We regularly receive information on a wide range of courses and training opportunities in Pembrokeshire and Wales wide. Whilst we can't feature them all here, we have selected some that may be of interest.

Click on any of the links below to see more information about the course.

Higher Education Foundation Certificate in Humanities

The Department of Adult Continuing Education’s (DACE) New Higher Education (HE) Foundation Certificate in Humanities is aimed at people who are ready to take their first steps into HE and gain a qualification in a supportive and encouraging environment.  It is designed for adult students (18 years and over) who might want a longer lead into HE study.

The programme is taught on a part-time basis over two years (30 weeks) and requires students to attend classes for one day a week.

The programme is made up of compulsory and optional modules and allows students to develop an overview of Humanities related subjects – Psychology, Counselling, History, Sociology, English Literature, Study Skills and many more.

Pembroke Dock  CommunitySchool, Bush St, Pembroke Dock, SA72 6LF

Thursday 29th September 1.30pm-6.00pm

The programme is FREE to eligible students who are in receipt of means tested benefits.

If you would like to find out more about the course,

please contact Paul Dicks 01792 295935  p.dicks@swansea.ac.uk

Training on offer from WCVA

WCVA run courses and conferences throughout Wales, provide advice on training issues as well as running a database of trainers & consultants.

For more information about the courses listed below visit the WCVA websitewww.wcva.org.uk/ or phone 0800 2888329

Learning Disability Wales Training Calendar April - September 2011

Learning Disability Wales provides training on a variety of topics relevant to people in the voluntary, public and private sectors as well as people with learning disabilities, parents and carers.

• Understanding Community Care Law for Children 25 July 2011 Cardiff
  Understanding People with Learning Disabilities 28 Sept 2011

• Cardiff

• Understanding Community Care Law for Carers 26 Sep’ 2011 Cardiff

• Changes to the Welfare Benefit System 21 Sept 2011 Cardiff

• Personal Relationships and Sexuality 21 Sept 2011 Swansea

• Understanding Asperger Syndrome 29 Sept 2011 Cardiff

• Hate Crime – Addressing the Issues 20 July 2011 Cardiff

• Understanding Children Policy 13 Sept 2011 Cardiff

For more information or to book:

029 2068 1174 (Training Department)
029 2068 1160 (Reception)
training@learningdisabilitywales.org.uk
www.learningdisabilitywales.org.uk

Pembrokeshire Mind is offering Mental Health First Aid Training.  The course, which can also be booked by organisations wishing to deliver this training to staff or service users on an in-house basis, is of 12 hours’ duration: four x 3 hour sessions.  For in-house courses the training can be run over two days or four mornings or afternoons and the minimum participants per course is 8 (14 maximum).

For a limited period of time, Pembrokeshire Mind can offer FREE places for unpaid carers on the course.  Free places are available for any carers, not just those caring for people with mental health problems!

The course costs £75.00 per person for the two days, and includes the Mental Health First Aid manual and all refreshments.

The cost for those wishing to arrange block bookings or in-house courses are negotiable – please contact Pembrokeshire Mind to discuss your requirements.

For the dates of the next course, or for more information please contact:

Maxine Ford or Lydia Price

Tel:      01437 769982

Email:   maxinepembsmind@aol.com

Web:    www.mhfa-wales.org.uk

If you are looking for something specific that doesn't appear to be running locally or in Wales, email us and we'll look through the information held, or put you in contact with someone who may be able to help.

To publicise any courses you may be running please contact Louise Wilkinson on 01437 769422 or email information to training@pavs.org.uk