Free Training

Mon, 06 August 2012

Have we got a free training course for you? Our Training Programme has a wide range of courses so you're bound to find something that suits! We've also got some new courses coming in the next few months:

Universal Credit Training

On 25 August we're holding a Universal Credit training day. Are you worried about your benefits changing? If so this is the course to attend. Get information help and advice on the changes that are going to affect you. The course will be held at the Alf Chandler Resource Centre in Benson close, Hounslow.

Expert patient programme

Run by the NHS, learn how to effectively take control of your health and manage your condition on a daily basis. Course starts 25 October every thursday for 7 weeks 2-5pm at Benson Close in the Alf Chandler Resource Centre. You can get more information on this course by downloading a copy of our Training Programme

Mystery shopping

Being held on the 27 october at Benson close from 10am - 4pm. Come along and find out how you can be a Mystery Shopper and help us improve our services.

Moving Into Self Employment

This workshop is designed to address the needs, aspirations and reality of moving into self-employment or related activities. It is not about polishing up the CV or sharpening up rusty interview techniques, but moving in a new direction. It will address the basics of setting up a self-employed and/or as a micro business or limited company. The means of evaluating your skills, experience, talent and motivation will be covered as will the financial implications. The day will move on to marketing and sales both traditional and the possibilities of the internet and the new social media. We also look at other options such as setting up a social enterprise or community business too. This course is being held on 8 December.

Chairing Meetings

This workshop is designed for both people new to chairing meetings or those wanting to improve their skills in this area. We cover the basics of chairing meetings, including, what makes a good chair, managing agenda’s,barriers to effective listening, minuting meetings, dealing with challenges, assertiveness and chairing , the role of the participant and challenging behaviour and contributions. This workshop will help you to chair meetings more confidently and/or improve your existing skills. Course takes place on 9 February 2013

Resolving Conflict

This workshop is designed to help participants develop conflict resolution skills, we look at a number of key issues including, what is conflict and its roots, causes and solutions, negotiating skills, conflict resolution techniques, dealing with challenging behaviour, developing your listening skills, communication skills and other related techniques to help you resolve conflict. This course will be held on 19 January 2013

A quick look at other courses booking now:

September

Horticultural Training (33 week course starting September)
Creating Healthy Communities 9 September
Assertiveness Skills - the difference between assertiveness and agression 15 September
Work Club - Drop in sessions 26 September and 24 October
Mediation Skills and negotiations 29 September

October, November, December

Postive Thinking 6 October
Basic skills to maintain your home 13 October
Stress Management - How to be happy 13 October
Advanced MS Word - (5 week course) 24 September to 22 October
Advanced Internet - 5 November and 3 December
Moving into Self Empolyment 8 December

Getting ahead for 2013

Free course in Emergency Life Support - from the London Ambulance Service

You could help save a life. Each attendee will receive a certificate. The course is open to everybody, takes about 3 hours and will be held at the training centres at both Benson Close and the Oriel Centre in Hanworth.

This course is being run by the London Ambulance Service Scheme as part of the Olympic Legacy pledge and is being delivered by a London Ambassador for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. takes place on

Oriel: Saturday 26 January and 2 February
Benson: Saturday 23 February, 16 March, 27 April

Other courses just in for 2013 include Resolving Conflict on 19 January and brush up your meeting Chairing Skills on the 9 February

You can get information and book any of our training courses by contacting the Tenant Participation Team by email to beinvolved@hounslowhomes.org.uk or call 0208 583 4602