ANYTHING from IT to Tai Chi. Pick up a copy of Focus on Learning to see what courses we offer from any of our centres or your local library. You can also freephone 0800 525 956 or email lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk.
Before enrolling onto some of our courses, for example Childcare, ICT, ESOL, English and Maths, you will need to talk to a tutor or undertake a skills-check. Once you have attended a pre-enrolment discussion or skills-check you will be able to enrol onto the right course for you.
We strongly recommend you discuss your needs before committing yourself to a substantial programme of learning.
choose the right course for your career
identify progression routes and suitable qualifications
put together a package of courses, with individual tutorial support,
plan a manageable workload,
consider other options for learning,
obtain course details including costs,
identify what practical and financial help is available to support your learning.
You must complete an enrolment form. These are available in all our centres. If you need help to complete the form
call in to one of our centres
visit an Advice and Guidance session
Telephone our Learner Support team on 0161 652 4313
You can enrol at any of our centres during the week. Some centres are open in the evening during the week. Please check opening hours directly with the centre if you wish to enrol outside normal office hours.
Please make sure that you bring your enrolment form and payment for the course. If you will be paying a concessionary course fee you must bring proof that you are in receipt of an income based benefit.
We accept payment via Mastercard, Visa, Delta, Maestro (Switch) and Solo, cheque and cash.
If your total fee is less than £50 you must make full payment at enrolment. Your position on the course is not secure until payment has been made.
If your total fee is £50 or more, we can accept payment in three equal instalments over three consecutive months via a debit or credit card.
If your employer is paying for your course you must provide a letter of confirmation on letter-headed paper from your employer. We will send them an invoice.
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