FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions |
Are your services and courses free?Our advice and guidance service and courses are free to all Tameside residents. However, to sign up for some of our courses you may have to meet certain criteria. For more information, please phone Frank on 0161 214 8470, or email Frank.Docherty@stpeterspartnership.com Our Learndirect IT centre at the Richmond Suite can be used for free by anyone who lives in the UK. For more information, please phone Eddie on 0161 343 7560, or email Edmund.Kay@stpeterspartnership.com If you are an employer, and would like a quote for providing training, please phone Frank as above What courses and qualifications do you offer?The courses and qualifications we offer include the following... Literacy and numeracy courses:
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health courses:
Other courses:
We are always adding new courses. For the latest information, go to the news and events section of our website What do you do to cater for people with disabilities?We are committed to doing our best to accommodate all people who would like to use our services. If you would like to discuss your needs, please phone Frank on 0161 214 8470, or email Frank.Docherty@stpeterspartnership.com What is an employability skills course?We run 1 day course which include CV preparation, completing application forms, interview techniques, confidence-building and health and safety awareness. If you would like to find out more, please phone Frank on 0161 214 8470, or email Frank.Docherty@stpeterspartnership.com What should I do if I need help looking for work?Phone us on 0161 214 8470, or drop in to Cavendish Mill. We’ll give you an advice session in which we’ll find out what you’ like to do, and the best way to go about it. We have a very high success rate in finding jobs for people, so we’re confident that whatever your circumstances, we can help you. Do I need an appointment to see an advisor, or can I just drop in?You can drop in to Cavendish Mill any time to look for jobs or get general information. If you want to speak to an advisor, then it’s best to make an appointment. You can do this in person or by calling Jason on 0161 214 8470. How do I find out about new courses and opportunities?We always have new courses or projects coming up. For the latest information, go to the news and events section of our website When can I see a Citizens Advice Bureau advisor?If you drop in to Cavendish Mill on Mondays any time between 9am and 4pm, you can see a CAB advisor on a first come first served basis. We also offer appointments with an advisor on Tuesdays between 9am and 4pm. To book an appointment, please phone Frank on 0161 214 8470, or email Frank.Docherty@stpeterspartnership.com What is Train to Gain?Train to Gain is a national scheme that supports employers of all sizes and in all sectors to improve the performance of their business by improving the skills of their employees. The service offers skills advice on everything from basic skills, to leadership and management, and Investors in People. To find out more about Train to Gain, go to http://www.traintogain.gov.uk/. To find out more about joining the scheme phone Eddie on 0161 343 7560, or email Edmund.Kay@stpeterspartnership.com What do you do at Ashton Fire Station?We have a part-time tutor based in Ashton Fire Station’s community training room, who runs maths, English, and IT courses. Some of the courses are computer-based, and others follow a more traditional classroom format. The Fire Service are also on hand to provide fire safety advice, and give demonstrations. What is ESOL?ESOL stands for ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’. It’s a course which helps people who don’t speak English as their first language to improve their English. Different courses are aimed at different levels of English, so you can find a course which is right for you. We run a very informal Speakeasy drop in session at The Portland Centre on Fridays between 9.30am and 11.30am. Just come along any time between 9.30 and 11.30. please phone Frank on 0161 214 8470, or email Frank.Docherty@stpeterspartnership.com if you have any other questions which you think we need to answer in this section. |