Course Brochure 2021 - 22

Course Brochure 2021 - 22

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Costs:

How do I book a place?

Since 2011, we have been helping people overcome their barriers to enable them to move forwards in life.

We offer a range of accredited courses and fun workshops which give you skills to enter employment, to progress in your current career or to feel happier and more confident in your day-to-day life.

ALL of our courses are fully funded (FREE) to anyone claiming benefits or on low income.

If you are NOT in receipt of benefits, you can still take advantage of the reduced (Co-Funded) price, IF you are a UK resident or have been a resident in an EU member state for 3 years and are actively looking for work.

Whether you’re interested in training in one of our centres or online, please call 01803 551 551 to book your place on each course or email [email protected] for more details.

Spaces for face to face training in our centres are limited and are subject to availability on a first come, first served basis!

Information in this booklet is correct at time of going to print, but we reserve the right to make changes at short notice, for example due to customer demand or tutor / centre availability or changes due to Covid-19 rules.

The Learning Curve is a registered charity - Charity Number 1090735 and is part of the Eat That Frog Group.

About Us

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Course Title Page Age Location Virtual Face to Face

SIA SWAP 5 19+ Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay & Cornwall

Care SWAP 6 19+ Torquay

Admin SWAP 7 19+ Torquay

Construction SWAP 8 19+ Torquay, Exeter & Virtual

Cleaning SWAP 9 19+ Torquay

Hospitality SWAP 10 19+ Torquay

Customer Service SWAP 11 19+ Torquay & Exeter

Get into Employment 12 19+ Torquay

Back on Track 13 19+ Plymouth & Torquay

Intro to Kickstart 14 19 - 24 Plymouth, Exeter & Torquay

Passport to Enterprise 15 19+ All centres / Virtual

Career Choice 16 19+ Plymouth, Exeter & Torquay

Springboard 17 19 - 30 Torquay & Exeter

Essential Skills - English & Maths

18 19+ Torquay & Newton Abbot

Essential Skills - Digital 19 19+ Torquay & Newton Abbot

Health & Wellbeing 20 19+ Plymouth, Torquay & Newton Abbot

Horticulture 21 19+ Paignton

Crafts 22 19+ All centres

Prince’s Trust Team Programme

24 19 - 25 Torquay

Leap 25 16 - 18 Plymouth, Torquay & Virtual

Empowering Enterprise 26 18 - 24 Torquay, Newton Abbot & Paignton

Course List

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What is a SWAP?

So what is a SWAP?

SWAP stands for Sector based Work Academy Programme and is an opportunity to learn

new skills and gain experience in a particular industry.

If you’re interested in a particular industry or you just simply want to try something new then

SWAP could be the path for you!

SWAPs we currently offer -

• SIA (Security) • Care

• Admin• Construction

• Cleaning • Hospitality

• Customer Service

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SIA SWAP

This academy will provide you with the opportunity to gain the qualification needed to apply for a SIA licence which is needed to work in

the industry.

During this 15 day programme you will -

• Explore career options and current opportunities in the security sector

• Gain three qualifications -

- Level 1 certificate in personal development employability

- Level 2 award Working as a Door Supervisor needed for SIA

licence) - Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work

• Have the opportunity to meet with local employers

• Learn how to prepare for an interview

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Care SWAP

A two week sector based work academy programme offering you the opportunity to explore the sector, skills and opportunities

available.

During this two week programme you will -

• Be introduced to the care sector and different roles available

• Explore the qualifications and skills needed to work in the sector


• Apply for current vacancies


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Admin SWAP


available.


• Be introduced to administration and business opportunities

• Explore the qualifications and skills needed to work in the sector

• Look at working practices within business and administration


You will also have the opportunity to complete Level 1 accredited qualification in Microsoft applications Excel and Word.

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Construction SWAP

One of our most popular academies, this gives you the tools to work in the construction industry, which

has been booming in the South West and beyond.


• Gain Level 1 award in Health & Safety in a construction environment

• Have the opportunity to gain your CSCS 5 years labourers card as well as access to an app to

practice for your test

• Explore career options & current opportunities in the sector



• Opportunity to develop skills in bricklaying

• All PPE will be provided

There is also the opportunity to complete this SWAP virtually

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Cleaning SWAP


available.


• Be introduced to the cleaning and industrial services industry

and different roles and vacancies available

• Look at the importance of health and safety and understand risks and

hazards

• Understand chemical labelling and personal protective equipment



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Hospitality SWAP


available.


• Be Introduced to the hospitality industry and different roles and vacancies available

• Gain customer service skills and be given examples of good and poor customer

service

• Learn how to handle customer complaints and confidentiality




NEW one day optional qualification in Developing Barista Skills

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Customer Service SWAP


available.


• Explore customer service skills and understand the importance of effective

customer service

• Develop telephone techniques by using customer service scenarios

• Learn how to handle customer complaints and confidentiality

• CV writing



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Get into Employment

This one week programme is ideal for anyone looking for work who may need a confidence

boost and a refresher on their job seeking skills.

During this programme you will be -

• Looking at local job opportunities

• Applying for jobs

• Updating your CV & Cover Letter

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Back on Track

This programme will help you set priorities and plan your life and your job searching for better

results!

You’ll work in a small group, in a non-classroom setting, improving your skills and exploring your

options for work.

Week one:

Ice breaking, assertiveness, team work. Group activity - budgeting, shopping,

planning, and upcycling!

Week two:

Work ethics, time keeping, personal presentation, self respect, resilience and the

opportunity to book in a haircut. Group activity: Treasure Trail!

Week three:

All about your personal development plan & progression. Employability skills - CVs, cover letters, interview skills and a final

celebration!

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Introduction to Kickstart

A one week programme offering you the opportunity to explore current kickstart

opportunities and to give you the confidence, motivation and skills to apply

for these opportunities.

You will also have the opportunity to meet local employers who have

kickstart opportunities available and have a mock interview with them.

During this one week programme you will -

• Build Confidence and Self-Esteem

• Create a CV tailored to a kickstart role

• Prepare for a Recruitment Interview

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Passport to Enterprise

If you’re thinking about starting your own business, or monetising a hobby, then this is

ideal for you!

The support from our experienced tutor and the opportunity to meet online with other local businesses could get you up and running in the

right direction!

PLUS - regular ‘business breakfasts’ giving you an opportunity to network with other local people

starting their own businesses and hear from helpful guest speakers.

Including -

• Making business deals

• Business planning

• Social Media

• Marketing

• Finance

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Career Choices

Lost your job or lost your way? This programme is ideal for anyone who is unemployed, has

been made redundant on furlough or impacted from Covid-19.

Start your journey to a new career with this two week programme -

Week one

• Explore your options • Discover your own unique skills and how they could be adapted to different

career choices• Get help finding local opportunities for

employment

Week two

• Revamp your CV• Work on job applications

• Brush up on your interview skills• Mock interview

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This brand new programme is designed to springboard you straight to success! A two week

programme jam packed with fun filled activities for you to enjoy and build from.

This programme is an ideal stepping stone to look at where you want to go

in life while building valuable life skills at the same time.

Activities may include -

Paddle boardingKayaking

Raft building Splashdown Quaywest

and many more!

You will also find out more about other courses to progress onto and bring you

one step closer to your future!

Springboard

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Essential Skills -Maths & English

Maths and English at Eat That Frog is not just about sitting in a classroom learning

formula - it is so much more than that!

We are now offering Entry Level - Level 2 Functional Skills for both English & Maths.

These courses are designed to work with you at the level you require, in a fun and

interesting way.

They will be over 4/5 weeks and are linked to real life examples that people use in every

day life.

You can even work your way all the way up to a full level 2 qualification that has the same

value as a Pass in GCSE!

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Essential Skills Digital Skills

You will start with a short induction day, where we get to find out all about you and

talk about the course.

Then over the next two weeks you take part in a range of fun filled lessons that ends with a brand new essential digital skills

qualification.

Qualifications you can achieve include -

• Entry Level - Level 1 Essential Digital Skills

• Entry Level - Level 2 Spreadsheets

• Entry Level - Level 2 Word

These courses are a great way to boost your confidence while gaining a qualification

which is a great addition to your CV!

Our new Essential Digital Skills is a comprehensive course designed to help you

work better in the digital age.

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Work through a gentle programme designed to support your mental and physical wellbeing.

Giving you the ideas and support to take control of aspects of your life that may be keeping you down or holding you

back.

• Self-Image & Confidence

• Developing personal confidence and self-awareness

• Stress and stress management

• Developing emotional resilience

• Developing assertive behaviour

• Awareness of health and wellbeing

• Understanding the importance of a balanced diet and regular exercise

• Understanding the effects of

sleep on health

• Social media and mental well-being

• Mindfulness

Health & Wellbeing

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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at gardening or do you simply want to get back to

nature and enjoy the outdoors?

Yes? Then this is the perfect programme for you!

This programme will be delivered in small groups so you can truly enjoy the tranquillity that comes

alongside gardening!

During this programme you will learn about:

Sowing & growing seeds

Identification and control of weeds Preparing soil to plant

How to make and use compost

identify & grow vegetables and flowers

Maintenance of planted areas

Horticulture

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Are you aged 18-24and struggling to find your direction?

How can we help?Overcome your personal barriers & challenges

We’ll work with you to find solutions& sort out the things you find difficult, enabling you to progressand move on to

a brighter future!

Guidance & Support

Help to access training

Jobsearch ideas and support

Build-up confidence & regain your motivation

Signposting & liaison with other support services

Call: 01803-551551and talk to Sue

www.eatthatfrog.ac.uk

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Get in touch to find out more!

Phone - 01803 551 551

Email - [email protected]

Website - www.eatthatfrog.ac.uk

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Eat That Frog / @eatthatfrogcic

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