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Learn for Free Training Courses Learn for Free is a training programme for Plymouth Community Homes residents

April 2016

Learn for Free

Motivation and Confidence for people over 50 Improve your motivation and confidence; course run by military veterans with lots of fun, laughter and friendship.

Enrolment date: Tuesday 3 May, 10am – 11.30am Course dates: Mondays for 6 weeks starting on 9 May Enrolment venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Course venue: Engage Church, St Levan Road, PL2 3BG Cost: Free to all PCH residents over 50 years old

How to find healthy recipes online Learn how to search online for healthy recipes and advice on healthy living.

Date: Thursday 12 May Time: 1pm-4pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: FREE to PCH residents

CSCS Card, 2 week course The CSCS Card is a compulsory Health and Safety requirement for working in the construction industry, and now also required in other jobs such as decorating and cleaning.

Enrolment date: Tuesday 17 May, 11am – 2pm Course dates: 23 May – 27 May and 31 May - 6 June Venue: The Beacon, 163 North Prospect Road, PL2 2NE Cost: Free if on unemployment benefits

How to keep in touch online Learn more about emails and social media and how to keep in touch with family and friends.

Date: Tuesday 24 May Time: 1pm-4pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: FREE to PCH residents

Level 1 Leisure and Tourism APT ED Qualification Get prepared to work in leisure and tourism. Plymouth can offer so many opportunities in this sector.

Includes Customer Service.

Enrolment date: Tuesday 31 May, 9.30am – 11.30am Course dates: Monday 6 June - Friday 10 June, 9.30am – 4pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free if on unemployment benefits

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Emergency First Aid A certificated course with free First Aid booklet.

Date: Tuesday 14 June or Tuesday 21 June Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free to all PCH residents

Level 1 Food Hygiene A certificated Chartered Institute in Environmental Health qualification – an essential requirement for the catering industry and an overall useful life-skill.

Date: Tuesday 28 June or Thursday 30 June Time: 9.30am – 1pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free to all PCH residents

Computer and tablet support We run a drop in Computer Club at Plumer House and also work with other organisations in Plymouth to provide access to the equipment and training you need, in or near the area you live. If you have problems getting online or using a computer, tablet or smartphone then please get in touch.

Date: Computer Club every Wednesday Time: 1pm - 4pm Cost: FREE to PCH residents

PCH Craft Club A club for all residents who want to develop or try a creative hobby. Whether you want to share your skills or learn something new, come along and make new friends.

Date: Every Tuesday and Thursday Time: 12 noon - 3pm Venue: Plumer House, Tailyour Road, Crownhill, PL6 5DH Cost: Free to all PCH residents

Work Clubs We currently support Work Clubs in Devonport, North Prospect, Efford, Southway, St Budeaux and West Park. If you are interested in finding out more, please call 0808 230 6500 or 01752 237990 and ask to speak to the Communities Team or visit plymouthcommunityhomes.co.uk/events

To book your place on a course please complete the form below and return it in the pre-paid envelope. We’ll be in touch to confirm your place and discuss any requirements you may have. Our courses are popular, so please do book - if you just turn up the course may be full. We can help with the cost of transport and childcare.

If you have any questions please phone Tim Rex or Ryan Huws on 0808 230 6500 or 01752 237990

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Motivation and Confidence for people over 50 How to find healthy recipes online CSCS Card How to keep in touch online Level 1 Leisure and Tourism APT ED Qualification Emergency First Aid Level 1 Food Hygiene Computer and Tablet Support PCH Craft Club Work Clubs