service
Free
Action West London works with local authorities and local communities to identify individuals and families who could benefit from advice and support to help them secure employment and get back into work.
Key information
Eligibility
Ethnicity
- Asian or Asian British
What is this service?
English
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is taught at both centres. It will improve your communication and your confidence. You’ll get a qualification that employers will recognise, and you can be proud of! Qualifications are:
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ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) at Skills for Life Cambridge Qualification
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Pre-Entry Level at College Certificate, Entry 1–Entry 3 at Cambridge Qualification
There is a crèche available.
Ring 020 8574 0902 for more information.
Sewing and dressmaking
Creative Art (fashion and soft furnishings) runs at the Western Road centre. It’s a popular course. Participants have loads of fun and learn valuable new skills. Qualifications are:
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NOCN Creative Craft Skill Embedded with Progression Qualification, available at Levels 1-3 (2 years)
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NOCN Soft Furnishing available at Levels 1-3 (2 years)
There is a crèche available. Ring 020 8574 0902 for more information on our training courses.
Computer skills
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) computer courses run at the Western Road centre where we have an IT facility. Being able to use a computer is an increasingly vital skill. This course will take you through the basics at your own pace. The qualification is called NOCN Entry and Level 1 in Information and Communications Technology (1 year). There is also a crèche available.
Ring 020 8574 0902 for more information on our training courses.
Fees
College fees apply to the courses and students should not have any time limit on their stay in the UK. Ring 020 8574 0902 to find out the latest course fees. However, if you’re receiving the following benefits, you won’t have to pay course fees. (Make sure you can produce evidence of your entitlements):
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Job seeker’s allowance
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Income support
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Working tax credit
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Housing/council tax benefit
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Pension credit (guarantee)
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Asylum seeker’s assistance
Join a course
Enrolment starts from mid-July. Classes start in the first week of September and finish by the first week of July in the following year. You can join a course after it’s started. The classes are normally half-day sessions.
There is a crèche available. Ring 020 8574 0902 or visit the centre to find out more.
Good to know
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