Oldham Lifelong Learning Service

Directory of courses

Download Focus on Lifelong Learning (PDF)

Enrol now! Freephone 0800 525 956 or drop in to any centre.

We are sorry that our online enrolment service is currently not available.

Advice and guidance sessions

Venue: Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, Greaves Street, Oldham OL1 1AL

Call in, meet the staff to discuss your learning needs and enrol.

Wednesday 8 September 4-7pm
Saturday 11 September 10am-2pm

Moodle e-learning platform

Access Moodle to view the Service DVD and virtual courses.
Course finder

We offer courses in these areas:

Art and craft
Childcare and early years
Community sports leader awards
Community work training
Computers/Information communication technology (ICT)
Cookery, food and safety
Counselling and communication
Dance, keep fit and exercise
Education/Teaching assistants
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
English (Skills for Life)
Fashion, dressmaking and design
First Aid
Floristry and flower arranging
Health, leisure and fitness
Health and social studies
Languages
Maths (Skills for Life)
Youth and community work

Personal, community and development learning courses (PCDL)

Short, taster courses which encourage people to try out new learner experiences in small groups. We work with community and voluntary groups to find out what kind of course programme they need and can often run a course especially for a specific group. For example, we work closely with the Stroke Association to put on introductory courses for people who are recovering from a stroke and who would like to be introduced to learning and perhaps developing a new skill or interest.

How can I find out more?

Focus on Lifelong Learning lists all of our courses and centres and provides information on the extensive learner support we offer. For your free copy or to talk about your learning needs, contact us by freephone 0800 525 956, email lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk or call into any of our centres.

Widening participation strategy Fact Sheet (PDF)

Comments, compliments and complaints

We regularly ask our learners to contribute their suggestions and comments as to how we can improve the service. Throughout your time with us you may be asked to complete simple questionnaires about your learning experience.

In the Reception area of each centre, there is a Learners Comments Folder, which every learner is encouraged to use. We regularly check the folder for learner feedback. We also have an easy-to-use and friendly compliments, complaints and suggestions leaflet. Any complaints about the learner experience are treated seriously and dealt with promptly and in complete confidence.

If you are on a course please talk to your tutor or our reception staff. If you wish to make a formal compliment, complaint or suggestion, please contact Steve Titley, Inclusion and Access Co-ordinator.