Preparing for Work: Community Learning
Preparing for Work
Preparing for Work - Part 1
Duration: 6 weeks
Content: This course aims to support learners to explore different ways to find work. Learners will identify the skills and qualities; they have gained through daily life and work-related experience. Learners will learn about: Learners will find out about
- searching for job websites quickly by using key words to make their search more targeted
- the top skills employers want today and how all these skills relate to a typical job description
- highlighting their skills and achievements when creating a personal statement
- identifying key information to include on their job application
Preparing for Work - Part 2
Duration: 6 weeks.
Content: This course aims to support learners to develop practical skills required to prepare for an interview. They will also explore the correct information required to highlight their achievements and experience effectively. Learners will find out about
- enquiring for jobs
- developing a brand-new CV or to amend their existing one ensuring it is short and focussed
- exploring what information is relevant and how to express themselves using good, accurate English and in the correct style
- identify different ways of answering interview questions effectively, using professional language and showing enthusiasm for the role
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement. This course could lead to further accredited qualifications such as Essential Digital Skills, IT skills for Work or ICDL level 1 and 2.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body: Community Learning
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course Introduces learners to different types of Addiction and Substance Abuse and how to overcome them. Learners will
- explore a range of addiction types and the dangers of them
- understand the effects of substance abuse.
- explore habits that can be harming
- how to overcome specific addictions
Diabetes and Heart Diseases
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course Introduces learners explore diabetes and heart diseases. Learners will understand
- what is diabetes and heart disease
- how diabetes are linked with the heart
- how lifestyle can prevent diabetes
Vaccines and Viruses
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop
Content: This course introduces learners to vaccines and viruses. Learners will
- explore different types of vaccines and viruses
- understand how our immune system responds to vaccines and viruses
Wellbeing and Mindfulness
Duration: 6 weeks
Content: This course Introduces learners to the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘well-being’ and the different types of conditions and the support available. Learners will
- understand what is meant by the terms mental health and well-being
- understand different mental health conditions and treatment
- know how to find support for mental health conditions
- know how to look after own mental health and well-being
Healthy Relationships
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop.
Content: This course aims to explore healthy and meaningful relationships. Learners will
- explore physiological and psychological benefits of having meaningful relationships
- understand how healthy relationships can improve mental wellbeing
- explore how to form ad maintain healthy relationships
- recognise factors that can make relationships unhealthy and develop knowledge on
Active Life
Duration: 6 weeks or workshop.
Content: This course aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be able to lead an active healthy lifestyle. Learners will
- identify the importance of physical activity and healthy living
- know how to make activity and lifestyle changes
Reading for Wellbeing
Duration: 6 weeks
Content: This course aims to provide an introduction to the value of reading as a tool for improving wellbeing by exploring a variety of texts and themes. Learners will
- read a variety of texts including novels, poetry and short stories
- identify what I particularly enjoy reading and why
- express how reading can support my wellbeing
- feel part of a reading community that enjoys discussions about books and wellbeing
Healthy Mind, Healthy Body Champions
Duration: 2 hour workshop.
Content: Give learners the opportunities to use the knowledge they have acquired and apply it to their local communities. Learners will:
- advocate the importance of treating mental and physical health as one to the community
- increase community’s awareness to practice better body and mind care
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet/laptop/smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of these courses all learners will receive a certificate of achievement. At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Community Learning
At Birmingham Adult Education Service, we are passionate about improving social mobility and inclusion for the residents of Birmingham.
Our Community Learning Team works with the adults who are currently furthest from education and employment opportunities and makes a positive difference to their lives. Our courses are designed to support people who may be isolated, lack confidence, have little education and to help them to re-engage with their community, make friends, further their learning and possibly gain employment.
Our Community Learning programme inspires learners to
- explore and develop their talents
- break down social and economic barriers in their life
- become confident members of society
How does it work?
All out courses are delivered in the community in a variety of venues. We are currently working with a range of public and voluntary sector organisations and delivering customised programmes in schools, nurseries, libraries, children centres, doctors’ surgeries, church halls and shelters.
We collaborate with each venue to understand and identify the need of the service users and decide together on a course programme. We then come to the venue to run the classes.
Group size, length of courses and patterns of delivery
Group sizes can be from eight to twelve adults. All courses are six weeks long and a full six week long commitment is required from the learners.
We offer face to face and distance learning.
All learners are awarded a certificate of achievement at the end of their course.
Family Learning
Some of our courses are designed for families and provides an opportunity for parents and children to learn and work together. A shared time with no distractions; just families learning and having fun together! We provide a chance to create memories, develop skills and rekindle new interests.
For face-to-face learning, each adult can bring one child.
We also offer distance-learning courses in Family Learning whereby adults can support more than one child.
What do we need from you?
Our vibrant team work with you to identify and meet the learning needs and aspirations of your learners as well as the goals of your organisation. As all courses are FREE all we need for from you is to provide the venue, publicise our courses and recruit learners and/or families to join the programmes.
We will provide exceptional and skilled teachers, resources and targeted courses, which develop life-long skills and aim to close the achievement gap.
How to get started
If you are part of a public or voluntary sector organisation and would like to know more about how we can help make a difference to the people you engage and work with, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 0121 303 4318
Preparation for ESOL: Community Learning
Preparation for ESOL
Introduction to ESOL: Part 1 & 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: Learners will learn about
- asking for and giving relevant personal information about themself or others.
- daily life (greeting, routines)
- being out and about (transport)
- accessing local services (library, job centre, schools)
- shopping (shops, buying food, asking for items in a shop)
- healthcare (making an appointment, describing health, going to the chemist)
ESOL for Beginners: Part 1 & 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: This course aims to supports learners to build upon their confidence and their English through reading, writing, speaking and listening activities. Learners will learn how to
- listen and respond to questions
- speak about their family and people around them
- read short text using Phonics
- write simple sentences about themselves
- express personal preference and capabilities
- talk about people and jobs
- explain about their health and body
ESOL - Bridging Course
This course aims to enable learners to improve on their English skills and progress towards a Pre-Entry ESOL course. Learners will learn how to
- complete simple forms with their and other family members personal information
- use new vocabulary relating to a range of topics
- read and write the English alphabet
- spell some personal words correctly
- write simple sentences about themselves
- use basic punctuation and grammar
ESOL for... Driving / Job Seekers / Social Media / Sewing / Childcare
This course aims to supports learners to build upon their English, and supporting and teaching them vocabulary needed for driving, job seeking, using social media, sewing and working in childcare. Learners will learn about
- vocabulary related to the driving and theory test.
- vocabulary needed for job interviews and CV writing.
- vocabulary related to certain interests for example sewing, childcare and social media.
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet / laptop / smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of the course all learners will receive, a certificate of achievement and this course could lead to further accredited qualifications such as English and ESOL.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
Maths: Community Learning
Maths
Magic Maths: Part 1 & Part 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: This course/ workshop aims to develop a better understanding of mathematical concepts and skills which you can apply in your everyday life. Learners will be taught how to
- develop their skills with simple functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to improve your mental arithmetic
- work out percentages and fractions for items
- use and converting metric units when purchasing items
Fear Not Maths: Part 1 & 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: This course/ workshop aims to enable you to acquire basic mathematical knowledge and to increase your understanding, confidence and skill set in order to use mathematics in everyday situations. Learners will be taught how to
- develop their basic functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in everyday life contexts
- apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, fractions, decimals and metric units in everyday life situations
Preparation for Functional Skills Maths - Part 1 & 2
Duration: Each part is 6 weeks long
Content: This course aims to provide you with the essential Mathematical knowledge and skills you will need to progress onto an accredited course. It aims to improve your confidence and fluency required for work and day.
Learners will learn about: Numbers, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages, Measures, Shape and Space, and Handling Data.
Course requirements
Learners will need access to a tablet / laptop / smartphone or PC. They will also need an email address and access to the internet.
What could these courses lead to?
On completion of the course all learners will receive, a certificate of achievement and this course could lead to further accredited qualifications such as Maths Entry 3 to Level or Functional skills Maths Entry 2 to Level 1.
At the end of the course, we will provide information about other learning opportunities and courses for adults to join in the local area.
