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Free Level 1 Effective Thinking Skills Course in Pickering – Atmosphere Centre for Young People – Evening

CostFREE
Duration4 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Effective Thinking Skills Course in Pickering. Classes run at Atmosphere Centre for Young People, one evening a week. The course runs over 4 hours in total, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments. You'll develop practical approaches to problem solving and communication, building skills that support you in your job or everyday life. These effective thinking skills classes are free for adults aged 19 or over who meet the funding eligibility criteria.

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 explore techniques for thinking more clearly and logically.
  • You'll develop structured approaches to problem solving.
  • You'll practise communicating ideas more effectively.
  • You'll identify how thinking skills apply to your work or daily life.
  • You'll reflect on your own thinking patterns and how to improve them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Atmosphere Centre for Young People. Teaching is interactive, with discussion and practical activities. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, such as written tasks or portfolio evidence, rather than a formal exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Atmosphere Centre for Young People will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team leader or supervisor, using stronger communication and decision-making skills
  • Customer service adviser, applying clear thinking to resolve queries
  • Administrator, organising and problem solving in a busy office
  • Teaching assistant, supporting structured learning in a classroom
  • Care assistant, thinking clearly under pressure in a support role
  • Retail team member, handling problems and communicating with customers

What you could study next

After completing this effective thinking skills qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in a subject linked to your work or career goals. Options include Level 2 qualifications in business administration, customer service, or team leading. If you want to strengthen your core skills further, Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2 are also worth considering.

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