Free Level 1 Effective Thinking Skills Course in Catterick Garrison. Classes run at Catterick Library & Information Centre, part-time during the day. The course takes around 4 hours in total, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll develop your approach to problem solving and communication, building practical thinking skills you can use in work and everyday life.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to expand their knowledge in this area as an addional qualification to support their role communicating and problem solving.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for funding for courses you must be over 19 years of age as at 31st August in the current academic year and not be an apprentice,further eligibility may be linked to where you live and your individual income.
What you will learn
You'll develop structured approaches to problem solving
You'll practise techniques for clearer, more effective communication
You'll explore how to analyse information and weigh up options
You'll build awareness of your own thinking patterns and how to improve them
You'll apply effective thinking skills to real situations in work or daily life
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at Catterick Library & Information Centre. You'll take part in group discussions and practical activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, reviewed against the NCFE qualification criteria. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Catterick Library & Information Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Team member or supervisor role where clearer thinking and communication matter
Customer service assistant, applying problem solving in day-to-day situations
Admin or office support role requiring organised, logical thinking
Care assistant, where communication and decision making are part of the job
Retail or hospitality team member working through practical challenges daily
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Communication Skills: builds directly on what you've covered and is recognised by more employers.
Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills English: strengthens written and spoken communication alongside your thinking skills.
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service: applies problem solving and communication in a specific work context.
Any Level 2 vocational qualification in your chosen sector: this Award supports the thinking skills needed across most further study.
