Courses
Foundations for Work
enquire about Foundations for Work courses ? enquireAAT Bookkeeping Level 1
If you have no prior accounting knowledge, this first-level bookkeeping qualification will give you an understanding of manual, single-entry bookkeeping basics.
VESSSFS2425
5places26 Feb 2025 (Spring)
21 weeks
Wed 17:00-19:30
1st Steps Learning Centre
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AAT Bookkeeping Level 2
Gain the skills and essential knowledge needed for completing the manual bookkeeping activities that underpin all accountancy and finance roles.
VESSSFS2426
3places01 Mar 2025 (Spring)
21 weeks
Sat 10:00-13:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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AAT Business Skills Level 1
This first level qualification helps you support finance teams with everyday business activities, and understand sales and purchases processes.
VESSSFS2424
4places24 Feb 2025 (Spring)
16 weeks
Mon 17:00-19:30
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Basic Food Hygiene
Gain a recognised qualification and raise your awareness of what you need to know when preparing food for yourself, your family or the public. The course will cover topics such as food storage and the safe handling of food.
Customer Service Level 1
This level 1 course will help you to understand the benefits of good customer service and how to interact with customers professionally and effectively. On successful completion of this course learners will achieve a Level 1 Award in Customer Service.
Cycle Maintenance L1 (cohort one)
Our accredited Level 1 Cycle maintenance course empowers residents to fix their own bike and utilise sustainable travel methods.
Cycle Maintenance L1 (cohort two)
Our accredited Level 1 Cycle maintenance course empowers residents to fix their own bike and utilise sustainable travel methods.
Employment Support
Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. You can also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and your chances of gaining employment.
VESSPFS2447
14places17 Jan 2025 (Spring)
11 weeks
Fri 13:00-16:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Empower You: Confidence Unlocked. Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness Level 1
Understand the reasons for feeling confident or unsure of themselves, how to participate more effectively in social situations and manage stress, and how to set goals that increase their self-confidence.
Energy Saving workshop
Help reduce energy usage and bills.
L1 Exploring Careers in the Green Industries
Our exploring careers in the green industries courses empower residents to learn about sustainable practices, renewable energies and ecofriendly career opportunities.
Level 1 Supporting Children in Nursery and Reception
Start the journey to gain qualifications for working with children under 5. Discover how children learn through play and take part in practical play activities. Learners will achieve a Level 1 Award on successful completion of the course.
VESSPFS2448
7places14 Jan 2025 (Spring)
11 weeks
Tue 13:00-15:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Level 2 Early Years Practitioners
This level 2 qualification is ideal for learners looking to work with children between birth and 5 years, and gain knowledge of working with children up to 7 years. A placement at an appropriate setting will be required as well as year-long classroom study.
fullLevel 2 Information, Advice & Guidance
Studying this course will provide an in-depth understanding of the key areas associated with giving effective IAG. Knowledge and skills learnt will include signposting, referrals, record keeping, confidentiality and communication/listening techniques.
VESAYFS2404
1 places17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
34 weeks
Tue 13:00-16:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Plan for Your Success with our Information, Advice and Guidance
Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044 or email alison.moore@islington.gov.uk
VESSPFS2435
12places15 Jan 2025 (Spring)
11 weeks
Wed 09:30-12:00 Fri 13:30-16:00
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Preparing to work with Children in Schools Level 1
Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.
VESSPFS2450
6places14 Jan 2025 (Spring)
11 weeks
Tue 09:45-12:45
1st Steps Learning Centre
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Shine & Impress, how to present yourself effectively
Being a good communicator is a skill not a gift so it is something you can learn. On this course you will learn how to present yourself at work or in interviews to get the outcome you want.
Standout CV Secrets, how to write an effective CV
This course covers the important details to include in writing a comprehensive and skills-based CV to help get the job you want.
Stress Less, Achieve More
How to manage the stress in your life and be able to organise and manage your time more effectively.
Support Work in Schools Level 2
This introductory course gives you the chance of achieving the level 2 award. You will develop skills to successfully complete level 2 assignments, including: referencing, the use of command words and time management. Contact Allison on 07858 690 238 or allison.mcclean@islington.gov.uk for more info
Veganuary Gathering 2
If you're taking part in Veganuary then join us at this supportive gathering to meet new people, share tips and stay motivated!