Winsford Work Zone Programme

Jan - March 2017 – Term 2

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*Sector Specific courses @ Winsford Work Zone
Course / Day/Time / Start Date / End date / Duration
Level 1 Certificate in ‘the Principles of Working in Retail’ / Wk1 Mon – Fri/Wk2 Mon - Wed
9.30 – 2.30 / 23rd Jan / 1st Feb / 8 Days
The Production Line – Covering Health and Safety, Working with Colleagues, Manual Handling etc. / Tuesday - Friday
9.30 – 2.30 / 28th Feb / 3rd Mar / 4 Days
Level 1 - Certificate in ‘Customer Services’ / Hospitality’ / Wk1 Mon – Fri/Wk2 Mon - Thu
9.30 – 2.30
Inc. 1 Day Interview Techniques / 6th Mar / 16th Mar / 9 Days
Other Courses
Work Out Your Stress / Mondays 10am – 1pm / 16th Jan / 13th Feb / 5 Weeks
Love Food/Hate Waste / Friday 10am – 12.30pm / 20th Jan / 1 Week
Busting the myths around ‘Adult Social Care’ / Tuesday 10am – 12 noon / 28th Feb / 1 Session
Cancer Awareness Training (Action on Cancer) / Friday 1-3 / 27th Jan / 1 session
Confidence Courses @ Winsford Work Zone
Course / Day/Time / Start Date / End date / Duration
Work on your ‘Self Esteem’ through Art / Friday
10 – 12.00 / 20th Jan / 17th March / 8 weeks
(Not 24th Feb)
This course has been designed to help build up your self-esteem with the creation of a visual sketchbook diary as a place to reflect and inspire creativity. Each session will focus on a different art technique no previous art experience is necessary as we will focus on the relaxing process of creativity in a supportive environment
Creative Thinking / Tuesday
9.30 – 1.30 / 24th Jan / 1 Day
This course has been designed to help you consider what you want to achieve in life and how to do so. In this course you will learn how to be assertive, positive thinking, how to gain confidence, team building and set your own goals.
Life with Confidence / Tue - Thu
9.15 – 2pm / 21st Feb / 23rd Feb / 3 Days
This course has been designed to help build up your self-esteem with the creation of Crafts as a place to reflect and inspire creativity. Each session will focus on a different art technique no previous art experience is necessary as we will focus on the relaxing process of creativity in a supportive environment
Creative Thinking / Tuesday
9.30 – 1.30 / 14th March / 1 Day
This course has been designed to help you consider what you want to achieve in life and how to do so. In this course you will learn how to be assertive, positive thinking, how to gain confidence, team building and set your own goals.
The Full Works – Motivation & Confidence Course 1 @ Winsford / Tuesday - Friday
9.30 – 3pm / 28th March / 31st March / 4 Days
The Full Works – Motivation & Confidence Course 2 @ Northwich / Tuesday – Friday
9.30 – 3pm / 7th March / 10th March / 4 Days
A unique course delivered over a 4 day period with a creative and fun approach that aims to raise aspirations, tackle low self-esteem and improve motivation and employability. This course is built around a central motivation to encourage and support individuals to move their lives forward and improve their wellbeing.
* Places are limited and are free for people who are over 19, unemployed, actively seeking work and in receipt of state benefits (ESA, JSA, WRAG or Universal Credit)

Volunteer Event

Thursday 6th April 10am – 1pm

See what volunteer opportunities are in your area - Great for enhancing your CV and acquiring new skills

Have You’re Say – Event Friday 10th Feb 9.30 – 10.30

Open Day

Thursday 14th Sept 10am – 1pm

Pop along to the Winsford Work Zone and see what we are all about

Winsford Work Zone Programme

Jan - March 2017 – Term 2

Core Subjects / Day/Time / Start Date and Duration
Level 1 - Brush up your – Maths
(Winsford) / Monday – Friday
9.30am – 2.30pm / 6th,7th 8TH,9TH & 10th Feb
Intense 3 Day ‘Brush Up Your Maths’ skills, for use around Employability Skills (Prior BKSB Entry 3 to 1 - necessary)
Level 1 Award in English Communication Skills (Winsford) / Wednesday - Friday
9.30am – 2.30pm / 7th, 8th & 9th Mar
Intense 3 Day ‘Brush up your English’ Communication Skills to support you in the Workplace
Level 1 award in Maths / Fridays
9.30 - 12 / 13th Jan – 7th April
A (7 week) comprehensive award in Maths Skills to Level 1
Introduction to Digital IT for Work / Tues – Thurs 9.15 – 2pm / 17TH – 19TH Jan
To give an overview of Microsoft Office applications - Word andPowerPoint (Excel if required by the learner). Enable the creation, amendment, printing, and emailing of documents as attachments, suitable for job applications, CV creation and amendment, or as required by an office admin role
‘ECDL’ Digital Skills for Work
Inc. Level’s E3, 1 & 2 / 9.30am – 12.00
or 1pm – 3.30pm / Weekly every Monday & Thursday
Improving your computer skills can help you get on at work or help with further learning. Choose from a range of courses that can give you a certificate and qualification. There are computing courses at all levels, for beginners and beyond. Many courses are flexible, so you can learn when you want and at your own pace.
Online Basics / 10am – 12pm / Weekly every Tuesday
Online Basics is a great way for you to get started online, helping you to gain the skills and confidence you need to start using computers and the internet.
In House Support
Assess Your Skills / Wednesday all day
Individual appointments / Weekly
Assessing your employability skills will help you to understand what you are good at, what you enjoy, and identify what skills you need to develop to increase your employability.
Employment Mentoring / Monday - Friday / Call in or book for a 1:1 appointment for individual support
1 to 1 support that will help you to find the right pathway to employment. The Employment mentor can offer ongoing support and guidance and mock interviews and provide you with an opportunity to think about learning opportunities and career options and progress at a pace that suits you.
Supported Work Club / All day Monday/Thursday
9.00am – 4pm / Appointment only Mondays
& Drop in every Thursday
The Work club offers 1:1 support and aims to support people to get into and back into work. We offer help with creating and updating CVs, job searches, applications, hints and tips for interviews. We also provide computer & internet access.
Interview Preparation & One to One Digital Skills for Work / As and when needed
Just ask reception for next date
Other Providers (Selected Days)
Cancer Awareness Information / Wednesdays 1- 3pm / Alternative Wednesdays
1-1  Volunteering Advice
with EPNAVCO / Alternate Thursdays
10am – 3pm / Appointment needed
This service offers confidential and impartial advice, supported by qualified careers advisers. Whether you’ve been made redundant and are unsure of your next move, or are returning to work from time out, we can help.
Bright Life / Thursdays
10am – 3pm / Support and opportunities for over 50s to socialise with likeminded people. Join a local club or group – ask at reception for details
Gateway Team
(Mental Health Support) / Tuesday’s / Appointments

See sector specific & confidence courses on reverse side

FREE drop in for job search & 1:1 support every Friday 9 – 4pm with FREE access to PCs and Internet