Are you ready to discover new opportunities and enhance your skills? Look no further than Skills for Swansea, a ground breaking initiative spearheaded by Gower College Swansea.
Designed to empower individuals and improve employability skills for those residing or employed in Swansea, the initiative covers a diverse range of free courses* tailored to meet the evolving demands of the local economy.
The College is committed to supporting individuals aged 19 and above in their journey towards retraining and upskilling, and with a keen understanding of the local economic landscape, we’ve curated a comprehensive lineup of courses aimed at addressing pertinent industry needs.
Courses available as part of the initiative include:
Digital Skills:
- Digital Marketing
- Introduction to AI tools and Canva
- AI Tools for Education
- Canva
- Multimedia Books
- Introduction to Esport and Social Media
- Introduction to Esport and Branding
- Introduction to Cyber Essentials
- Learn WordPress in hours
Office 365 Tools:
- PowerPoint
- Word and Forms
- Microsoft Teams
- Sway Webpages
- Excel Beginner
- Excel Intermediate
- Office 365 PowerPoint and Sway
Green Energy and Sustainability:
- Energy Effciency in Domestic Dwellings
- ACS Domestic Gas Re-assessment
- Water Supply Regulations 1999
- HWSS Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Systems
- BPEC Heat Pump Systems
- LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) Training
- Microcredential in Green Roofing in the Built Environment
- Microcredential in Renewable Energy Technologies
- Microcredential in Waste Water Treatment: Principles and Practice
- Microcredential in Water Treatment
Health and Safety:
- NEBOSH Award in Environmental Awareness at Work
- NEBOSH Award in Manual Handling Risk Assessments
- NEBOSH Award in Managing Risks and Risk Assessments
- NEBOSH Certificate in Managing Stress at Work
- IOSH Managing Safely
Facilities Management:
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Facilities Management
- Introduction to Facilities Management
Customer Service:
Bicycle Maintenance
- Basic Bicycle Maintenance
- E-Bike Maintenance
- Home Mechanics
- Professional Bicycle Maintenance - Level 1
- Professional Bicycle Maintenance - Level 2
Wellbeing and Crafting
- Crochet a Granny Square
- Stitching for Mindfulness
- Drawing for Mindfulness
- Patchwork
- Greeting Cards Incorporating Hand Stitching
Others
At Gower College Swansea, we believe that education is the cornerstone of personal and professional growth. Through Skills for Swansea, we aim to enhance access to quality education, empowering individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.
In today’s fast-paced world, staying relevant and adaptable is key. With Skills for Swansea, you can future-proof your skill set and seize opportunities with confidence.
Empower yourself. Enrich your future. Enrol today!
Skills for Swansea is accessible for those aged 19 or over, who are based in or working in Swansea.
For more information about the initiative or to get the answers to your questions, please contact:
Email: Skills4Swansea@gcs.ac.uk | Phone: 01792 284400
