Learning Services

Under the banner of Learning Services we offer a wide range of non-vocational training courses ranging from short one day sessions to longer three week courses. The courses are designed to equip people with basic IT skills, help build confidence or self-esteem or support those who may have literacy and numeracy issues.

Have a look over the list of courses and contact one of the employability offices to find out if this is the right course for you.

Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Location: Govan and Pollok

Learning Outcomes

This is an ongoing program which allows individuals to build their confidence and abilities at a pace that suits them. This can be done in 1 to 1 sessions or group sessions.

Opening Doors with IT

Locations: Govan, Shawbridge, Pollok and Nitshill
Duration: 3 Weeks

Learning Outcomes

Experience of using an IT system, Word Processing Application, Spreadsheet Application, Searching Internet.  Qualification achievable at either Access 3 or Intermediate 1

Mouse & Keyboard

Locations: Govan
Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

Gives people with little or no skills to use the mouse or Keyboard preparation for the Opening doors with IT course.

Steps

Locations: Govan
Duration: 3 Weeks

Learning Outcomes

This course allows individuals to take a fresh look at their lives and the way they think about things. It allows people to look at ways of achieving their goals and a means of making it happen.

Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS)

Locations: Govan

Learning Outcomes

This is the Construction Skills Certificate Scheme; this is becoming more demanded as proof of occupational competence which you will need in order to work within a construction site.

IC3

Location: Shawbridge
Duration: 15 Weeks

Learning Outcomes

Successful completion of IC3 ensures you have the knowledge and skills required for basic use of computer hardware, software, networks and the internet.

Opening Doors to Employability

Location: Shawbridge
Duration 4 Weeks

Learning Outcomes

Clients will leave with their own personal CV. The attainment of this unit will lead to the automatic award of  SQA Core Skill Communications at Intermediate 1 (Level 4)

Life Skills

Location: Shawbridge

Learning Outcomes

This unit seeks to increase confidence and assertiveness, Develop skills in critical thinking. Learn techniques to increase self-belief and optimism.

Food Hygiene

Locations: Nitshill, Festival Business Centre
Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

In completion of the training and the end exam will enable the learner to be awarded an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate through (REHIS)

First Aid

Location: Nitshill, Festival Business Centre
Duration: 4 Days

Learning Outcomes

This course covers all first aid and is adaptable to the workplace. The attainment of this unit will lead to the award of HSE Approved First Aid Certificate.

Employment Skills

Location: Nitshill
Duration: 3 x 3hr sessions

Learning Outcomes

This unit seeks to develop the skills required for the recruitment process. It will help in developing personal attributes, Understanding employer’s requirements, Writing cover letters and Interview Skills.  Attainment of this unit will lead to the automatic award of  SQA Core Skill Communication at Access 3.