ESOL Classes (funded by the Big Lottery) You can call in for an assessment on: Tuesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm and Wednesday 5.00pm – 6.00pm. No need to book a place for an assessment. Just turn up. For more information call us on 0207 639 7605 or email rosa.tomkinson@nxgtrust.org.uk
Computer Skills Training – New Cross Gate Trust now offers free high-quality IT Skills Training to Lewisham borough residents. If you would like to learn any of the following, please get in touch and register your interest.
We offer: Computers for beginners; using the internet and email; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; online shopping and banking; using social media; staying safe online; and much more.
Contact Liam for more details: tel: 07458 994 705 or email: liam@nxgtrust.org.uk
Our Employment Advice, ESOL and IT classes are all funded by the Big Lottery.
Safeguarding of Children and Young People
Friday 08 June 9.30am(prompt) – 3.15pm
This course is designed and delivered at Level 2 to give everyone who works with, or has contact with children, young people and/or their families an introduction to safeguarding children and young people. Those attending will gain knowledge and awareness about: legislation and guidance; the recognition of child abuse; identifying the barriers to children and adults reporting concerns; know how to respond and report concerns; who to contact when there is a concern; fulfilling ‘duty of care’; safe practice and keeping children and young people safe. The cost is £10 unwaged or £50 waged.
Emergency First Aid
Friday 22 June 9.15am – 4.15pm
This is a one-day level 3 course. The qualification covers the roles and responsibilities of the first aider and how to assess an incident; first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED; providing first aid to a casualty who is choking; and dealing with external bleeding and hypovolaemic shock. This is a certificated course and the awarding body is TQUK. The cost is £10 unwaged or £50 waged It is essential to bring photo ID on the day – your passport, driving licence etc. There is a short multiple choice test at the end.
Food Safety –
Friday 28 June 9.15am – 4.15pm
Industry standard qualification . This is a level 2 course designed to equip anyone working or planning to work in the service industries with an industry standard qualification in food safety and handling. It is an intense one day course. Topics covered include, how individuals can take personal responsibility for food safety, the importance of keeping themselves clean and hygienic, the importance of keeping work areas clean and hygienic and the importance of keeping food safe. This qualification is necessary for anyone working with food and is useful to enhance your CV. It costs £10 unwaged or £50 waged. It is essential to bring photo ID on the day – your passport, driving licence etc. There is a short multiple choice test at the end.
Paediatric First Aid
Saturday 30 June 9.00am – 4.30pm
This is a two day course. One day in the classroom and one day online ,working from home or the library. The online element has to be successfully completed before the day in the classroom. It is designed for anyone who works with children in a paid or voluntary capacity. It is a level 3 course qualification awarded by ProTraining and meets the Ofsted requirements for Childminders and all other childcare workers.There is just one rate for this course, it costs £35. It is essential to bring photo ID on the day – your passport, driving licence etc. There is a short multiple choice test at the end.