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.

Community First 

Course: Caring for Babies and Children's Wellbeing - Paediatric First Aid

Course dates:

11th and 12th March 09:30-16:30 

Location: 

Heart of the Park (Leigh Park Community Centre)
Dunsbury Way
Havant
PO9 5BG

Training:

WHAT IS COVERED:
• Understand their role as a paediatric first-aider and how to look after their equipment
• Be able to effectively manage an emergency situation until help arrives
• Know how to look after an unconscious casualty
• Be able to perform effective CPR
• Be able to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) effectively and safely
• Keep meaningful records of workplace illness and injury under the rules of the General Data Protection Regulations

COURSE ELIGIBILITY:
This course is being offered free with the funding we receive from Hampshire Learns to adults aged 19+ whose home address is in Hampshire and who can meet one of the following criteria:

• Do not have a full Level 2 qualification
• In receipt of Income Support or Universal Credit
• Families with school age children in receipt of free school meals
• Have a learning difficulty and/or disability
• Who are at risk of/have mental health needs
• Earn less than £20,319 annual gross salary
• Have refugee status

To book contact Community First bookings@cfirst.org.uk or call 01730 777059 

Community First 

Course: Working as part of a team

Course date: 26th and 27th March 10:00-13:00 

Location:

Heart of the Park (Leigh Park Community Centre)
Dunsbury Way
Havant
PO9 5BG

Course: 

Most of us at some point need to work as part of a team whether it is a work, volunteering or in a social group/activity.

This course will help you discover and understand what skills you already have that can be enhanced so you can be a successful and valuable team member.

AIMS/OBJECTIVES
• Recognise the skills you already have
• Discover how your skills can be used within a team
• Find ways to enhance and improve teamwork
• Explore ways you can work better within a team

To book contact Community First bookings@cfirst.org.uk or call 01730 777059 

Hampshire Libraries 

Course: Employability Skills and Confidence Building 

Date: Friday 26th April, 3rd, 10th and 17th May 2024

Location: 

Havant Library 

Course: 

This course will help to support each individual with the skills and confidence they need to explore finding a range of employment opportunities, as well as exploring roles within the voluntary sector by identifying their ‘dream’ field of employment. With the guidance and support of the employment tutor, they will learn how to search and apply for jobs by direct targeting the employer, how to write a successful CV and covering letter, as well as building on their personal skills to improve their mental output and long-term thinking patterns.

• List at least 5 personal transferable skills that employers are seeking
• Practice breathing and grounding techniques, as well as mindfulness activities, to establish a calm demeanour before, during and after interview

• Identify your ‘Super Skills’ – why are they transferable!
• Identify the importance of essential and desirable skills in employment – you have more than you realise!
• Identify direct targeting of employers and how to find adverts for your dream employment opportunity
• Describe the importance of effective communication skills (verbal & non-verbal)
• Create an accessible and relevant CV and covering letter
• Demonstrate how to send business correspondence to employers
• Identify and select professional dress for employment types
• Be able to list the benefits of good personal care and presentation

Who is this course for: For anyone looking to boost their levels of confidence and gain vital skills in being able to progress into employment (part time or full time), through practical interview skills and understanding your ‘Super Skill Set’.  Everyone is welcome!

Havant Youth Hub 

Are you aged between 16-24 and looking for support with employment, education and/ or training? 

Based in Front Lawn Community Hub, Havant Youth Hub supports young people to achieve their next step towards employment through CV writing, job applications, confidence building, health and wellbeing, group sessions and training.

Hampshire County Council - Skills Bootcamps

Currently offering bootcamps in digital and green skills including data analytics, marketing, retrofit, heat pumps and electric vehicles.

If you wish to enquire please contact skills.bootcamps@hants.gov.uk

National Careers Service

The National Careers Service is a free service funded by the government for Careers Information and Guidance.

Monday + Friday - Cosham Job Centre 

Tuesday + Wednesday PM - Havant Job Centre

Wednesday AM - Hayling Job Club 

Thursday - Havant Youth Hub

To book appointments please email apodhajsky@edt.org.

SERT - Retrofit Training Course Electrical Programme: 9-10 days, Monday – Friday in our Electrical Training Centre PO15 7AL. Developing qualifications 18th Edition and Domestic Electrical Installer. A perfect course to test the waters for a career as an electrician developing both practical skills and theoretical understanding. Following completion of this course, we will be setting up interviews with local employers to explore potential next steps for successful learners. With recognised prior learning learners are attractive to employers but cannot make any employment guarantees.   Retrofit Advisor: Up to 16 weeks of online training and assessments including a live session. Developing Level 2 Award in Understanding Domestic Retrofit and Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Advice. This course is perfect for people looking to advise homeowners on energy savings or join a sales team working in the renewable sectors.

Havant and South Downs College

All courses held at Leigh Park Learning Centre

Looking at Personal Money Management -  7^th to 8^th March 9.30-2.45pm

This course is designed to help learners understand and make the most of their personal finances by gaining a better understanding of personal finance and the products and services which can positively and negatively affect it.

Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace and Life - 18^th March 9.30-2.45pm

These skills are crucial in both personal and professional settings, as they enable us to navigate social situations, enjoy being with others, and resolve conflicts in the workplace or at home.

Business Administration Skills -  19^th March to 27^th March  9.30-2.45pm

Administrators need a broad range of skills to work efficiently and to help increase business productivity.  This course aims to provide introductory knowledge and skills you will need to be a successful business administrator. 

Digital Skills & Cyber Security - 15^th April to 26^th April 9.30-2.45pm

Improve digital skills for work, life and study. Sessions include online and digital device safety, using digital devices and handling information, creating and editing, digital communication and transacting digitally.  Come and learn about cybercrime, understand routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and penetration testing and user access control.

To register your interest or for more information, speak to your Job Centre Work Coach or contact kate.dean@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