Bracknell courses 2010 - to book, call 01344 354220
Unless otherwise indicated, all our courses listed below take place at:
The Bracknell Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7GR
| Course | Day | Date | Time | Course length | Comments |
| The Path to Work | Fri | Weekly from Sept | 13:00 - 15:00 | 2 hours each week | These workshops run on a three-weekly cycle and cover the job application process from start to finish. Analysing job vacancies, the ‘hidden’ job market, identifying your skills and strengths, smarten up your CV, find out how to successfully apply including online, brushing up on your interview skills and much more. Previous computer skills are not necessary for this course. |
Brush Up On Word 2003 (Sandhurst) | Tues | 7 Sept | 09:30 -12:30 | 3 hrs | Previous knowledge of Word is required - this course will re-visit how to create, save, save as to folder, open files, edit, spell-check, format, use printing options. Also insert objects such as pictures, clipart, word art and tables into documents and to mail merge letters and labels. Note: This course will be held at Sandhurst Open Learning Centre, Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to>> Additional dates: 2 Nov 2010 (at Sandhurst) |
Food Safety Level 2 CIEH Accreditted | Tues | 7 Sept | 09:30 - 16:30 | 1 day | This course covers the following topics: Food safety and hygiene hazards; Temperature Control, Refrigeration, chilling and cold holding; Food Handling; Principles of safe food storage; Cleaning; Food premises and equipment; Legislation. A successful pass in multiple-choice exam at end of the course leads to a certificate in CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety. >> Additional dates: 29 Nov 2010 |
| Be Your Own Boss | Thurs | 9 Sept | 10:00 - 16:00 | 1 day | Find out what is required to start your own business or become self-employed: Where to start your plans; Self identification tool to assess your own goals and values; Employment Legislation; Financing a business; Marketing; Sourcing further assistance. >> Additional dates: 9th Nov 2010 |
Brush Up On Excel 2003 (Sandhurst) | Tues | 14 Sept | 09:30 -12:30 | 3 hrs | Previous knowledge of Excel is required - re-visit how to create a spreadsheet, add text and numbers, use autosum, edit, change column widths, insert and delete rows and columns, format numbers and text, merge cells, save and print. Additionally how to use formulae and functions, insert and manipulate charts and other objects and how to use Excel as a simple database to sort and filter lists. Note: This course will be held at Sandhurst Open Learning Centre, Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to >> Additional dates: 9 Nov 2010 (at Sandhurst) |
Health and Safety Level 2 CIEH Acreditted | Tues | 14 Sept | 09:30 - 16:30 | 1 day | This course covers the following topics: Health; Safety; Welfare; The Workplace and Workplace Equipment; Risk Assessment; Manual Handling; Hazardous Substances; Ergonomics and Workstation design; Transport and vehicles; Noise and Vibration; Legislation. A successful pass in multiple-choice exam at end of the course leads to a certificate in CIEH Level 2 Award in Health & Safety. Accredited by CIEH (Chartered Institute of Environmental Health) >> Additional dates: 5th Nov 2010 |
Brush Up On Powerpoint 2003 (Sandhurst) | Tues | 21 Sept | 09:30 -12:30 | 3 hrs | Previous knowledge of Powerpoint is required - re-visit how to create presentations by selecting slide layout and design, entering text and saving. Additionally how to open, edit, format, use different views, insert slides, hide slides, insert pictures and other objects and how to use master slides and prepare for presentation by using transition, animation and printing options Note: This course will be held at Sandhurst Open Learning Centre, Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to >> Additional dates: 16 Nov 2010 (at Sandhurst) |
| Working In Retail - Is It For Me? | Weds and Thurs | 22 & 23 Sept | 10:00 - 15:00 | 2 days | A two-day career taster - learn the basics of retailing, the different types of retailers and gain an understanding of the ever-changing retail environment. |
Outlook 2003 (Sandhurst) | Tues | 28 Sept | 09:30 -12:30 | 3 hrs | This course will introduce you to email and calendars using Outlook 2003 and give you the opportunity to practice sending and receiving messages, use attachments, prioritisation and flags, save contact details in the address book and add appointments and tasks Note: This course will be held at Sandhurst Open Learning Centre, Owlsmoor Road, Owlsmoor, Sandhurst GU47 0SD (next to >> Additional dates: 23 Nov 2010 (at Sandhurst) |
Self Confidence and Assertiveness | Weds | 29 Sept | 10:00 - 16:00 | 1 day | Being out of work can quickly lead to a lack of confidence and self-esteem. This course covers types of communication and the benefits of being assertive; some tricks to help you feel more confident, the links between self talk, self image and self esteem and ‘Comfort Zones’ and how to leave them! >> Additional dates: 24 Nov 2010 |
| IT for jobhunters | Mon, Tue, Weds | 4, 5, 6 Oct | 12:30 - 15:30 | 3 days | This is a three morning course covering: Researching companies on the internet; application letters; how to find your way to an interview using online maps and how to find timetables for public transport. To attend, you will need basic knowledge of using the internet and have your CV preloaded on a memory stick - we can help with this. |
Working In Office Admin - Is It For Me? | Tues & Weds | 5 & 6 Oct | 10:00 - 16:30 | 2 days | A two-day course for those interested in working in administration or other related roles within an office environment. Includes time management techniques, customer care, practical administration and communication skills. |
| Working in Customer Care - Is It For Me? | Weds & Thur | 13 & 14 Oct | 10:00 - 15:00 | 2 days | Learn the What, Why, When, Where and Who of Customer Care and then learn HOW to do it! This is a two-day course covering Customer Care in general, with a look at different industry sectors, job opportunities and the skills required to work in this field. Suitable for those interested in working in this sector as well as those already in it. >> Additional dates: 16 & 17 Feb 2011 |
All our courses listed above take place at the Bracknell Open Learning Centre, Rectory Lane, Bracknell, RG12 7GR
unless otherwise indicated.
Getting to Bracknell Open Learning Centre
Bus: Routes 158/159/171/172
Car: With Brackenhale School on your left as you drive down Rectory Lane, access via the next lane on the left.
There is free parking.
Walking: The Bracknell Open Learning Centre is about 15 mins walk from Bracknell town centre
Construction Skills Certification Scheme CSCS cards are increasingly demanded as proof of occupational competence by contractors, public and private clients and others. We provide the facility for you to revise for the CSCS test using CITB accredited software – contact us for further details. |
Numeracy and Literacy Have you got a level 2 qualification in Numeracy and or Literacy? If not, we may be able to help. Call us for more information 01344 354220
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