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    Start Dates and Location

    Bright Futures Training Centre delivers courses across the South East and East of England. This course will be running in the locations listed below. Your course venue will be emailed to you nearer the course start date:

    Norwich - 27th August 2025

    Please note that all courses are subject to a minimum number in order to run

    About the course

    This course includes 3 different qualifications tailored to address the unique needs and challenges faced by older individuals seeking employment opportunities. Each unit is designed to enhance skill sets, boost confidence, and facilitate a smooth transition back into the workforce.

     

    Unit 1: Making Choices

    In this unit, learners will explore strategies for making informed career choices, considering their interests, strengths, and aspirations. Activities will help to identify potential career paths aligned with their skills and preferences.

    Unit 2: Living in the Community

    This unit focuses on understanding the dynamics of living in a community and the importance of effective communication and collaboration. Learners will develop interpersonal skills necessary for building positive relationships both in the workplace and within the broader community.

    Unit 3: Budgeting

    Financial literacy is crucial for managing personal finances and making informed decisions. In this unit, learners will learn practical budgeting techniques.

    Unit 4: Aspects of Citizenship

    Being an active and engaged citizen involves understanding rights, responsibilities, and the broader societal context. This unit explores the principles of citizenship and how to contribute positively to the community

    Unit 5: Developing Skills for Gaining Employment

    This unit focuses on essential employability skills necessary for securing and maintaining employment. The unit includes CV writing, interview techniques, and effective communication strategies tailored to the needs of older workers re-entering the job market.

    Unit 6: Career Planning

    The final unit guides learners through the process of career planning, considering long-term goals, skill development opportunities, and avenues for career advancement and sustainable employment opportunities.

    The Entry 3 Award in Preparation for Employment gives learners 2 additional units that supports learners to develop their digital and communication skills focusing on sending emails, finding routine information for work and solving problems. Learners will also have the opportunity to develop the Microsoft Office skills using Word and PowerPoint.

    The Mental Health Awareness Qualification is designed to provide crucial and current information regarding the effects of mental health and how this can impact us in work. The content is aimed at encouraging important conversations around mental health and how to look after your own mental health in life and employment.

    By the end of this course, learners will possess a comprehensive toolkit of essential employability skills, empowering them to confidently pursue and secure meaningful employment opportunities as older workers in today's competitive job market.

    Entry requirements

    Learners must be unemployed and in receipt of benefit or earning under £25,000 per annum

    Must have a National Insurance number

     Must have been a UK resident for the last 3 years or proof of right to education  

    How much does it cost?

    Free if you are unemployed and receiving benefit or earning under £25,000 per annum  

    Who is it suitable for?

    Learners that are over 50 years of age who aspire to learn new skills and get back into work.

    Awarding Body

    Gateway & NCFE

    Where will this course take me?

    1. Retail and customer service
    2. Warehousing and factory
    3. Hospitality
    4. Cleaning and janitorial
    5. Security

    Core modules

    Gateway Entry 3 Certificate in Progression                                                   

    Budgeting

    Aspects of Citizenship

    Career Planning

    Developing skills for gaining employment

    Living in the Community

    Making Choices

    NCFE Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness

    Gateway Entry 3 Award in Preparation for Employment

    Communication skills for work

    Digital skills for work

    How will I be assessed?

    Assessed through activities in class and continuous feedback given. Evidenced through completion of project workbook, written assignment and practical observation.

    I'm interested. What should I do now?

    Call 01279 868173 and speak with an advisor, pop into our Bright Futures centre to speak to our team or fill out the expression of interest form below.

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    Thank you for your interest in our Bright Futures courses. Please fill in and submit your details using the form below and our Bright Futures Team will contact you with more information:

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    Bright Futures HQ

    Come and see us in the Bright Futures Training Centre based in Harlow Town Centre. Working in this relaxed, supportive environment we will help provide you with the skills you need to find the job you want and give you the confidence to get back into the world of work.

    Bright Futures
    Velizy Avenue
    Harlow
    CM20 3EZ
    (Located on Harlow College main campus) 

    01279 868173