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Skills help and support for individuals


We have got something for everyone in our wide range of courses - whether you want to boost your job prospects or learn a new skill, we have a course for you.

You can meet new people and make friends with our face-to-face courses with locations across the county and starting throughout the year, there is sure to be something to suit you.

If you are 19+ (19 prior to the 1st of August 2023) and unemployed or receiving low wage, the following course are available fully funded for you.

Course starting dates and times

Location

Course title

Start date

End date

Times

Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Market Place,
DL14 7NB

Level 2 Customer Service

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Friday 20 October 2023

9.00am to 4.00pm

Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Market Place,
DL14 7NB

Food Safety

Friday 27 October 2023

Friday 27 October 2023

9.00am to 3.00pm

St Catherines CC,
South Street,
Crook,
DL15 8NE

Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS)

Wednesday 1 November 2023

Monday 6 November 2023

9.00am to 4.00pm

St Catherines CC,
South Street,
Crook,
DL15 8NE

Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment (CSCS)

Thursday 14 December 2023

Tuesday 19 December 2023

9.00am to 4.00pm

Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Market Place,
DL14 7NB

English for Speakers of Other Languages (E3) Writing

9 January 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday

28 March 2024

9.30am to 12.30pm

Bishop Auckland Town Council,
54 Kingsway,
DL14 7JF

English for Speakers of Other Languages (E1) Writing

9 January 2024

Every Tuesday and Thursday

28 March 2024

9.30am to 12.30pm

Bishop Auckland Town Hall,
Market Place,
DL14 7NB

English for Speakers of Other Languages (E3) Speaking & Listening

16 April 2024

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

19 July 2024

9.30am to 12.30pm

Bishop Auckland Town Council,
54 Kingsway,
DL14 7JF

English for Speakers of Other Languages (E1) Speaking & Listening

16 April 2024

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

19 July 2024

9.30am to 12.30pm

Other funded courses available

 

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In partnership with

  • Matrix
  • NCFE
  • City and Guilds
  • Durham Employment and Skills
  • Qual Safe Awards
Contact us
Durham Employment and Skills Service
03000 266 644