New Free Courseswith Qualifications Scotland accreditation! Free Creche for under 5's
Adult Learning are 'Unlocking your Potential' by organising and designing courses specifically for parents to undertake Qualifications Scotland learning in the community. Courses will offer the chance to build parents confidence and get back into learning. Support is provided for study and to find other opportunities after!
Mums, dads and carers that live in Craigshill, Addiewell and Whitburn
Do you struggle with 'me time' and time for your own self-development?
Do you feel a wee bit like you have lost your own identity out with being a parent or carer?
Do you struggle with your confidence?
Are you starting to think about the future and what you would like to do, whether its career prospects, college, university, in work training or volunteering?
If any of the above applies to you and you have caring responsibility for a child, we have the courses that will help you have some 'me time' - and will support you in your journey to rediscovering your sense of self, and build the confidence, knowledge and skills that will support you on your chosen pathway.
Our 8-week personal development and well-being courses will help you work out your goals and get you back into learning in a friendly, informal, and supportive environment.
We have creches available and run many of our courses within school term times to accommodate all life circumstances. Within this environment you can even obtain a qualification from Qualifications Scotland at Levels 3 - 5.
What's not to love!
Date
Venue
Duration
Time
Tuesday 27th October
Whitburn Community Centre
8 week course
9.30 am - 11.30 am
Wednesday 28th October
Spark Community Enterprise Hub
8 week course
9.30 am - 11.30 am
Thursday 29th October
Addiewell Pit Stop
8 week course
9.30 am - 11.30 am
If you are interested in any of our personal development courses, click on the button below and complete the form and one of our team will be in touch.
This course is delivered in a two hour sessions per week, and runs over 8 weeks during term time. The Self in Community unit is part of the Qualifications Scotland Self Development Award. This unit allows learners to improve their self confidence and team working ability by developing their interpersonal skills as they work and negotiate with others to carry out a group project.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Review and evaluate your own personal skills
Demonstrate effective communication within a group
Effectively take an active part in a group project
Qualification
This course is available at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the students submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students achieve their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course explores team working, communication and project management and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
Self Awareness
Introduction to the course
This course is delivered in two hour sessions per week, and runs over 8 weeks during term time. The Self Awareness unit is part of the Qualifications Scotland Self Development Award. The aim of the unit is to allow candidates to build confidence, self esteem and self awareness through self evaluation of their own qualities, feelings, achievements and areas of development, while undertaking a personal project.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Identify your own strengths and skills
Identify areas for development
Project plan to set goals
Qualification
This course is available at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the student's submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students reach their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course develops self reflection skills to improve communication and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
Self and Work
Introduction to the course
This course is delivered in a two hour session per week, and runs over 8 weeks during term time. The unit allows learners to improve their self-reliance and confidence by developing their task management skills while carrying out a vocational project.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Explain limitations in your own task management skills
Identify personal targets for skill development
Monitor and evaluate the progress of a self imposed plan
Qualification
This course is available at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the students submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students reach their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course explores team working and project management and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
Practical Abilities
Introduction to the course
This course is delivered in a two hour session per week, over 8 weeks and runs during term time. The aim of the unit is to help learners to improve confidence and build resilience by developing their sense of self and identity. This will be achieved by participating in a self directed project focussing on practical abilities.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Identify how language impacts self belief and confidence
Demonstrate increased practical abilities
Review your own abilities and demonstrate an increased skill base in a practical ability project
Qualification
This course is delivered at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the students submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students reach their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course explores team working and project management and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
Improving Wellbeing
Introduction to the course
This course is delivered over a two hour session per week for 8 weeks and runs during term time only. The wellbeing award explores factors that influence personal wellbeing and encourages learners to develop critical thinking and planning skills to enhance wellbeing. Through the development of self reflection skills this builds self empowerment to lead to improved wellbeing.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Set clear goals and build accurate plans to support progress
Understand self motivation and how to create this
Effectively monitor progress towards goals
Qualification
This course is available at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the student's submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students reach their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course supports the development of self reflection, goal setting, and planning skills, and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
Exploring Wellbeing
Introduction to the course
This course is delivered in two hour sessions per week, for 8 weeks, during term time only. The wellbeing award explores factors that influence personal wellbeing and encourages learners to develop critical thinking and research skills to explore connections between mental, emotional, social and physical health, and examine wellbeing on a personal, community, societal or global level.
What students expect to learn
By the end of the course you should be able to:
Conduct accurate research and identify credible sources
Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of wellbeing topics
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and challenge stereotypes
Qualification
This course is available at Qualifications Scotland levels 3-5. Award level is dependant on the students submitted work. Full support Is given to ensure students reach their maximum potential. All learning needs are supported and support is offered regardless of previous experience.
Entry requirements for the course
Over 16 years of age
Must be a parent or carer
How the course will be taught
The course is taught with a learner centred, coaching approach, where the views and needs of each learner is priority. The course explores team working and project management and allows time and support for the Qualifications Scotland work to be completed alongside a self directed project.
Health and Safety guidance
Students should make themselves aware of the venue's health and safety guidance if relevant and advised by the Adult Learning Tutor.
Resources required by students/additional costs
There are no additional costs to the student. All materials are provided.
Creche
Each course has a creche for children aged 3 months to 5 years . This provision is provided free of charge. Booking will be organised when enrolling on the course.
Transport
No support with transport is available at this time.
To book a place or for more information contact adultlearning@westlothian.gov.uk or scan the QR code and complete our registration form, one of our team will be in touch.
