noon Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free
NOCN Preparing to work as a Cleaning Operative A four day certificated National Open College Network award that’s recognised by the cleaning industry. Course dates: From Tuesday 9 May to Friday 12 May, 9.30am – 3pm each day Location: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free