Havant Skills Zone

Welcome to Havant Skills Zone! Our monthly newsletter will provide details of local training opportunities available to residents across the Borough. If you are interested in a particular course please contact the training provider directly using the contact details provided.

Adult Social Care (Itchen College)

Course dates: 13^th – 16^th November 2023

Interview date: Monday 20^th November 2023

Location: The Dickenson Centre, Park Community School, Middle Park Way, Havant, PO9 4BU

Training: An introduction to working in the care sector, effective communication skills, teamwork, support to apply and interview for the roles which interest you.

Want to make a difference to people’s lives? Have you thought about these roles?

Activities Coordinator

Chef

Care Worker

Housekeeper

Kitchen Assistant

It doesn't matter about your background or how old you are, if you want to help people there's a role for you. You don’t necessarily need any qualifications or previous work experience. What’s important is your values and attitude. You'll be helping people to live more independently and have a better quality of life.

To book contact Itchen College Adult Education on 02380 435636 or email courses@itchen.ac.uk

IT Digital Support – Getting to know the basics (Community First)

Course date: 9^th and 16^th November 2023 14:00-17:00

Location: Heart in the Park, Dunsbury Way, Havant, PO9 5BG

This course is suitable for any adults 19+ wanting to learn the basics on any digital advice.

Bring your own laptop, iPad or smart phone.

By the end of the course you will learn:

Basic controls / settings

Use and download apps from you relevant store

Basic internet searches and managing your history and searches

Using your camera and accessing / storing photos on your device

How to access the Cloud and use it on your device this placeholder text.

Find out more about IT Digital Support and other courses available through Community First:

GCS Virtual Workshops

All workshops will be held over Zoom and are suitable for learners 19+.

Create Your Own Confidence

5x weeks every Monday starting 06/11/23 from 18:00-20:30

Supporting you to build confidence through craft, creativity and expression, whilst developing strategies to overcome barriers.

Preparing For Work

3x weeks every Monday starting 20/11/23 from 09:30-13:30

Support with application forms, creating a CV, preparing interviews, having a professional approach and setting a personal plan to gain employment.

To book on to any course please phone 01264359223 or email rcsserviceseducation@gmail.com

Leigh Park Learning Centre (Havant and South Downs Adult Education)

Managing money:

This qualification is designed to enable the learner to gain a better understanding of personal finance and the products and services which can positively and negatively affect it.  This includes: 

Knowledge of financial products and services, such as personal pensions, insurance, and bank or building society accounts

The knowledge required to manage their personal finances, an understanding of the risks to personal finances, and be able to compare goods, products and services They will also find out about credit scores and how these can be damaged and improved.

Interpersonal skills:

This qualification is designed to introduce learners to interpersonal skills for use in work, learning or personal situations. It will give learners an understanding of a range of interpersonal skills, how they’re used and how these skills can help them to work effectively with others and build positive relationships. The qualification will also increase learners’ self-awareness to aid their personal development.

Wellbeing:

This qualification aims to develop the learner’s understanding of a variety of well-being topics and the impact they can have.  For example, an understanding of the impact lifestyle choices can have and how they can make informed, healthy choices.

27^th November to 1^st December 9.30-2.45pm.  Learners can attend just 1 or 2 days or all week.

To book in please email rachel.walker@hsdc.ac.uk

If you would like more information on local courses, or would like to advertise your local courses please email economic_development@havant.gov.uk