Oldham Lifelong Learning Service

Focus on Lifelong Learning is our free directory.  It lists all of our courses, centres and facilities.

Freephone 0800 525 956 or email lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk for your copy.

Join us to achieve a qualification or to learn a new skill.  

New courses start throughout the year and we have lots of free introductory sessions.

NVQs begin in September and are available in:

• Childcare, Learning and Development (Level 2)

• Teaching Assistants (Level 2 & 3)

• Youth Work (Level 2 and 3)

• ITQ (Level 1 & 2).  

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Childcare and Teaching Assistant course information sessions

Telephone 0161 682 6120 ext 20 / 21 for details.

Wednesday 20 May at Turf Lane Lifelong Learning Centre

Morning 10 am    Afternoon 1 pm    Evening 6 pm

Each session lasts for an hour and a half.

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Free online maths qualification

For an information pack email susan.taylor@oldham.gov.uk or tel Joanne Stanley on 0161 770 8020.

Maths Level 2 is a vital qualification when applying for further or higher education courses and is highly regarded by employers.  Our new online Entry Level 3 course will help you to take the first steps to this qualification.   We will support you every step of the way.  You will need access to a computer and an email address to complete the course.

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Free computer try me and skills-check sessions

To book your place tel Elaine Worley or Rachel Barker 0161 688 8455.

• Try computerised accounts Werneth Park Centre  Wed 8 May 10am -12

• Try desktop publishing Failsworth Lifelong Learning Centre Thur 4 June 10am-12

• Try Photoshop  Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre Mon 6 June 1-3 pm

• Try desktop publishing  Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre Thur 11 June 10am-12

• Have your ICT skills checked free on Mondays from 4 - 6 pm.

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Saturday Workshops - learn something new and start the weekend with a smile.

Tel 0161 770 8030/8031 or 0161 652 4313 for information or call into any of our centres to book your Saturday workshop place.

Saturday workshops in May - lots more throughout the year.

• Dowsing for beginners using a pendulum Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre 16 May 10am-12noon £7/£2.25

• Word advanced   Oakbank Centre  16 May 9.30-12.30 £10.50/£2.70

• Come dancing     Oakbank Centre 16 May 10am-12noon £7/£1.80

• Italian cookery    Oakbank Centre 16 May 9.30am-12.30 £10.60/£2.70

• Life drawing workshop Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre 16 May 10am-1pm £10.50/£2.70

• Simple jewellery makes Oakbank Centre  16 May 9.30am-12.30  £10.50/£2.70

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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

• 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)

Personal, Community & Development Learning courses.

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 courses directory lists all of our courses and centres. It provides information on the extensive learner support  we offer. To obtain your free copy or to talk about your learning needs, contact us by freephone 0800 525 956 or call into any of our centres.

We have produced a series of Lifelong Learning Factsheets listing all of our centres, giving details of our crèche facilities, our learning support facilities and staff and our Widening Participation role.

Complaints/comments

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 Tel: 0161 770 4287 Fax: 770 4220 email stephen.titley@oldham.gov.uk.

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