Externally-certified Courses and Sessions
75% of firms agreed that more graduates should seek professional qualifications alongside their academic achievements to give employers evidence of their reflective and practical skills. Indeed, employers welcome such external accreditation as this helps to demonstrate that students learn concepts and skills that are relevant to the world of work, meet professional standards and include ethical codes.
Emergency First Aid For The Appointed Person (1 session of 6 hours)
This course covers the essential basics in First Aid such as CPR, bandaging etc. Certification (valid 3 years) is awarded upon successful completion of course activities and assessment. £30 payable for tuition, resources and certification. The certificate is endorsed by The Health and Safety Executive.
Saturdays 12/10, 26/10, 2/11, 9/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 7/12 0930-1630; Wednesday 4/12 1230-1930.
How to book:
2) Look for Emergency 1st Aid and check space availability
3) Pay online by debit or credit card
Joining instructions will be sent about one week before each course.
Clubs/Societies - it is possible to block book or maximise spaces on a particular course, subject to availability - please email Steelej@cf.ac.uk
CIEH Foundation Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
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(Two sessions of around 4 hours)
Content: Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Assessments, Common Workplace Hazards & Controls, Incident Reporting & Emergency Procedures. Assessment: 20 multiple-choice questions. £10.00 fee payable for registration and certification.
Dates: Wednesday 26 June 2019, 0900-1730hrs.
By enrolling onto this course you are consenting for The Skills Development Service to share your name with The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) for assessment registration and certification purposes. https://www.cieh.org/privacy-policy/
How to book:
2) Choose your date and check space availability
3) Pay online by debit or credit card
British Sign Language Level 1
Community Learning Wales / Addysg Cymunedol Cymru
Wednesday 2 October 2019, 6-8pm, then Thursdays 3 October to 12 December inclusive 6-9pm. Recommencing Thursday 30 January until 19 March 2020 inclusive, 6-9pm.
Always a popular course providing students with the knowledge and practical skills in order to be able to communicate through the medium of British Sign, an officially recognised language. The course is delivered by an external training provider. There are three units and it is necessary to attend at least 80% of the sessions and successfully complete all three assessments for certification. Students traditionally opt to attain the full award. Courses fill up with “provisional” names in the previous academic year but spaces tend to become available closer to the start of the course.
COSTS:
Tuition and resources - Normally £350.00 if attending privately via community-based learning. Cardiff University students special reduced price £200.00.
Assessments – to be confirmed but expected to be around: 101 £30.00 +VAT, 102 £40.00 +VAT,103 £40.00+ vat. Assessments are not compulsory but recommended.
Assessment prices will be confirmed before commencement of the course. Assessment dates: Unit 101 - 11 December 2019, Unit 102 - 12 December 2019, 103 - 19 March 2020.
QUALIFICATION – Course certificated by “Signature.” View the typical course content: British Sign Language Level 1
How to book:
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Email
Steelej@cf.ac.uk to check availability and await confirmation of your place
New for 2019-20 - subject to numbers. British Sign Language Level 1 Unit 101 New for 2019-20 - subject to interest and numbers - appropriate to Healthcare Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine. Wednesdays 29 January to 1 April inclusive, 2-4pm, Heath Park Campus £75.00 for tuition and resources +£30.00 for assessment. Progression opportunity: Level 1 Units 102 and 103 for full certification by Signature, the awarding body. Interest to Steelej@cf.ac.uk
Deaf Awareness
Dates: Provisionally - Wednesday 13/11/19 2-4pm, Cathays Campus; Wednesday 20/11/19 2-4pm Heath Campus.
£5.00 session fee payable.
1) How and in what ways people communicate with one another
2) Several British Sign Language signs
3) Guidelines for good communication with people with deafness or are hard of hearing
4) Course certificated by Community Learning Wales or Deaf Training UK – good addition to your CV
Bookings Here
The Pacific Institute® STEPS® to Excellence for Personal Success
(6 sessions of 4 hours usually over successive Wednesday afternoons)
"The STEPS programme was the standout thing for me, it enabled me to tell myself to go for that new job, to live abroad and to persevere with life challenges" (former STEPS participant).
Hit an obstacle with an assignment? Worried about your career after graduating? Ever wondered how to raise your self-esteem and keep it there? Have you been ridiculed or put down in the past that it colours how you view yourself? If you’ve answered yes to any of these or would like to think in a positive way and change the way you live your life then sign up for The Pacific Institute® STEPS® course.
The STEPS® programme is designed to help you to unlock your potential by encouraging you to take a fresh look at your lives. It helps you to see how much you are truly capable of achieving and offers tools to help you make it happen. It enables you to realise that life is full of opportunities and shows you how you can pursue these opportunities with confidence.
Regarding employability, it enables you to take greater control of your work situation, to become solution focused. It also provides a common language of vision for achievement, which extends the range of possibilities for improving the quality of life, both within the workplace and beyond.
This would normally cost around £300 privately but we can offer it to you for £50.00. All we ask is that you attend each session and actively participate in the whole course.
Course certificated by The Pacific Institute®
6 week course: Dates to follow. Enquiries to Steelej@cf.ac.uk
Mental Health Awareness
The focus of this 3 hours workshop is for participants to be able to identify, understand and provide guidance to anyone who may be developing a mental health issue. Understand the stigma and taboo surrounding mental health, and take a look at 'best practice' techniques, resilience and coping skills. This is an ever increasing and sought after topic by organisations and will be a fine addition to your CV.
Wednesday 4 December 2-5pm, Heath Campus. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Cost for tuition and certification £20.00 subject to a full class of 15. To book, go to Click Here
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